CPSC40050
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Devs in Crop Production & Util (CPSC40050)
Subject: : Crop Science
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 4 (Masters)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Dr Tomás McCabe
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is designed as a follow-on from the Modules CPSC 40010 (Cereal Production) and CPSC 30030 (Root and Alternative Crop Production) but may also be of interest to students who already have some knowledge of crop production. In this module the student will be given an opportunity to become familiar with some of the latest developments in (a) the production and (b) the utilisation of both food and non-food or industrial crops. It is envisaged that this will entail a range of crops grown for the production of food (eg cereals, potatoes), fuel (oilseed rape, willow, miscanthus), fibre (flax, hemp) but also may include speciality crops for other high value uses. The recent interest in the production of oilseed and biomass crops for energy production will be a component of the module and issues at farm, industry and government level will be discussed.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the student will be familiar with:(a) Key aspects of cereal crop physiology and nutrition to optimise yield and quality with a focus on utilisation of applied N in wheat and barley crops;(b) latest developments in crop protection with detailed insight into disease control and fungicide use on cereals and potatoes;(c) understand the role of oil and biomass crops and their potential in renewable energy technology;(d) understand the potential of fibre and starch crops to contribute to sustainable product development;(e) appreciate the opportunities available to farmers to exploit the potential of high value speciality crops eg essential oils, perfumes etc.
Indicative Module Content:
Key aspects of cereal crop physiology and nutrition \ \ important developments in crop protection \ \ focus on disease control and fungicide use on cereals\ \ the role of oil and biomass crops and their potential in renewable energy technology\ \ review the the potential of fibre and starch crops to contribute to sustainable product development\ \ opportunities available to farmers to exploit the potential of high value speciality crops
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 48 |
| Lectures | 16 |
| Practical | 8 |
| --- | --- |
| Total | 108 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures and in-class discussion of key topics\ \ field visits - discussions with key industry participants
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Required:\ CPSC20030 - Principles of Crop Science\ \ Co-requisite:\ CPSC40010 - Cereal Production\ \ Additional Information:\ This is an 'either/or' requisite listing. Students in CPS1 (ACP) will have taken CPSC40010 in Stage 4, students in other B.Agr.Sc. majors will have taken CPSC20030 in Stage 2. \ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Project 1 on an assigned topic - 40% | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 | No |
| Individual Project: Project 2 - 60% | Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
No
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Cathal McCabe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Professor Kevin McDonnell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |