Course code LauZ3144

Credit points 3

Entrepreneurship in Horticulture

Total Hours in Course81

Independent study hours81

Date of course confirmation18.10.2011

Responsible UnitAgrobiotehnoloģijas institūts

Course developers

author Augsnes un augu zinātņu institūts

Dzidra Kreišmane

Dr. agr.

author

Ieva Žukauska

Mg. paed.

Course abstract

Course work can be summary of experimental results, production experience and analytic description of the horticulture sector, growing technology comparison. Students conduct research independently. Collects, analyzes and systematizes the information. Carry out calculations and data analysis. Obtained results are analyzed and conclusions are drawn.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge to independently carry out experimental, theoretical and analytical researches work in horticulture sector. Collect and raise theoretical knowledge combined with practical horticultural production;
• skills theoretical knowledge use for different horticultural production planning, determine the types of risks and mitigation options, technology costs, product quality and the factors influencing the competitiveness of the the market;
• competence to assess the specific types of horticultural production technology, the relevance and competitiveness.