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Master of Science in International Horticulture

Graduate Students’ Handbook 2016

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Greetings

Welcome to Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, welcome to our graduate program Master of Science in International Horticulture. We hope that your two years in our institutes will be an exciting time of scholarly activities. On one hand it will probably be the most demanding time you have experienced so far and on the other hand you will be free to explore a research area for your interest, selecting your courses specifically to enhance your competence and expertise in a chosen field of horticulture. During these two years you will have the assistance of your first supervisor and two additional supervisors assigned to you. They, the

teachers of your courses and the course administrators will always be open for discussions and help you whenever you need assistance. We will have regular meetings with all students and we encourage you to critical discussions of all course matters. The high degree of freedom in your program is an essential component of the creative process of research. But freedom can be confusing and misleading. To help you in efficiently using the available resources and opportunities this handbook contains essential information and some helpful guidelines. Besides this information, every graduate student should be aware of Faculty and University rules and regulations that will affect the attainment of the degree. (e.g. see the booklet Rules and Regulations with the Examination Regulations and the Study Regulations) As changes may occur continuously during the program, you are advised to regularly visit our website: http://www.hort.uni-hannover.de

and your personal e-mail box. Prof. Dr. H. Stützel October 2016

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Table of Content

Greetings .................................................................................................................... 2 Appendix 1: Internship Evaluation Form……………………………………….….….97........................ 3

1 Code of conduct .................................................................................................. 4

2 History and Mission of Horticultural Science in Hannover ............................. 5 2.1 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover - short history ............................................... 5 2.2 Mission of the Master Program ................................................................................................ 5

3 Horticultural facilities at the Leibniz Universität Hannover ............................. 8 3.1 Campus at Herrenhausen ........................................................................................................ 9 3.2 Experiment station at Ruthe ...................................................................................................10 3.3 Main laboratory and research facilities ..................................................................................13 3.4 Experimental area ..................................................................................................................15

4 Procedure for enrolment and getting a residence permit .............................. 19 4.1 The procedure for enrolment .................................................................................................19 4.2 How to get a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) for the time of study from the

"Ausländerbehörde" ...............................................................................................................19 4.3 Insurances ..............................................................................................................................21

5 The administration of the Master´s Program .................................................. 22 5.1 Organisation and leading structure of the of the Graduate Program .....................................22 5.2 Communication procedures (the use of email) ......................................................................23

6 The structure and the eight phases of the program ....................................... 24

7 The library system............................................................................................. 26 7.1 The University Library ............................................................................................................26 7.2 Libraries at the Herrenhausen campus ..................................................................................29 7.3 Other libraries in Hannover ....................................................................................................29 7.4 FAQs ......................................................................................................................................30

8 Courses WS 2016/2017 until SS 2018 and course selection ......................... 32 8.1 Fields of competence .............................................................................................................32 8.2 Modules scheduled for WS 2016/2017 until SS 2018 ...........................................................38 8.3 Compulsory modules for the different fields of competence ..................................................40 8.4 Example of a student’s selection of modules .........................................................................41

9 Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 42 9.1 Internship guideline ................................................................................................................42 9.2 Guideline for writing research proposals................................................................................43 9.3 Guideline for writing research reports ....................................................................................43 9.4 Guideline for preparation of the thesis ...................................................................................44 9.5 Styles and writing formats for proposals and theses .............................................................45 9.6 Reference formats for proposals and theses .........................................................................48 9.7 Guidelines for oral presentations ...........................................................................................49

10 Module descriptions ......................................................................................... 50

11 Evaluation of the courses ................................................................................. 94 11.1 Evaluation through questionnaires .........................................................................................94 11.2 Peer Review ...........................................................................................................................94 11.3 Student's Instructional Rating System – form ........................................................................95

Appendix 1: Internship Evaluation Form……………………………………….….….97

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1 Code of conduct 1. Master students follow the rules as pointed out in the booklet "Rules and Regulations". 2. As all M.Sc. students are provided with a working place. It is the duty of the students to

be present in the institutes at least during the official working hours, except when attending classes, visiting the library or conducting experimental work.

3. Temporal absence from the office has to be reported to the supervisor or a person in charge.

4. Any absence from the University of more than one day has to be reported to the program director or the director of admissions.

5. For any work outside the University the students have to get permission by the program director. Permission can only be granted at times when lectures are not being given and if it is evident that the research will not suffer.

6. All students are requested to adhere to the international code of academic honesty. Major acts of academic dishonesty are: a) Cheating1, includes intentionally:

(1) using or attempting to use or providing others with any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, examinations, or in any other academic exercise or activity;

(2) depending upon the aid of sources beyond those authorised by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments;

(3) substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, in taking an examination or preparing academic work;

(4) acquiring tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty member, staff member, or another student without express permission;

(5) engaging in any form of research fraud. b) Falsification includes the intentional and unauthorised altering or inventing of any

information or citation in an academic exercise or activity. c) Plagiarism includes knowingly representing by paraphrase or direct quotation, the

published or unpublished work of another person as one's own in any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

d) Obstructing or disrupting instruction, research, administration, meetings, processions, or other University activities, including its public service functions on or off campus, or authorised non-University activities on University premises. This includes aiding, abetting, or encouraging another person to engage in such activities.

Any violation of academic honesty will be subject to discussion by the board of examiners. The board will take action up to dismissal of the student from the program.

1 The source of the following text is: Utah State University, Students Code,

http://www.usu.edu/stuserv/SCode/complete.html#a2sec1, date 29/06/01, This international codex is fully adopted by the program MSc in International Horticulture at Leibniz Universität Hannover

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2 History and Mission of Horticultural Science in Hannover

2.1 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover - short history

The foundation of the Polytechnic School in Hannover in 1831 was essentially the result of the scholar Karl Karmarsch wanting to stimulate trade and industry in the Kingdom of Hannover. In 1879 the school was officially upgraded to a “Royal College of Technology“. Twenty years later in 1899 the right was granted to award doctorates, which gave it a status equal to that of universities.

After the Second World War the range of subjects was extended, for instance by Marine Engineering in 1949 and the Department of Horticulture in 1952.

Since 2006 the University is named “Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover” (short form: “Leibniz Universität Hannover”).

Today the University comprises 9 faculties with about 24.000 students, more than 2.000 coming from more than 125 different foreign countries.

2.2 Mission of the Master Program

Continuing economic growth world-wide is leading to ever-increasing pressure on natural resources and demands new solutions, so that long-term sustainable development can be initiated and guaranteed. Intensive scientific research and well-developed and organised extension services can make a valuable contribution towards solving the problems arising from this. Especially horticulture, being one of the most intensive forms of land use and consumption of resources, must accept this challenge.

With the establishment of the research-orientated graduate course Master of Science in International Horticulture (abbrev. M.Sc. Int. Horticulture), Horticultural Sciences intend to make a contribution towards the training of potential scientists and extension officers who will be in charge of these tasks.

The contributing Institutes:

(1) Institute of Horticultural Production Systems (IGPS) • Biosystems Engineering • Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology • Fruit Science • Phytomedicine • Vegetable Systems Modelling • Floriculture

(2) Institute of Biostatistics (3) Institute of Botany (4) Institute of Development and Agricultural Economics (5) Institute of Economic and Cultural Geography (6) Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade (9) Institute of Plant Genetics (10) Institute of Plant Nutrition offer a unique combination of subjects. This allows the student to specialise in a wide range of applied and basic research areas. For details see the publication "Possible Fields of Specialisation" issued by the M.Sc. in International Horticultural program. Research is organised in working groups within the institutes. It comprises general disciplines like ecology, molecular biology, plant physiology, systems theory, plant breeding, biostatistics and process control as well as research on production and production systems of vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, tree nurseries.

The spatial integration of Horticulture, Biology, Geo-Sciences and Landscape Planning and Environmental Development at the Hannover-Herrenhausen campus and the links that exist between them offer excellent conditions for interdisciplinary co-operation.

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

was born on the 21st June (1st July according to The Gregorian Calendar) 1646 in Leipzig as son of Friedrich Leibniz, professor of

moral philosophy. After attending school at the 'Nikolaischule' in Leipzig he studied philosophy and jurisprudence at the universities of Leipzig and Jena. In 1667 he obtained the legal degree of doctor at the University of Altdorf. He declined the offer of a professorship. In an effort to work not only theoretically but also to develop practical activity (his motto was: theoria cum praxi), he chose the position of a privy counsellor which, in the period of absolutism offered the best possibility to exercise political influence. He first entered the service of the Elector of Mainz, Johann Philipp von Schönborn. In 1672 he arrived in Paris on a diplomatic mission where he spent four influential years; there for the first time he was able to surpass the borders of contemporary German university education and to become familiar with the most recent developments in the sciences.

In 1673 he presented the Royal Society of London with a model of his calculating machine, which was the first of its kind with a mechanical facility for, not only addition and subtraction, but also multiplication and division. In the years that followed he developed the differential and

integral calculus in Paris. For financial reasons he left Paris in 1676 to become counsellor and cal-culating machine lib-rarian of duke Johann Friedrich in Han-nover. He maintained contact with the

learned world through extensive correspondence (1100 correspondents). In the years between 1680 and 1685 Leibniz attempted to drain the mines in the Harz mountains using windmills and accordingly to stabilize the silver production for the duchy. On about 30 occasions he travelled to the Harz horizontal windmillmountains spending a total of about three years there, only to be frustrated in the end by technical difficulties and the resistance of the miners set in their traditional ways. On being commissioned by the duke, he worked from 1685 on a history of the house of Guelph that sought to reinforce its own importance in historiographical terms in the context of efforts for political advancement (promotion to an electorate of the Empire in 1692). Leibniz's extensive investigations, including a research tour from 1687 to 1690 to study archives in southern Germany, Austria and Italy in which he established the northern Italian roots of the Guelph, additionally provided - in a period of dynastic succession

settlements - legal support for the political claims of the house to extension of its ruled territories. As a prefatory contribution to the history of the Guelph’s, Leibniz wrote a natural history of the earth paying special attention to geological discoveries in the Harz region.

In the year 1686 Leibniz developed his dynamics on the basis of the conservation of force (in modern terminology: energy) as a theory of physical forces. Likewise in 1686 he wrote the Discours de Metaphysique (Metaphysical essay), being the first systematic summary of his mature philosophy. Over many years Leibniz carried on negotiations with Catholic bishops with the objective of reuniting the Protestant and Catholic churches. His interest in foreign cultures motivated him to undertake an extensive correspondence with Jesuit missionaries in China.

In connection with his historical studies Leibniz carried out extensive linguistic investigations which were published in the Collectanea etymologica and elsewhere. In Germany as a rule French was spoken at court, and Latin by scholars; accordingly Leibniz wrote his philosophical and scholarly works almost exclusively in these languages. But he also wrote Ermahnung an die Deutschen, ihren Verstand und ihre Sprache besser zu üben in which he pleaded for use of the German language.

In the 1690s a series of mathematical competitions attracted the attention of scholars. Leibniz, Jacob Bernoulli, Vincenzo Viviani, and Johann Bernoulli, among others, formulated famous challenge questions in order to demonstrate the superiority of their mathematical methods.

In a paper for the Académie des Sciences in Paris Leibniz set out the binary number system based on 0 and 1; although never binary number system executed, the first calculating machine based on this binary number system was also conceived by him. In the year 1700 he became the first president of the Berlin Academy of Sciences which had been founded following his proposal. From the philosophical conversations that he had during his visits to Berlin with the Prussian queen Sophia Charlotte, Leibniz developed the Theodicée (published in 1710) in which he attempted a justification of God in the light of the evil and suffering in the world. In the context of his discussion of the ideas of the English philosopher John Locke Leibniz composed the Nouveaux Essais sur l'entendement humain (New essays concerning human understanding), which however only appeared in print half a century after his death. The last years of his life were overshadowed by the priority dispute with Isaac Newton about the discovery of the differential and integral calculus. Leibniz died on November 14, 1716 in Hannover; his grave is located in the municipal church, Neustädter Kirche. His extensive scholarly manuscript-paper collection, preserved at the State Library of Lower Saxony Hannover, has still to be published in its entirety.

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3 Horticultural facilities at the Leibniz Universität Hannover

Horticultural Sciences are concentrated at the "Herrenhausen" campus

The postal address is: Leibniz Universität Hannover MSc International Horticulture Herrenhäuser Straße 2 D - 30419 Hannover The Herrenhausen campus is located 1 km North-West of the main Welfengarten campus, where the main administration is located. Additionally, the Horticulture Sciences operate a field station at Ruthe, a small village located some kilometres South-West of Laatzen, the last part of the town indicated at the bottom of the map above.

[Institut für Kartographie und Geoinformatik, Leibniz Universität Hannover]

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3.1 Campus at Herrenhausen

The Herrenhausen campus is jointly used by Horticultural Sciences, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Development, Biology and Geo Sciences. BUILDING/INSTITUTES Caretaker

4105 ITS-Pool

4105 Institute for Plant Genetics

4106 Institute of Botany

4104 Institute of Plant Nutrition

4112 IGPS - Vegetable Systems Modelling

4112/4131 IGPS - Fruit Science

4116/4136 IGPS - Phytomedicine

4117/4118 IGPS - Biosystems Engineering

4105 IGPS – Floriculture / Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology

Locations of the Institutes:

Program Director: Building 4112, Room 001 Admission Office: Building 4112, Room 026 Institute of Botany: Building 4106 IGPS Floriculture and Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology: Building 4105; lower floor,

North-West: offices, laboratories of Floriculture; lower floor south-east: offices and laboratories of Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology

IGPS Biosystems Engineering: Building 4117, offices; library; No 4118, lecture room, laboratories, workshop, experimental glasshouses south of these buildings)

IGPS Phytomedicine: Building 4115 offices, labs and seminar room IGPS Vegetable Systems Modelling: Building 4112: Vegetable Science, offices, library,

glasshouses, growth chambers - all facilities IGPS Fruit Science: Building 4112 A: offices, labs, seminar room 4131 Institute of Plant Nutrition: Building 4104 Institute of Biostatistics: Building 4105: offices and the ITS-Pool - the computing centre of the

Horticultural Sciences Institute for Plant Genetics: Building 4105

[Institute of Cartography and Geoinformatics]

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3.2 Experiment station at Ruthe

3.2.1 How you get to Ruthe:

By car: coming from South: Take Autobahn A7, leave at Hildesheim exit ("Ausfahrt"), take route B6 (Messeschnellweg) North up to Sarstedt. Take second exit at Sarstedt (traffic lights) turn right to Heisede, follow sign to Ruthe (left) approx. 800 m after leaving Heisede. By car: coming from North: take Messeschnellweg (route B6) south to 1st Sarstedt exit. Turn right to Heisede, drive 800 metres beyond the village and turn left. By train: Take the train from Hauptbahnhof Hannover to Sarstedt and walk for 3 km (45 minutes) to the field station at Ruthe. You can take a taxi, Tel.: (05066) 3737. For bus connection, enquire at Sarstedt. Connections are very infrequent. By tram (Stadtbahn): Take Line 1 to "Heisede" stop, walk for 2.5 km (approx. 30 minutes) or call a taxi.

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3.2.2 General description

Location Ruthe

The station (73 m asl) is situated in the valley of the river 'Leine’ about 4 km from the town of Sarstedt. For experiments with fruits, vegetables and other horticultural and agricultural plants ca. 35 ha are available.

Climatic data

Annual averages Air temperature Precipitation Duration of sunshine in °C in mm/year in h/year

2006 10.2 502 1737 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

10.5 10.1 11.1 8.3 10,7 9,7 9,3 11

853 602 749 766 556 519 516 530

1596 1635 1661 1461 1758 1529 1503 1506

Means of 1970 to 1999

Yearly mean or sum 8.9 564 1515 Mean or sum May to October (main vegetation period)

14.1 327 1071

Coldest, driest month (February)

1.1 27.3 71

Warmest month (August) 17.1 58.2 205 Month with highest precipitation and radiation (June)

15.1 64.5 201

Absolute maximum of temperature: 38.3 °C at 9th August 1992 Absolute minimum of temperature: -21.4 °C at 14th January 1987

Soil Loess (clayey silt to silty clay) with an organic matter content of about 2%

Facilities • tractors • different machines for soil preparation, planting, hoeing, fertilisation, plant protection, irrigation,

harvest • combine harvesters • 5 storage rooms (each 35 m² with 140 m³)

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Aerial view of the experiment station in Ruthe

View on different experiments

Lettuce plot

Field discussions

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3.3 Main laboratory and research facilities Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Vegetable Systems Modelling The section has all state-of-the-art equipment for horticultural plant experimentation, standard chemical analyses and data processing for systems simulation. The Chemical Laboratory is equipped with modern instruments for elemental analysis of soil and plants (AAS, NIRS, photometer etc.). The greenhouses and experimental fields are equipped with automatic weather stations. Equipment for the measurement of CO2 and water flux, light interception, leaf area, root length and soil water content is available. A modern computer network including mobile equipment is available for data acquisition, processing and simulation. Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Fruit Science The section Fruit Science of the Institute for Horticulture Production Systems consists of a fruit research farm and laboratory facilities. The farm has about 12 ha of deciduous fruit trees, mainly apple, but pear, cherry and plum trees and small fruits are also available for experimentation. A cherry root stock collection, scab and mildew-resistant apple cultivars, and a comprehensive collection of clones of apple and plum cultivars are also at hand. The new laboratory facilities are equipped for radioisotope work (2 scintillation counters, a thinlayer radioscanner), chemical analysis (GC, UV/VIS and fluorescent spectrophotometer, tensiometer, chlorophyll fluorometer) and microscopy (light and fluorescence microscopes with photography and video image analysis). Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Biosystems Engineering The experimental facilities consist of 2000 m² test greenhouses with different equipment, laboratories for light transmission measurement of greenhouse covering materials, condensation behaviour on covering material, computer vision and image processing laboratory, robotic system, laboratory for control applications, testing station for greenhouse construction, data logging systems for climate measurements. Institute of Plant Nutrition During the last 10 years the Institute of Plant Nutrition has established an excellent infrastructure for modern plant nutrition research: a glasshouse with controlled climatic conditions (heating, cooling, CO2 enrichment, artificial light) and central data acquisition, growth chambers with pH-stat facilities, in-vitro laboratory, analytical laboratories equipped with modern instruments for plant and soil analysis (AAS, ICP-OES, CNS-Analyser, HPLC, GC, Fluorometer, Spectrophotometer, Autoanalyser), and a computer network with access to the Website from each computer. For field studies a portable gas-exchange system, a MINI-PAM photosynthesis yield analyzer, a plant canopy analyzer and a system for measuring radiation intercepted by crop canopies are available.

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Picea abies cuttings three years old Sorbus aucuparia cutting 6 weeks 2m long cuttings of Rosa ’Pfänders’ after setting rootstocks transplanted 6 weeks after setting

Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Floriculture Molecular biology/ in-vitro/ physiology laboratory, equipped with modern instruments: laminar flow-hoods, fluorescence microscope with documentation, binocular, electroporator, light incubator, heat incubators, table top centrifuge, super speed centrifuge, color-meter, shaker water bath, PCR hood, thermocycler, vacuum blotter, ice machine, gas chromatograph, electrophoresis for nucleic acids and proteins, transilluminator, photometer, gel documentation, western blot, particle gun. Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology Laboratories and facilities for plant analyses (AAS), facilities for physical analysis of soils and substrates, computerized C, N, NO3 and NH4 analyses, 9 growth chambers for frost test, new in vitro laboratory in 2003. Equipment for molecular studies (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, genetic transformation), flow cytometry, histology, special in vitro culture techniques like liquid culture systems and temporary immersion culture.

Long cuttings of Ulmus ’Regal’ 6 months after transplanting Rhododendrons grafted on ’Cunningham’s White’

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In vitro regeneration from Hydrangea leaf explants Container area with sensors for measuring moisture levels

and for irrigation control

Institute for Plant Genetics All equipment for genetic engineering and labs for molecular biology.

Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Phytomedicine 17 research laboratories, equipped with modern instruments for entomological and phytopathological (mycology, virology, bacteriology) research including all facilities for analytical and preparative molecular studies. (e.g. electron microscope, confocal laser microscope GC, HPLC, micro balance, digital video system for analysis of insect behaviour, EPG-technology, wind tunnel, olfactometer, PCR, sequencing machine, electrophoresis system, ultracentrifuge etc.); culture rooms for insects, climate chambers, computer network. 3.4 Experimental area

3.4.1 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Vegetable Systems Modelling

Field: 1.0 ha in Hannover – 10 ha in Ruthe; Greenhouses: 754 m2 glasshouse with heating, CO2 enrichment, partly with humification, artificial light and central data acquisition Central experimental facility with 4 growth chambers (phytotron 3,2 x 2,5 m) and 6 greenhouses (4 x 4 m) 3.4.2 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Fruit Science

Farm: Ruthe 8 ha of orchards (ca. 4.5 ha apple, 0.8 ha pear, 0.5 ha sweet cherry, 0.2 ha plum, 0.7 ha small fruit) Storage facilities: 2 x 120 m3 CA storage, 1 x 60 m3 CA storage, sorting line for apple. Campus in Herrenhausen: 2 growth chambers, access to green house space, 3 x 15 m3 constant temperature rooms for short term storage

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3.4.3 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems , Biosystems l Engineering

Field with racks for natural weathering (ageing) of greenhouse covering materials; Approx. 2000 m² of different equipped greenhouses. Experimental shop (approx. 600 m²). 3.4.4 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Floriculture

Greenhouse: 700 m2 of modern glasshouses; in-vitro culture growth chambers (2 x 14 m2); postharvest laboratory (16 m2) 650m² of field in Herrenhausen 3.4.5 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology

Field Station in Ruthe: 3.5 ha experimental nursery; 1,120 m² container space; 700 m² greenhouses (240 m² glass, 360 m² plastic cover with high pressure fog system) Campus in Hannover-Herrenhausen: container area and experimental field area with automated drip irrigation, 300 m² greenhouses, growth chambers (3 x 10 m²), in vitro growth chambers. 3.4.6 Institute of Genetics

Field: 6000 qm in Hannover – 5 ha in Ruthe; Greenhouse: 2000 m2 glasshouse, partly with humification and artificial light 3.4.7 Institute for Horticultural Production Systems, Phytomedicine

Field: 1.0 ha in Hannover Greenhouse: 5 glasshouses, 5 growth chambers (Phytotron)

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3.5 ITS Pool

The central computing facility for students, the ITS pool, is located in building No 4105 (see map in chapter 3.1).

Resources: 25 work stations (work places) Operating system: Windows 8.1 multi-language, 1 scanner, 1 laser printer b/w, 1 laser printer color, 1 digital projector The home directories of the students (2 GB capacity) are located on a "Windows Server 2008 R2". User software: Firefox browser, MS-office 2007 multi-language, R statistics with RStudio and special packages maintained by the Institute of Horticultural Production Systems and the Institute of Soil Science. The hardware is updated every 4 to 6 years.

Supervision and advisory service The computer centre is supervised by the Institute of Biostatistics. A computer engineer is in charge of the administration and scientific extension and advice. He is present from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Student assistance is available for practical work.

Entrance requirement Normal using times are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the weekend. If lectures or exercises are scheduled for the ITS-Pool the places are reserved in first instance for students participating in these functions.

Main tasks of the ITS-Pool The ITS-Pool was established to support the students of the faculty. To fulfil this goal the Institute of Biostatistics runs introductory courses on computer science for first-year students and the newly matriculated Master's students. Training at a more specific level is in the responsibility of the Institutes.

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Rules and regulations for the use of the ITS-Pool

§ 1 Students and members of staff of the Horticultural Sciences, Leibniz Universität Hannover are entitled to make use of the computer pool for teaching and research.

§ 2 Opening hours of the ITS -Pool: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the weekend.

§ 3 Orderly conduct is required analogous to the conduct in a library (no smoking, no pets, etc.).

§ 4 The installation of private programs is not permitted.

§ 5 Personal discs / USB-sticks and e-mails from the Internet are to be scanned for viruses before use.

§ 6 Each user needs a private account which can be obtained online inside the IDM Account-Manager of main computer center (LUIS).

§ 7 Printing is possible for all registered users until their print account is not below -10.00 €. The personal account balance is decreased by the print cost according to the usage of the printers.

§ 8 The computer pool is intended for science and education. Misuse will lead – in addition to legal prosecution – to exclusion from the use of the ITS-Pool and possibly to claims for compensation.

§ 9 Data protection acts and copyright laws have to be respected.

Name Telephone Email

Prof. Dr. Hothorn 5566 [email protected]

Mr. Buczilowski 5565 [email protected]

Mrs. Vortman 4998 [email protected]

Mrs. Tolksdorf 4998 [email protected]

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4 Procedure for enrolment and getting a residence permit

4.1 The procedure for enrolment

When you come to Hannover to study in a graduate program (with a DAAD, Humboldt or other Scholarship or your own support) you need to enrol at the Admissions Centre of the University. Scholarship holding students are enrolled through the DAAD or the Humboldt Foundation and looked after by the co-workers of their individual department. The Program administration usually organises for a joint enrolment of all new students, ask the Program Adminstrator). You enrol at the Admissions Centre of Leibniz Universität Hannover. You will need to bring:

1. Deposit voucher for the semester contribution to the value of 410.35€. 2. Proof of health insurance. The DAAD and the Humboldt Foundation take out a health

insurance policy for you. Please present proof of this upon enrolment. 3. Admission letter.

For further questions, please contact: Service-Center:

Mrs. Erika Tumm or Mrs. Heike Tenorio

[email protected] [email protected]

Tel. 0511/762-2020 Tel. 0511/762-2020 Fax: 0511/762-19385

International Office

Markus Remmers (e-mail: [email protected]) http://www.uni-hannover.de/de/internationales/index.php

Admission Centre of the University opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 9.00-17.00, Friday, 10.00-15.00 Address: main building of the University, Welfengarten 1, 30167 Hanover, Service center. Directions: You can reach the International Office with the underground tram (U-Bahn), line 4 or 5. Get off at the station called: "Universität". You will then be standing directly in front of the main building of the University (the old Welfen Palace). When you enter through the main entrance of the building, you will find yourself in a grand hall. Cross the hall straight ahead to the service center.

4.2 How to get a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) for the time of study from the "Ausländerbehörde"

The residence permit is a prerequisite for gaining the right to study or to work in Germany. The residence permit is issued by the "Ausländerbehörde" a branch of the administration (Ordnungsamt) of the city of Hannover. Address: Leinstraße 14, Hannover (town centre, behind Markthalle)

(http://www.hannover.de/de/buerger/verwaltungen/dez_fb_lhh/dezernate_fachbereiche_LHH/fa_reord/standamt/ staatsangehoerigkeit/index.html)

Opening hours (Öffnungszeiten): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30-12.00, Thursday 14:00-18:00 Further information under www.hannover-abh.de

http://qis.verwaltung.uni-hannover.de/qisserver/servlet/de.his.servlet.RequestDispatcherServlet?state=wtree&search=2&root220071=1%7C929%7C824%7C825



http://www.hannover.de/de/buerger/verwaltungen/dez_fb_lhh/dezernate_fachbereiche_LHH/fa_reord/standamt/

http://www.hannover-abh.de/

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Register: Right after arrival in Hannover you should register at the Ausländerbehörde: - Visit the Ausländerbehörde during opening hours, bring your passport and

Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung. - Register at the front desk at the ground floor of the Ausländerbehörde. State that you want

to register for residence (Anmeldung). You will receive a little paper with a waiting number and a room number

- Wait in front of the room until your waiting number occurs on a screen. - The employee will fill in a registration form with your address in Hannover. Keep your copy,

you need it for other purposes. - The employee will give you the date for an appointment to obtain your residence permit

(Aufenthaltstitel). - Admission letter and proof of finance.

Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel): If you have an appointment, go directly to the office at the time of your appointment If you still have to make an appointment, you can send an e-mail request to: https://e-government.hannover-stadt.de/neue-medien/termin/index.html (the form is in German). They will send you an appointment date. Or you go to the front desk of the Ausländeramt for an appointment date. The following documents are required to obtain a residence permit: 1. Passport or identity card (Personalausweis), you need to state your personal data (like

marriage date, birth date of spouse and children) 2. Document of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) or letter of acceptance 3. Proof of financial resources: scholarship award (DAAD, other or letter from Leibniz

Universität), proof of sufficient funds on a blocked account (Sperrkonto with at least 670 € per month for two years) or somebody in Germany stands surety for you (Verpflichtungserklärung)

4. Proof of health insurance valid in Germany (Krankenversicherungsnachweis) 5. Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung 6. A photograph – biometric, passport size (Lichtbild) 7. Fee for residence permit 110 € (except students supported by the DAAD or another German

foundation)

The language is German and most of the officials do not speak English. If you are not able to speak German please take a native speaker with you to provide the necessary support, especially as some forms have to be completed in German. Please approach your admissions office if you need help. If possible the admissions office will organise a visit with you to the Ausländerbehörde. If the documents are complete and the officer has no doubt about their validity you obtain a residence permit "Aufenthaltserlaubnis" (right to stay in Germany) for one year or the whole duration of your studies! If something is missing you will get a preliminary permit for 3 month. Prolongation: Before the residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) expires, the "Ausländerbehörde" will send automatically a new appointment for the prolongation. Tax card: The residence permit for students includes the right to work for payment for 90 days a year or as a HIWI (Studentische Hilfskraft) at the University for the whole year, with the max. of 86 hours per month. If you work you need a tax card, which you can obtain from the Finanzamt (Tax Office). The following address will show you to which Finanzamt your residence address belongs: http://gemfa.bzst.bund.de/gemfai.exe Just point to “Postleitzahl” and put in the zip-code of your address, i.e. 30419 (for our address Herrenhäuser Str. 2).

VERY IMPORTANT:

Master students are not permitted to work outside research activities. Exceptions can only be granted - during times when no lectures are being held - by the Director of the Master Program in agreement with the first adviser.

http://gemfa.bzst.bund.de/gemfai.exe

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4.3 Insurances

To get enrolled it is necessary to have health insurance (approximate cost: 80€/month). Please seek advice, if necessary, from the admission office. For DAAD scholarship holders the DAAD provides the insurance. We also recommend a personal liability insurance since often you have to handle very expensive equipment. Even if you are careful things can go out of control. The costs are approximately

60 Euros per year. Ask for advice in the admission office.

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5 The administration of the Master´s Program 5.1 Organisation and leading structure of the of the Graduate Program

Faculty board (Fakultätsrat) elected by: All members of staff Duty: Decision about all affairs concerning the faculty Members: Prof. Dr. U. Schmitz (Dean) Prof. Dr. A. Kirsching (Vice Dean) Prof. Dr. G. Kuhnt (Dean of Studies) Representatives of professors: Prof. Dr. J. Caro Prof..Dr. I.Liefner Prof. Dr. U.Heimhofer Prof. Dr. T. Scheper Prof. Dr. J. Hüppe Prof. Dr. T.Winkelmann Prof. Dr. H. Küster Representatives of academic staff: M.Sc. M. Oeser-Rabe Dr. D.Solle Representatives of students: S. Bercht P. Minke J. Janssen

Faculty of Natural Sciences Dean: Prof. Dr. U. Schmitz

elected by: Faculty Board

Duties: Execution of decisions taken by the Faculty Board. External representation of the faculty.

Board of examiners elected by: Faculty Board Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Serek Members: Prof. Dr. H. Stützel Prof. Dr. M.Knoche N.N. Representatives of academic staff: Dr. A. Fricke Representatives of students: K.M. Lopez Reyes F. Fneish Duties: • organization of the examinations • keeping of the examination files • assignment of first supervisors • appointment of the second and

third supervisors

Admission committee

Voting members: All members of the board of examiners All acting heads of the institutes Advisory Members: Admission officer Program coordinator Duties:

• granting admission

• forward scholarships

Acting heads of the institutes and units

Institute for Horticultural Production Systems Prof. Dr. H. Stützel Plant Nutrition: Prof. Dr. C.-P. Witte Biostatistics: Prof. Dr. L. Hothorn Plant Genetics: Prof. Dr. H. Küster

Program director

Prof. Dr. H. Stützel

appointed: by the Dean

Duties: • organization of

the program • preparation of

information material

• coordination of activities

• obtaining of scholarships

Admission officer

Dr. D. Kunze appointed: by the Dean

Duties: • recruitment of

students • preparing of

documents for academic com- mittees

• social activities for MSc-students

Advisory Committee for Student

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5.2 Communication procedures (the use of email)

Communication between the program director, lecturers and graduate students is mainly conducted via two media. 1. Two notice boards, one in the main building of the campus, building No 4105 (see map above). It is located close to the southern main entrance, just to the left of and behind the porter's office. The second notice board is located in front of the office of the course co-ordinator, same building No 4105, north-west wing, 2nd floor, right. 2. Email. Every student obtains (if he or she does not already have email) an email address during the first three days in Hannover. Either she or he opens an account with a free provider like hotmail, gmx etc. or the graduate student applies for an e-mail address at the Main Computer-Centre (Leibniz Universität IT Services (RRZN) at, Callinstraße 14 (Datenstation) and gets a [email protected] address on the student server. Please inform your program director by mail ([email protected]) or Ms Anni Romey ([email protected]) about your address as soon as possible. The individual addresses will be collected and issued as a list of the students of the year. The following lists are in current use:

[email protected] containing the email addresses of all lectures on MSc courses

[email protected]

containing the email addresses of the students in the 19th intake 2015-2017

[email protected] containing the email addresses of the supervisors of students 2015-2017

[email protected]

containing the email addresses of the students in the 19th intake 2016-2018

[email protected] containing the email addresses of the supervisors of students 2016-2018

[email protected] containing the email addresses of all students MSc19 and MSc 20

Any problem with the mail-lists should immediately be reported to Ms Anni Romey. ([email protected]). You are requested to follow her advice.







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6 The structure and the eight phases of the program

First year April - September

Phase 1: As soon as a student is admitted to the program she/he should get in contact with the supervisor (first adviser) by mail or e-mail and discuss a topic for the research (slight changes in the topic may be made later). Students take a two-month German course starting from August

1 October Phase 2:. After arrival in Hannover the student should enrol ("Immatrikulation") within the first two days. Student finalizes the phrasing of her/his research topic together with her/his supervisor. The supervisor will assign the student to a work place and introduce her/him to a research team. The research topic has to be reported by e-mail to the program director ([email protected]), without delay (not later than the end of October). Additionally, the student selects the courses that she/he thinks are appropriate (see course list in this book). She/he discusses this selection with her/his supervisor to produce a course list to be sent by e-mail to the chair of the board of examiners, Prof. M. Serek ([email protected]). The selection is fix for the first semester. Changes of the courses to be taken in semesters 2-4 are possible until the beginning of the second semester (1 April). During the first week of October no lectures are yet held, but there will be introductory courses on computer skills and the use of library facilities for the new students. Be sure to watch the notice boards and your e-mail accounts.

Mid October

Phase 3: Lectures begin in mid October. The student attends the classes selected, studies the literature relevant for her/his research topic and starts to prepare his/her research proposal. This proposal has to be presented during the Research Colloquium I (Module A03) in the second half of the semester. During the first part of this colloquium the student will become acquainted with information retrieval, proposal writing and presentation techniques. During the second part each student has to submit a written proposal (15-20 pages) and present her/his research proposal to an audience. Before submitting the proposal the student should consult all her/his advisers and incorporate the advice into the paper. This means that at least three weeks before the presentation the paper has to be circulated among the advisers. One week before presentation the revised paper has to be circulated by e-mail to the fellow MSc students and advisers. The program director, the director of admission and the and three advisers have to be provided with a hardcopy also.

End of February to end of March

Phase 4: Lecture time in the winter semester ends in mid February (this varies a little from year to year). The lectures in summer semester start at the beginning of April. Internship for the first year students will take place for four weeks in February/March. The internship will take place in well-known German enterprises or research stations to give the students the opportunity to come into contact with the horticultural industry. The program director will issue a list of placements by mid January.



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April to September

Phase 5: Apart from the courses of the summer semester this is the main time to do research. The number of courses should be balanced with the work load resulting from the research. This should be carefully discussed with the advisers during the first two weeks in October. A colloquium on specific research methods (A04) will take place in October of the second year. During this examination the student presents her/his preliminary research results to the advisers and the program director, and answers the questions by these examiners. Before admission to this colloquium, each student has to collect 40 credit points (CP) from coursework during the first year. In case a student fails the examination in one of the compulsory modules twice no further study is possible.

Second year October - June Phase 6: The successful passing of the colloquium of phase 5 is pre-

requisite for further enrolment in the next Scientific Research Colloquium2. Now, the student can focus on the final courses and deal primarily with his/her research. In the second half of the fourth semester the "Scientific Research Colloquium 2" (Module A06) takes place. During this Research Colloquium 2 the students present their findings in a paper (ca. 20 pages) and give an oral presentation of 20-25 minutes followed by a discussion. The advisers and all the other master students will discuss the paper and point out the weak points in the argumentation. This will help the student to prepare the thesis and the Final Scientific Colloquium carefully.

July-September Phase 7: Directly after the presentation in the Research Colloquium II the student should start to write the thesis. (see guidelines in this book). The first draft is due to be submitted to the first supervisor not later than 15 August. After discussion with the first adviser the corrections should be made without delay and the new draft should be submitted to all three advisers. Three hardcopies and a pdf file of the final version have to be submitted to the Program Director. In July students will receive an e-mail indicating the deadlines for submissions of thesis draft and final versions, and the presentation for the Final Scientific Colloquium. After the examination period of their last semester (usually August) students are required to see the secretary of the Examination Board to check the correctness of course grades and of the title of their thesis.

Last week of September

Phase 8: During the last week of September the defence of the thesis (Final Scientific Colloquium) will take place in the presence of the three advisers, the program director or his substitute and two External Examiners. Each student gives a 20 minute presentation and defends her/his findings and conclusions. After the presentation a 40 minute discussion will take place examining the student's knowledge.

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7 The library system Dr. Petra Mensing You will find the most important literature concerning horticulture in the university library. The earth sciences reading room holds under the sign GMS a special collection of books for the Master of Science in International Horticulture. In addition, there are books in the respective institute libraries (see below) at the campus Herrenhausen.

7.1 The University Library

7.1.1 The library at the main campus

The library at the main campus is located near the main building of the university. You can take tram number 4 or 5 to the university stop. The library can be seen from there. The Universitätsbibliothek Hannover (TIB/UB - German National Library of Science and Technology - Library of the University of Hannover) as the main library of the University of Hannover is responsible for the supply of literature and information to students and academic staff in nine faculties of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering (including architecture and building, horticulture, landscape gardening and environment development), humanities, economy and law. It is in charge of eight faculty libraries. The UB, which is a central institution of the Universität Hannover, is financed by the State of Lower Saxony. The UB was founded in 1831 as the library of the former Höhere Gewerbeschule (Polytechnic School) established in the same year. Thanks to its early evacuation, there were practically no losses of collections during World War II. The total floor space is 14,300 square metres of which 2,600 square metres cover six reading rooms. The stock and administration became too crowded so parts of the holdings and administration had to move. In 1984/1985 a large compact-shelf construction was built, which increased the stock capacity by about 50%. In 1986, the former Marstallbuilding was rebuilt and restored for the management and as the PIN-reading room (patents, information, standards). In 1991, the additional annex (Wilhelm-Grunwald-Haus) was built. The total floor space is now about 23,300 square metres and about 10,100 square metres are used for the stock. In 2002, Haus 2 in Rethen were opened. The total floor space of this house is now about 11,000 square metres. The most impressive fact is a total of 80 kilometres of shelves required to store all books of the university library. Therefore nearly 95 percent of the stock is not in open shelves. In most cases you need to use the catalogue to order a book. Primarily the academic staff and the students of Leibniz Universität Hannover, but also people outside the university living in or near Hannover use the University Library. Address: Welfengarten 1B, 30060 Hannover Telephone: 762-2268 Internet: http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de Or http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/en/ in English language Opening time: Monday – Saturday: 8.00-22.00

Main Library of the University (UB/TIB Haus 1)

http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/

http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/en/

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7.1.2 House 2 of the University Library

As the amount of available space in the University Library has been limited since 2002, great parts of the stock have been stored in Haus 2 in Rethen. Most important is that journals of the TIB/UB Hannover except the last 5 years are not on the campus but in Haus 2. Also 2.2 million books (older monographic titles and thesis’s) or microforms are there. Address: Bremer Straße 2, 30880 Laatzen/Rethen Telephone: 0511/762-9377 E-Mail: [email protected] Opening time: Monday to Friday 9.00 - 16.30

The Faculty Libraries

Library Address Opening hours Fachbibliotheken am Königsworther Platz Erziehungswissenschaften (FBE) 5.Etage Literatur- und Sprachwissenschaften (FBL) 4.Etage Rechtswissenschaften (FBR) 3.Etage Wirtschaftswissenschaften (FBW) 1.Etage

Technische Informationsbibliothek Universitätsbibliothek Hannover (TIB/UB) Königsworther Platz 1 B D-30167 Hannover Telefon: 0511 762-8119 (Information) 0511 762-2925 (Leihstelle) Fax: 0511 762-2924

Monday – Saturday

8 - 22:00 Uhr Sunday

9 - 20:00 Uhr

Fachbibliothek Sozialwissenschaften

Welfengarten 2C Im Moore 21 (FBSBB) 30167 Hannover

Monday - Friday 9.00 - 20.00 Uhr Saturday 9.00 - 18.00 Uhr


http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/tibub/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/fachbibliotheken-koenigsworther-platz.html

http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/tibub/standorte-und-oeffnungszeiten/fachbibliothek-sozialwissenschaften.html

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7.1.4 List of important journals available in the University Library

Advances in horticultural science Advance in Virus Research Agrarwirtschaft Agricultural and rural development Agricultural economics Agronomy Journal Annals of Applied Biology Annals of the Entomological Soc. of America Annual Review of Entomology Annual Review of Microbiology Annual Review of Phytopathology Annual Review of Plant Physiology Archives of Plant Pathology & Plant Protection Bio Forum Bio Spectrum Bio Tec Bio Technology Biologie in unserer Zeit Biology and Fertility of Soils Biotechniques Botanica Acta Bulletin of Entomological Research Crop Protection Crop Science Current Advances in Plant Science Current Opinion in Cell Biology Ecological Entomology European Journal of Cell Biology European Journal of Plant Pathology Fabis Field Crops Research Functional Ecology GIT/Laborfachzeitschrift GROWER (Available on a weekly basis) HortScience Indian Academy of Sciences Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Ethics Journal of Agricultural Economics Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science Journal of Animal Ecology Journal of applied Botany Journal of applied Ecology Journal of Ecology Journal of Economic Entomology Journal of Economics Journal of Environmental Economics and Management Journal of Environmental Quality Journal of Experimental Botany Journal of General Virology

Journal of Insect Behaviour Journal Institutional & Theoretical Economics Journal of Phytopathology Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science Journal of Biosciences Journals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology Labor Journal Labor Praxis Land Economics Leisa Methods in Enzymology Molecular Breeding Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction Mycological Research Mycologist Nature Nature Biotechnology Physiologia Plantarum Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology Phytopathology Plant and Cell Physiology Plant and Soil Plant Biology Plant Cell Tissue Culture Plant Disease Plant Cell Reports Plant Molecular Biology Reporter Plant Nutrition & Soil Science Plant Pathology Plant Physiology Plant Science Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Review of Plant Pathology Soil Science Society of America Journal Spectrum The EMBO Journals The Plant Journal The Review of Agricultural Entomology Trends in Biotechnology Trends in Genetics Trends/Guide to the Internet Virology

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7.2 Libraries at the Herrenhausen campus

There are several libraries at the Herrenhausen campus:

Library of the IGPS - Biosystems Engineering Library of the IGPS - Phytomedicine Library of the IGPS - Vegetable Systems Modelling and Fruit Science Library of the Institute for Plant Nutrition Library of the Institute of Plant Genetics Library of the IGPS - Woody Plant and Propagation Physiology

You can, of course, get books both from your own institute library and from the University Library. The lending regulations may differ between your own institute library and the University library. You can get books from the University library only if you have a library card. At your own institute library, however you can borrow books you want by inserting a note showing your have taken the book to your office. Of course, for other users' convenience you should not take a book from the institute library outside your institute.

7.3 Other libraries in Hannover There are several other libraries in Hannover each suiting different purposes. In order to obtain more exact and detailed information you should go to ask the information service of these libraries or you can look on the Internet. If you want to borrow books from these libraries you first need to activate your library card (s. FAQ). Then after getting your pin you can use your own library card for borrowing.

Library Address Opening hours Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek Niedersächsische Landesbibliothek

Waterloostraße 8

30169 Hannover Telephone: 1267-0 www.nlb-hannover.de

Monday - Friday

9 - 19 :00 Uhr

Saturday 10 - 15 :00 Uhr

Bibliothek der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover

Bünteweg 2, Haus 262, 30559 Hannover Telephone: 953-7100 www.tiho-hannover.de /service/bib/index.htm

Monday – Thursday 9 - 17:00 Uhr

Friday 9 - 17.00 Uhr

Saturday 10 - 13.00 Uhr

Bibliothek der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover

Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, 30625 Hannover Telephone: 532-3328 www.mh-hannover.de /biblio/mhhbibl.htm

Monday - Friday: 8 – 22:00 Uhr

Saturday – Sunday 9 – 18:00 Uhr

Stadtbibliothek Hannover Hildesheimer Str. 12 30169 Hannover Telephone: 168-42169 Mail: [email protected]

Monday – Friday: 11 – 19:00 Uhr

Saturday: 11 - 16 00 Uhr

http://www.nlb-hannover.de/

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7.4 FAQs

7.4.1 How can I get my library card?

Your library card will be organized during orientation week or by your institute. This is necessary to receive letters from the library without charge. This service of the library is free. Take good care of your card, if you lose it you should go to the counter to obtain another one (against a fee).

7.4.2 How many books can I borrow at a time?

At the moment there is a restriction to 99 books.

7.4.3 How long can I keep these books?

There are different groups of books as far as borrowing is concerned. The first are the normal ones, and you can keep them for 4 weeks. The second are marked "Kurzausleihe", which means you can only keep them for 3 days. The third (marked with "Nicht verleihbar") are those books you cannot borrow but can only read in the library. Of course, you can borrow books again when the date expires. But if somebody has already reserved the book you want to keep, you will have to return it.

7.4.4 What can I do when another person has borrowed a book?

If a person has borrowed a book that you also would like to read you can make a reservation. In this case no one can keep the book longer than the time shown in the catalogue. When the book is returned letter will inform you.

7.4.5 How can I use the Internet for borrowing books?

Internet use will make life much easier for you. Take the university library as an example. First, you enter the website of the UB: www.tib.uni-hannover.de and change the language by pressing the English flag. Then press the "Catalogues" button and you will find “Hannover TIB/UB Online Catalogue" and pressing the marked line you will enter the online catalogue. Now you can search for and extending the books that you want. After entering the catalogue of the UB if you are not familiar with German you can press the British flag left hand you can choose English. Also by using “borrower Info” you can check how many books you have now and their different expiry dates. You can also choose which one you want to borrow again. It is easy!

7.4.6 What will happen if I do not return the books on time?

You will have to pay a fine. The TIB/UB will send you a letter. After the first letter you will have to pay 1,50 € for each book. If you still do not return them, you will receive a second letter few days later, this time each book will cost an additional € 3. The third time they cost an additional € 5.

7.4.7 Can I borrow journals from the library?

The procedures for journals are something special (time preference and the quantity limitation). You cannot borrow them as you borrow books. In the Main library it is possible to copy articles. In the department library you can ask to take them out to photocopy them and return them a few hours

http://dict.leo.org/?p=iB2QE.&search=necessary

http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de/

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later.

7.4.8 How can I get articles from the library?

If the article you need is older than 5 years (by journals of the department library older than 10 years) you have to go to Haus 2 or use the article copy service (Aufsatzkopiendienst). The price per article is currently € 4,00 and must be paid when you pick up the order.

7.4.9 How can I find a book if I only know the book's title or the author's name?

You can either use the OPAC in the library or you can use the Internet. You can search all words by author and / or words of the title. It is easy to find anything. The results show you the book's file, author's name, year published, where the book is and other useful information. You can also find access to the databases via the home page of the university library.

7.4.10 Can I use my library card in the other libraries?

The library card is valid in all libraries of the TIB/UB. When you need a book from another library your library card must be activated. You should take your passport, student identification, residence permit (Anmeldebestätigung, you get it from the Ordnungsamt) and go to the service counter and let register. By this procedure you can use most of the libraries in Hannover. The catalogue of all libraries of Hannover can be found on the Internet: http://www.hobsy.de/willkommen/

http://www.hobsy.de/willkommen/

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8 Courses WS 2016/2017 until SS 2018 and course selection

8.1 Fields of competence

The program is divided into three main fields of professional competences, 1.1a to 1.1c below. Each field consists of compulsory and optional modules. For DAAD scholarship holders, completion of the field 1.1d “Leadership and Development” is mandatory. From the third semester on, students can only register their optional modules after successfully completing module A04.

8.1.1: Fields of competence and their compulsory modules

8.1.1.a Field of competence: “Major in Plant Production and Propagation“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter

Prerequisites Student effort

Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

A01: Theories and Methods of Research

Lecture, Seminar

1 R, K 60 3

A02: Intercultural Communication and Leadership Ethics

Seminar 1 1, 3

R K 30

3

A03: Scientific Research Colloquium 1

Colloquium 1 SL 5

A04: Specific Research Methods

Colloquium 2 40 CP SL 15

A05: Evaluation and Interpretation of Research Data

2 A04 HA 15


Colloquium 4 A04 SL 4

B01: Biostatistics Lecture 2 K 60 6

Sum 51

8.1.1.b Field of competence: “Major in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)


Lecture, Seminar

1 R, K 60 3


Seminar 1 1, 3

R K 30

3


Colloquium 1 SL 5



A05: Evaluation and Interpretation of Research Data

2 A04 HA 15



B01: Biostatistics Lecture 2 K 60 6

Sum 51

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8.1.1.c Field of competence: “Major in Economics“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)


Lecture, Seminar

1 R, K 60 3


Seminar 1 1, 3

R K 30

3


Colloquium 1 SL 5



A05: Evaluation and Interpretation of Research D t

2 A04 HA 15



B02: Econometrics Lecture 2 K 60 3

Sum 48

8.1.1.d Field of competence: “Leadership in Development“

Module

Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

D01: Leadership and Responsible Management

Lecture

1, 3 K 60 3

D02: Analysis of Business and/or Research Operation by Internship

Internship 1-3 H 9

D03: Development Theory and Policy

Lecture, Seminar

2, 4 SL, K 60 3

D04: Planning, Management and Evaluation of Projects

Lecture 1, 3 MP 3

D05: Socio-Economic Aspects of Development

Lecture, Seminar

2,4 SL, K 60 3

Sum 21

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8.1.2.: Compulsory optional modules for respective field of competences

8.1.2.a Field of competence: “Major in Plant Production and Propagation“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

C03: Physiological Aspects of Ornamental Crop Production 1

Lecture 1, 3 K 45 3


Lecture 2, 4 K 45 3

C05: Introduction to Fruit Science

Lecture 1, 3 K 60 3

C06: World Fruit Crops: Botany and Production

Lecture 2, 4 C05 K 60 3

C18: Phytomedicine – Basics

Lecture, Practical Course

1, 3 K 60 6

C22: Vegetative Propagation and Container Production of Woody Plants

Lecture 2, 4 K90 3

C23: Seed Propagation, Breeding and Field Production of Woody Plants

Lecture 2, 4 K90 3

C28: International Vegetable Production Ecology


2, 4 K 60 SL

6

Sum 12

8.1.2.b Field of competence: “Major in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

C02: Molecular Biology

Lecture 2, 4 K 60 6

C10: Plant Breeding 1


1, 3 K 60 3

C11: Plant Breeding 2

Lecture 2, 4 C10 K 60 3

C12: Seminar on Plant Breeding

Seminar 2, 4 R 3

Sum 12

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8.1.2.c Field of competence: “Major in Economics“

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

C13: Horticultural Economics


1, 3 K 60 3

C14: Horticultural Marketing

Lecture 1, 3 K 60 3

C15: Environmental Economics


1, 3 K 60 3

C16: International Agricultural Policy

Lecture 2, 4 K 60 3

C17: Controlling and Business Analysis in Horticulture

Lecture, Seminar

2, 4 K 60 SL

6

Sum 12

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8.1.3.: Optional modules for specific fields of competence

Fields of competence: “Major in Plant Production and Propagation“, Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics“, “Major in Economics“

Module Course

Type Semes-

ter Prerequisites Student

effort Mode of

examination Credit

Points (CP)

C01: Computer Use and Information Technology for Scientists


1 K 60 3

C02: Molecular Biology Lecture 2, 4 K 60 6


Lecture 1, 3 K 45 3


Lecture 2, 4 K 45 3

C05: Introduction to Fruit Science

Lecture 1, 3 K 60 3

C06: World Fruit Crops: Botany and Production

Lecture 2, 4 C05 K 60 3

C07: Postharvest Physiology of Fruit


3 C05, C06 K 60, HA 6

C08: Physiology of Tree Fruit Crops

Lecture, Practical

4 C05 C06

K 60, HA 6

C09: Fruit Surface Biology


4 K 60, HA 6

C10: Plant Breeding 1 Lecture, Practical Course

1, 3 K 60 3

C11: Plant Breeding 2 Lecture 2, 4 C10 K 60 3

C12: Seminar on Plant Breeding

Seminar 2, 4 R 3

C13: Horticultural Economics


1, 3 K 60 3

C14: Horticultural Marketing

Lecture 1, 3 K 60 3

C15: Environmental Economics


1, 3 K 60 3

C16: International Agricultural Policy

Lecture 2, 4 K 60 3

C17: Controlling and Business Analysis in Horticulture

Lecture, Seminar

2, 4 K 60, SL 6

C18: Phytomedicine - Basics


1, 3 K 60 6

C19: Biological Plant Protection

Lecture, Seminar

1, 3 K 60 6

C20: Biotechnology and Plant Protection


1, 3 K 60 6

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Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

C21: Plant Protection and Environment (Risk Assessment)

Lecture 1, 3 K 60 6

C22: Vegetative Propagation and Container Production of Woody Plants

Lecture 2, 4 K 90 3

C23: Seed Propagation, Breeding and Field Production of Woody Plants

Lecture 2, 4 K 90 3

C24: Principles of Systems Modelling


1, 3 K 60, SL 6

C25: Crop Modelling Lecture, Practical Course

2, 4 K 60, SL 6

C26: Cropping Systems Modelling


2, 4 K 60, SL 6

C27: International Vegetable Production Systems

Lecture 2, 4 K 60 3

C28: International Vegetable Production Ecology


2, 4 K 60, SL 6

8.1.4.: Master Thesis

Module Course Type

Semes- ter


Mode of examination

Credit Points (CP)

Master Thesis*

4

20 CP and modules

Ü

MA 20, KO

25 30

5

* The module contains two modes of examinations, a colloquium and the master thesis Abbreviations:

K 60 Written examination with a duration of at least 60 min SL Study effort (e.g. exercises, paper or presentation) R Presentation HA Home work (e.g. seminar paper) CP ETCS Credit Points KO Colloquium MA Master thesis Ü Laboratory work MP oral examination

Very important: The compulsory modules have to be passed successfully. If you fail twice the examination you may apply to the "Board of Examiners" to have a final chance. If you miss the target in any compulsory module you will be disqualified from the course.

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8.2 Modules scheduled for WS 2016/2017 until SS 2018

Module No.

Name of the module WS 16/17

SS 17

WS 17/18

SS 18

A01 [ ]

Theories and Methods of Research Prof Dr. Th. Reydon X X

A02 [43140]

Intercultural Communication and Leadership Ethics Dr. Z. Bodrozic, Prof. Dr. M. Scholz X X

A03 [41916]

Scientific Research Colloquium 1 Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

A04 [ ]

Specific Research Methods Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

A05 [ ]

Evaluation and Interpretation of Research Data Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

A06 [41664]

Scientific Research Colloquium 2 Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

B01 [41910]

Biostatistics Prof. Dr. L. Hothorn X X

B02 [76443]

Econometrics Prof. Dr. U. Grote X

C01 [41900]

Computer Use and Information Technology for Scientists

C. Buczilowski, Prof. Dr. L. Hothorn X

C02 [41674]

Molecular Biology Prof. Dr. U. Schmitz X X

C03 [41913]

Physiological Aspects of Ornamental Crop Production 1

Prof. Dr. M. Serek X X

C04 [41665]


Prof. Dr. M. Serek X X

C05 [41924]

Introductory to Fruit Science Prof. Dr. M. Knoche X X

C06 [45013]

World Fruit Crops: Botany and Production Prof. Dr. M. Knoche X X

C07 [43096]

Postharvest Physiology of Fruit Prof. Dr. M. Knoche, Dr. E. Grimm X

C08 [40224]

Physiology of Tree Fruit Crops Prof. Dr. M. Knoche, Dr. E. Grimm X X

C09 [41930]

Fruit Surface Biology B.P. Khanal

X

C10 [41666]

Plant Breeding 1 Dr. M. Linde X X

C11 [41909]

Plant Breeding 2 Dr. M. Linde

X X

C12 [41663]

Seminar on Plant Breeding Prof. Dr. Th. Debener

X X

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Module No.


SS 17

WS 17/18

SS 18

C13 [41901]

Horticultural Economics Prof. Dr. H. Waibel et al. X X

C14 [41907]

Horticultural Marketing Dr. D. Kunze X X

C15 [172876]

Environmental Economics Prof. Dr. U. Grote X X

C16 [41673]

International Agricultural Policy Prof. Dr. U. Grote X X

C17 [41500]

Controlling and Business Analysis in Horticulture Dr. B. Hardeweg X X

C18 [41917]

Phytomedicine – Basics Dr. R Meyhöfer X

C19 [41403]

Biological Plant Protection Dr. R. Meyhöfer, Dr. H. v. Alten X

C20 [40405]

Biotechnology and Plant Protection Prof. Dr. E. Maiß X X

C21 [40009]

Plant Protection and Environment (Risk Assessment)

Prof. Dr. E. Maiß X X

C22 [45012]

Vegetative Propagation and Container Production of Woody Plants

Prof. Dr. T. Winkelmann, Dr. M. Bartsch, Dr. Ch. Bündig

X

C23 [41662]

Seed Propagation, Breeding and Field Production of Woody Plants

Prof. Dr. T. Winkelmann, Dr. M. Bartsch, Dr. Ch. Bündig

X

C24 [40030]

Principles of Systems Modelling Prof. Dr. H. Stützel, Dr. D.P. Moualeu-Ngangue X X

C25 [44016]

Crop Modelling Prof. Dr. H. Stützel, PD Dr. K. Kahlen, Dr. D.P. Moualeu-Ngangue

X X

C26 [45009]

Cropping Systems Modelling Prof. Dr. H. Stützel, PD Dr. K. Kahlen, Dr. D.P. Moualeu-Ngangue

X

C27 [41667]

International Vegetable Production Systems Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

C28 [45010]

International Vegetable Production Ecology Dr. A. Fricke, Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X

D01 [41918]

Leadership and Responsible Management Prof. Dr. W. Lentz X X

D02 [ ]

Analysis of Business and/or Research Operation by Internship

Prof. Dr. H. Stützel X X

D03 [44026]

Development Theory and Policy Dr. D. Kunze X X

D04 [72803]

Planning Management and Evaluation of Projects Prof. Dr. H. Waibel et al. X X

D05 [17464]

Socio-Economic Aspects of Development N.N. X

http://qis.verwaltung.uni-hannover.de/qisserver/servlet/de.his.servlet.RequestDispatcherServlet?state=verpublish&status=init&vmfile=no&moduleCall=webInfo&publishConfFile=webInfoPerson&publishSubDir=personal&keep=y&purge=y&personal.pid=36053

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8.3 Compulsory modules for the different fields of competence

Number of

Compulsory Modules

Credit points from

modules compulsory

for Major

Total credit Points from compulsory

modules

Compulsory for all students with a master

thesis in A01-A06, B01orB02 48 CP

1. Biostatistics To be decided by

supervisor depending

on topic of research 6 CP 27

2. Floriculture C03, C04 6 CP 27

3. Fruit Science C05, C06 6 CP 27

4. Genetics and Plant Breeding C10, C11 6 CP 27

5. Horticultural Economics C13, C14 6 CP 27

6. Phytopathology and Entomology C18 6 CP 27

7. Plant Biotechnology C20 6 CP 27

8. Tree Nursery Science C22, C23 6 CP 27

9. Vegetable Science C28 6 CP 27

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8.4 Example of a student’s selection of modules

Name: Jim Smith I-Number: 007 Main Advisor: Prof. Knowhow

Major: Major in Plant Production and Propagation Date: 05.10.2016

List of modules selected WS 16/17 to SS 2018 subject to approval by the examination board Identification


SS 2016

WS 16/17

SS 2017

A01 Theories and Methods of Research; Prof. Dr. T. Reydon 3

A02 Intercultural Communication and Ethics Dr. Z. Bodrozic, Prof. Dr. Scholz

3

D01 Leadership and Responsible Management Prof. Dr. W. Lentz 3

B01 Biostatistics Prof. Dr. L. Hothorn

6

A03 Scientific Research Colloquium 1 Prof. Dr. H. Stützel 5

A06 Scientific Research Colloquium 2 Prof. Dr. H. Stützel 4

D02 Analysis of Business and /or Research Operation by Internship Prof. Dr. H. Stützel

9

C25 Crop Modelling Prof. Dr. H. Stützel, PD Dr. K. Kahlen, Dr. D.P. Moualeu-Ngangue

6

D04 Planning, Management & Evaluation of Projects Prof. Dr. H. Waibel

3

C18 Phytomedicine – Basics Dr. R. Meyhöfer 6

C19 Biological Plant Protection Dr. R. Meyhöfer, Dr. H.v.Alten

6

C20 Biotechnology and Plant Protection Prof. Dr. E. Maiß 6

C21 Plant Protection and Environment (Risk Assessment) Prof. Dr. E. Maiss

6

Total Credit-Points 66 26 9 21 10 Hours per week 16 4 14 6

A list like this has to be sent before end of October to the Chair of the Examination Committee: Prof. M. Serek by mail: [email protected], copy to the Program Director Prof. H. Stützel [email protected]


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9 Guidelines

9.1 Internship guideline

Abstract

Module A05 “Analysis of Business Operation by Internship” of the Research Degree “Master of Science in International Horticulture,” offered by Horticultural Science, University of Hannover, Germany, is a core course component for all students. During this compulsory one-month internship, which is intended to complement theoretical demands of the course, each student will be expected not just to gain practical experience in a company, but also to become accustomed with the background of the chosen company, the resulting knowledge of which will be documented in a detailed report. This forms the basis for all other areas of the internship.

Duties of the internship supervisor

The lecturer in charge of organizing, implementing and supervising all internships related to module A05 will be referred to as the “Internship Supervisor.”

The Internship Supervisor will:

(1) Make initial contact with potential companies or organisations and draw up a list of those willing to accept an intern. This list should contain detailed information about which areas students can gain an insight into and what the company or organisation will expect from the intern.

(2) Contact all new students and their supervisors during the first semester and together start looking for a company or organisation relevant to their thesis subject, as well as to set a date for the internship. The most suitable time for an internship is during the break between the first and second semesters. Experience has shown that the later the internship is, the greater the restriction is on research possibilities.

(3) Help students plan their journey to and from the place of internship and to be available for advice for its duration.

(4) Ask the person in the company supervising the intern to assess the attainment of the intern. Form 1 enclosed in the appendix of this handbook should be used.

Duties of the intern

During her/his internship, the student will be expected to:

(1) Become accustomed with the organisation and routines of the company or company department they are assigned to as time and knowledge permits. In doing

so, compliance with management orders and rules is expected. Complaints should not be taken to the management, but referred to the internship supervisor (wage and salary agreements, hours worked and social security payments do not apply to internships, as no individual contract is signed).

(2) Complete a detailed description of the internship company. Should this be a larger company, such as Bayer in Leverkusen or BASF in Ludwigshafen, this description should also contain a diagram showing the structure of the company, which clearly shows the management level of the department in which the internship took place. Where Public Limited Companies (plcs) are concerned, some information from the Annual Report (such as balance sheets) should be attached. The completed description should comprise 8-12 pages.

(3) Write a diary relating to all assigned tasks and completed jobs. This should also form part of the report and should comprise 4-6 pages.

The description of the company and the diary should be combined as one final report and submitted to the internship supervisor no later than 20 days after the end of the internship.

At the same time, each supervisor in the company should be sent a copy of the final report.

Scheduling of internships

As a rule, internships can only be carried out during semester breaks. Exceptions to this must be approved by the Examinations Board. If possible, the internship should take place during the break after the first semester.

The minimum length of an internship is four weeks.

Should the intern become ill at any point during the internship and for more than a week, the internship should be extended or postponed accordingly.

Internship assessment

The Internship Supervisor will award a mark for performance during the internship. The quality of the final report, as well as the extent to which the intern has made use of knowledge gained during the internship, will be taken into account. For the quality of the report, the precision of the description of the organisation and the own work in this organisation, and also the reflection of the organisational structure and the own work are considered.

Should the intern’s overall performance be assessed as less than “satisfactory (4)”, a second internship will be deemed necessary. Should weaknesses be ascertained only in the final report, the internship supervisor can ask for the report to be revised and resubmitted.

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9.2 Guideline for writing research proposals

Essentially, a strong thesis proposal makes a strong thesis; and conversely, a weak proposal generally speaking yields an equally weak thesis. The more time spent on refining the proposal, the fewer the problems one will encounter during the preparation of the thesis. While it is difficult to describe the exact contents of each and every thesis proposal, especially given the wide variety of topics and methodologies which might be selected by the prospective thesis student, the following is offered more as a guide than a rigid mandate. It is organized in two main parts: The first part deals with the key components of the proposal while the second part emphasizes the style and format of the thesis.

While the length of a research proposal may vary between 10 and 30 pages, it should at a minimum have the following components:

Abstract

This part refers to a concise and brief explanation of the thesis research proposal. It must concisely state the research problem, objective, methods of research and expected findings including the time table for the whole research activity. The abstract must not exceed 250 words.

Introduction

This section should make the reader familiar with the problem under research. Briefly describe the wider area into which the problem is embedded. Describe the most relevant factors of influence. Coarsely structure the problem. Recommended length: ½ -1 page.

Literature review

The literature review provides an in-depth, exhaustive analysis of the present scientific knowledge on the proposed topic. Report the current theories and speculations as well as facts and observations relevant to your proposed project as supported by international scientific literature. Try to avoid the citation of textbooks and of unreferred (grey) literature. Critically evaluate the literature findings and draw the appropriate conclusions. The review should end with a summary statement about the research problem which includes what we know and do not know about the topic, and should lead over to the objective to the present study. Recommended length: 5-15 pages.

Objectives and hypotheses

This section of the proposal should define clearly the objectives of the present research. The hypotheses should state what the student expects to find, given the available literature, state of the research problem and method of analysis. It refers to the predicted outcome of the research. Any hypothesis should be posed such that it can be clearly accepted or rejected, and it must be falsifiable! Research hypotheses should be clearly

answerable using the findings of the present research. Recommended length: ½ -1 page.

Materials and methods

Materials and methods are intimately involved in the production and analysis of data. This section should comprise the materials procedures to be used for generating, collecting and evaluating data. Some indication of the source and availability of the data, proposed field methods, type of survey instruments or laboratory experiment should be included in this section.

The methods to be employed in analyzing and completing the thesis research should be clearly described, including, where appropriate, a justification of the specific methods to be employed. Discuss alternative methods of analyses related to your research that can ultimately lead you to the development of specific approaches for your analysis. The key variables, including examples of variables/effects to be measured, problems of measurement and special techniques to be utilized should be discussed. The description of the materials and methods used should be detailed enough to enable any other researcher to conducted the research in the same way. Recommended length: 5-15 pages

NOTE: If available data are to be subjected to secondary analysis, all articles, monographs or reports based on the data should be cited, along with any limitations and proposed remedies for these limitations.

Calendar of research activities

Set a detailed timetable to perform specific activities including field survey, laboratory analysis, data compilation and analysis including the intended period of time to complete the whole research activity. Recommended length: ½ -1 page.

References

List the literature sources used in the paper in an alphabetical order by author. See details in chapter 9.5.

9.3 Guideline for writing research reports

In Research Colloquium II during the second half of the fourth semester each student has to present a report about her/his research achievements. This is an excellent opportunity to communicate own findings and get feedback from fellow students helping to prepare the Thesis.

The length of a research report may vary between 10 and 20 pages. It should have the following components:

Abstract

See section 9.2

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Introduction

See section 9.2

Literature review

The same principles apply as in section 9.2, but the literature review may be more condensed. Recommended length: 2-4 pages.


See section 9.2


The same principles apply as in section 9.2, but the presentation of the materials and methods may be more condensed. Recommended length: 4-6 pages.

Results and discussion

For details see section 9.4: Recommended length: 10-15 pages.

References

See section 9.2

9.4 Guideline for preparation of the thesis

One of the tasks of the students in the Graduate Program Master of Science in International Horticulture is the production and completion of a thesis. This guide is produced to assist them in the preparation and submission of the thesis. It is intended to provide uniform standards for the preparatory requirements that stipulate several basic principles of presentation and format that must be followed to ensure acceptance of the thesis. Any deviation from the form described in this guide must be approved by the coordinator of the graduate program prior to processing the final draft of the document.

The student is instructed to first follow information found in the thesis proposal guidelines, then the information found in the guidelines for research colloquium II, and then the information found in these guidelines. There are similarities and interdependencies in some aspects of the three guidelines. But be sure to note the differences in their level of description and requirement.

Please note that the student is solely responsible for any infringements of copyright, patent, or other claims which may arise from her/his thesis. Under these circumstances, the department reserves the right to review granting the degree for which the thesis was a requirement. The accuracy and validity of the findings within the thesis are sole responsibility of the student. S/he is also responsible for conforming to regulations

governing format and pertinent deadlines.

The following sections describe the structure, styles and types of formats that must be adhered to when preparing the final copy of the thesis.

At a minimum, the thesis should have the following components:

a) Preliminary pages

Title Page, Dedication (if included), Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, Acknowledgments (if included), and Preface (if included).

b) Body of thesis

Introduction, including Literature Review, Objectives, Research Hypotheses, Research Methods, Results and Discussions (divided into chapters or sections), and Conclusions (and Recommendations as far Economics are concerned).

c) Final Items

Bibliography, Appendix(s), and Curriculum Vitae (if required).

Title page

The thesis must have a separate title page. Institutional affiliation, title of the research topic, degree sought, name of author, name of advisor(s), and date (month and year) are essential components of the title page. The date on the title page indicates the month and year the degree is conferred, regardless of when the work was completed.

Abstract

In social sciences and economics: The thesis abstract should be a brief overview of the study with sufficient details outlining the research problem to be solved, along with the proposed solution to the problem. Make the abstract informative by briefly stating the research objective, methods, major findings, and conclusions. It should be no more than 1000 words.

In science: One or two introductory sentences, the collected facts, one sentence outlook or conclusions - no opinions!

Introduction

The introduction provides the background information for the thesis, and should establish the framework for the research. It should briefly provide a description of the larger context in which the problem is found. Draw attention to topic's applicability and give your thesis question, outlining how you will investigate this issue. Also relate key studies that constitute the state of knowledge about the topic. At the end, the introduction should lead into and set the stage for the problem statement.

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Literature review

The review of literature incorporates theoretical and empirical literature that has relevance for the study. The literature review should be an in-depth, exhaustive look at the present research on the proposed topic. In reviewing the literature, the challenge is to be up-to-date on the specific area of study. There is an assumption here that the student has substantial knowledge of the topic which enables him to describe and discuss the status of current scientific knowledge in the topical field. Therefore, the student should specify the theoretical framework from which the problem is being approached based upon theories and principles described in the literature. The review should be organized according to key concepts or variables, types of samples used, methods employed or experimental facts gathered that focuses the information on the proposed topic. Place the literature citations in order of their importance.

The review should end with a summary statement about the research problem which includes what is known and not known about the topic and, if appropriate, why the latter is the case.


This section of the proposal should define clearly the objectives of the present research; stringently derived from the state of knowledge as presented in the literature review. The hypotheses should state what the student expects to find, given the available literature, state of the research problem and method of analysis. It refers to the predicted outcome of the research. A hypothesis should be posed such that it can be clearly accepted or rejected, and it must be falsifiable!


Methods are intimately involved in the production and analysis of data. The research methods should comprise of the procedures used for generating, collecting and evaluating data. Detailed description of the source and availability of the data, proposed field methods, type of survey instruments or laboratory experiment should be included in this section.

Methods and procedures employed in analyzing and completing the thesis research should be clearly stated, including, where appropriate, a justification of the specific methods applied. Note that a precise presentation of the procedures used is vital in establishing the validity and reproducibility of the results.

NOTE: If available data are to be subjected to secondary analysis, all articles, monographs or reports based on the data should be cited, along with any limitations and proposed remedies for these limitations.

Results and discussion

In science the presentation of results and the discussion of them will be separate two chapters. The results are presented without any discussion and citation. The discussion will compare the findings to the results in the literature.

In social sciences the presentation and discussion of the results is an important part of the thesis. Good judgment should be used in determining both the data to be presented and the method of presentation. Use the results or data analyses part necessary and pertinent to

your research issue. Data should be presented as clearly and simply as possible. Do not hide contradictory results. When definite contradictions exist, try to indicate the facts clearly.

Illustrations (tables and figures) are one of the best means of emphasizing your research results and supporting conclusions. They can be arranged to emphasize the significant part of your research results. Present the data as simply and straightforwardly as possible so that the significant points can be grasped easily.

To discuss the results adequately, you must clearly understand their significance. This requires that you have mastery of the theory pertaining to your field and broad knowledge of the information already available from work in this and allied fields. The discussion must clearly point out the exact contribution made to the existing fund of knowledge by the new data. It should explain and compare the results with that of similar works by other investigators. The major results and the conclusions, normally stated in the concluding section, must be clearly established here. Any new or unusual result should also be explained. In addition, the discussion part should present the professional relevance of the results for policy and the public interest, implications for future research, etc.

Conclusions and recommendations

Conclusions should be derived from the findings related to each research question. The conclusion should address significant findings of the investigation. Try to specify the main factual results, usually in short sentences. Present the conclusions in their order of importance. In the recommendation part the student gives her/his views and speculations based on the information provided by the investigation. The conclusions are a mixture of major facts and your opinion of them.

References

This refers to an alphabetized list of references. See the details in part II. The list should include all those sources cited in the body of the paper.

Appendices

Appendixes are optional. They contain extra, relevant material such as questionnaires, surveys, tables, figures, or computer data. These optional appendixes must be included in the Table of Contents, conforming to the format used there. They must also be formatted in the document in such a way that they are consistent with the other main divisions.

Vita

The vita is the last item of the document and may not appear in the Table of Contents. It is a brief, biographical sketch of the author, written by the author in paragraph form and in the third person. It is neither a curriculum vitae nor a résumé.

9.5 Styles and writing formats for proposals and theses

When establishing a style for a proposal or the thesis,

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follow the details in these guidelines. It is very essential that documentation and format be consistent throughout the thesis. Because the graduate program's primary concern is the presentation of the thesis as a clear, coherent, consistent, self-contained work, the manuscript must contain elements unifying the entire body of work.

As a general rule, use only one side of the paper; no left-hand pages are acceptable. Paragraphs and list of references should not be indented. Justification should be set only to the left margin. For the final version of the document, the print quality must be high. Each page must be free of corrections or extraneous marks. Liquid paper, typing correction tape, gray overcast, etc. are not acceptable on submitted final copies. Some of the most commonly used styles and formats that should be followed in preparing the thesis are listed as follows.

Margins

All margins (top, bottom, right and left) shall be 2.5 cm from the paper edge. All text must fit within these margin requirements (including tables, headers, footers, and figures). The page number can be positioned outside of these margins. When full-page prints of photographs are desired, the image area of the print must conform to the same margins as the text. Tables and figures may be photographically reduced to meet these requirements, provided all information is legible.

Line spacing

One and a half line spacing shall be used throughout the thesis except for footnotes, spacing at end of sections, long blocked quotations, and long tables. Triple spacing shall be used at the end of each section before the title of the next section and between the title of each chapter and the next. Single spacing is to be used for the following: long block quotations, subheadings in table and figure captions, long tables, notes, and foot notes. Text must go to the bottom of each page, except at the end of a chapter. Subheadings near the bottom of a page must be accompanied by at least one line of the following paragraph.

Font size and style

The font must be standard (8 to 14 points), and the same typeface must be used consistently throughout the thesis. The proposed standard fonts are as follows: Headings; 14 point, body; 12 point, footnotes, 8 point. Do not use fonts larger than 14 or smaller than 8 anywhere in the thesis. Times Roman typeface is preferred.

The same font must be used throughout the narrative, including page numbers and table and figure legends. All table titles and figure legends (title or descriptive information) must have identical typeface. Irregular typefaces are unacceptable. All main and subheadings must have identical font, size, and position/location in the page. Possible exceptions are labels, charts, graphs, and computer printouts.

Headings and subheadings

Be certain that headings and subheadings in each chapter are formatted identically, from the first level subheading to the succeeding levels. A single, consistent format must be maintained.

Major Heading

All major divisions, including chapter or main section titles, should begin on a new page. Major headings including titles such as Introduction, Chapter (Number and Title), Appendix (Number and Title), should be typed in all capital letters and be centered at the top of the page. These headings must be identical throughout the document in font/typeface, size, placement, upper/lower case (capitalization), bolding, and underlining.

First and Second Level Subheadings

Capitalize the first letter of each word except articles, conjunctions, and prepositions. Underline these headings, but do not use end punctuation. Subheadings may be numbered by chapter (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2). However, within each level of subheading, a single, consistent format must be maintained.

Third Level Subheading

Capitalize only the first letter of the first word, proper nouns, and modifiers only; end with a period, and start the text on the same line as the heading. Using more than three levels of subheadings is not recommended. Please note that it is not necessary to include all subheading levels in the Table of Contents.

Measurements, numbers and footnotes

Units and prefixes Use metric system and the International System of Units (SI), as a rule. Only SI – units and SI –prefixes (to form decimal multiples and submultiples) are allowed. For more information see http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/units.html !

Page numbering

All prefatory pages of the manuscript (pages preceding the first page of Chapter One) must be numbered using lower case Roman numerals (e.g., i, ii, iii, iv). These pages may include, but are not limited to, dedications, abstract, tables of contents, list of figures, list of tables, glossary, illustrations, prefaces, and acknowledgments. The exception is the title page, which must not be numbered and must not be shown in the Table of Contents. All lower case Roman numerals are to be centered at the bottom edge of the page.

Starting with the first page of Chapter One, all subsequent pages must be numbered sequentially using Arabic numbers (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4).These numbers are placed in the upper right corner of each page. If it becomes necessary to add material to the manuscript, the new pages must be identified using the page number preceding the location where the new pages are inserted and a lower case letter as follows: if four pages are to be added between page 20 and 21, they must be designated as 20a, 20b, 20c, and 20d.

http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Units/units.html

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In-Text Numbers

Spell out common fractions and common expressions (one-half, Fourth of July). Use numerals for numbers 10 and above, or lower numbers grouped with numbers 10 and above (for example, from 6 to 12 hours of sleep). Spell out numbers which are inexact, or below 10 and not grouped with numbers over 10 (one-tailed t test, eight items, nine pages, three-way interaction, five trials). To make plurals out of numbers, add s only, with no apostrophe (the 1950s). Use the percent symbol (%) only with figures (5%) not with written numbers (five percent). Numbers should be avoided when beginning a sentence. However, if it is necessary to do so, the number is written as a word.

Footnotes

If foot notes are to be used, they should be numbered in the text. Numbers which are used as footnotes in the body of the text should be indicated by superscript numbers to distinguish them from any other parenthesized numbers or formulas within the body of the text. The footnotes can be placed or stated at the bottom of each page or grouped at the end of each chapter as endnotes. They should be numbered consecutively throughout the document.

Illustrations, tables and figures

Illustrations include mainly tables and figures (charts, graphs, photographs, etc.). Please note that, by their graphic character, tables and figures must stand outside the text. They are independent of it physically, and they must be self-contained. They provide the evidence and examples for developing the text argument, but they do not constitute the argument. They are only the means, and so must be integrated into written text. The text should highlight, summarize, or interpret details in the illustrations, so that the reader can understand them.

Tables and figures can be presented horizontally or vertically, and they must fit within the required margins with placement of page numbers consistent throughout the entire manuscript. Illustrations must be numbered, given a title, and list any additional information required to explain them.

Tables are numbered consecutively (including tables in the appendices). The titles of all tables must be placed at the top of the table. Titles should be clear and concise. All information/data should be clearly and concisely balanced - visually accessible. Use consistent format (lines, etc.) throughout all tables.

Figures consist of pictorial elements. Figures are numbered consecutively (including in the appendices). The titles of all figures must be placed at the bottom of the figure. Titles should be clear and concise.

Photocopies or reduced photocopies and computer copies are acceptable if they are reproduced on the same quality paper as the text. They must be clearly legible and must adhere to margin requirements as stipulated in this guide.

Oversized and supplemental materials

Large fold-out maps and other charts must be

permanently attached (not stapled) to a numbered, blank page of the thesis and must be folded so as to conform to the margin's limitations. Nonprint media, such as computer diskettes, compact discs, videotapes, or audiotapes can be included with the thesis only if they are clarified by the information contained on these diskettes or tapes. The diskette or tape should be clearly marked with the student's name, major, thesis title, a reference to the information on the diskette or tape, and the location of the information in the manuscript. The diskette should be "read only," and, if possible, the information on the diskette should be printed out. Only one copy of the diskette or tape needs to be filed with the manuscript.

If it is not possible to reduce oversized materials, either roll such materials and place them in a mailing tube or loosely fold them into a larger envelope. Clearly label the tube or envelope with your name and location of the material in the manuscript. A page should be placed in the manuscript indicating the location.

Abbreviations, quotation marks, use of italics

Abbreviations

Except for familiar terms (cf., etc., e.g., i.e., viz., vs., ), which are normally to be used within a parenthesis, explain what an abbreviation means, the first time it occurs, e.g., Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). If an abbreviation is commonly used as a word, it does not require explanation, e.g., IQ. Use periods when making an abbreviation within a reference (p. 6, 2nd ed.). Here are some of the abbreviations for use in a reference list: chap. for chapter; ed. for edition; rev. ed. for revised edition; 2nd ed. for second edition; ed. for edited by; trans. for translated by; p. for page number; pp. for referring to more than one page (use p. and pp. abbreviations for all types of references except for journals and magazines. For these references just give the numbers themselves); vol. for volume; No. for Number, and Tech. Rep. for Technical Report. Do not use periods within measurements (m, cm, mm). To form plurals of abbreviations, add s alone, without apostrophe (IQs, vols., eds.). In using standard abbreviations for measurements, like m for meter, do not add an s to make it plural.

Quotation marks

Use quotation marks for phrases, sentences, paragraphs, articles and chapter titles cited in the text. For example: In Hatizus‘ (1996) article, “Sustainability and institutions – Catchwords or new agenda for ecologically sound development”, markets are seen as “ the most efficient institutions for allocating resources, coordinating individual decisions, and providing signals of factor scarcities” (p. 210). For long quotations, say over 50 words in length, indent the whole block five spaces. Use three dots when omitting material, four if the omitted material includes the end of a sentence. Do not use dots at the beginning or end of a quotation unless it is important to indicate the quotation begins or ends in midsentence.

Italics

Use italics only for species or botanical names. Do not

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use italics for common foreign abbreviations (vice versa, et al., a priori) and for words used as statistical symbols. They are not also to be used for subheadings or other textural elements.

9.6 Reference formats for proposals and theses

References are citations of other works such as books, journal articles, or private communications. References in text are treated somewhat differently from references in the bibliography or a complete list at the end of the thesis.

In-text references

Use the author-year format to cite references in text. For example: As Smith (1990) points out: A recent study (Smith, 1990) shows... . In case of a direct application or use of phrases, full sentences or paragraphs from references, use quotation marks and always provide author, year, and page citation. For example: Markets are seen as “the most efficient institutions for allocating resources, coordinating individual decisions, and providing signals of factor scarcities” (Hatizu, 1996, p. 210).

For two-author citations, spell out both authors on all occurrences. For multiple-author citations use et al. So it is Smith, Hatizu et al., with a period after “al”, and no underlining or italics, remember to give the full citation in the list of references (bibliography). The first time a reference is used in a paragraph, give the year, thereafter (if the citation is repeated in the text) omit the year. Remember this does not apply in author-year-page citations with quotation marks. If there are two or more multiple-author references which shorten to the same “et al.” form, making it ambiguous, give as many author names as necessary to make them distinct, before et al. For example: (Smith, Hatizu et al., 1996) to distinguish it from (Smith, Burke et al., 1997). If citing multiple works by the same author at the same time, arrange years in order. In general, use letters after years to distinguish multiple publications by the same author in the same year. For example: Several studies (Johnson, 1988, 1990a, 1990b, 1995 in press-a, 1995 in press-b) showed the same thing.

For e-mail, letters or other personal communications, use personal communication, for example: (Anderson, personal communication, September 30, 2006). These do not appear in the reference list. If possible, give the position or institutional affiliation of the person communicated.

Reference list formats in the bibliography

Alphabetize authors chronologically by first significant word. Use prefixes in alphabetizing names, if commonly part of the surname (De Vries). Single-author citations precede multiple-author citations (Zev, 1990 then Zev et al., 1990). Here are a few examples of formats to be used in the thesis.

Books

MALONEY, T. R. and MILLIGAN, R. A. (1996). Human resource management for golf course superintendents. Ann Arbor press, Inc., Chelsea, Michigan.

VAN KEULEN, H. (1993). Options for agricultural development: a new quantitative approach. In F. W. T. Penning de Vries et al. (eds.), Systems approaches for agricultural development. pp. 355-365. Kluwer academic publishers, The Netherlands.

Note: This format can also be used for edited symposia, proceedings and special issues.

Electronic media

Increasingly, internet addresses are specified using a URL (uniform resource locator). The whole purpose of a URL is to give access or “on-line availability” of a document. The URL indicates the type of resource (FTP, gopher, WWW) followed by two forward slashes followed by an exact location (machine, site, directory, and file) and the date of access. Reference with a URL address can be listed as follows:

CASEWELL, J. A. (1996). Rethinking the role of government in the future agri-food system. Available: http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/famc/caswellj.html. Accessed: 12.10.98

Note: The URL is increasingly recognized as the standard way of specifying addresses for retrievable documents on the internet. In general, give information which permits retrieval of the document and date of citation. If it is on a CD-ROM, give the publisher; if it is from an on-line database, give the sponsoring organization or publisher.

Journal article

SPITCH, M. L., VERZY, H. N., AND WILKIE, D. M. (1993). Subjective shortening: A model of pigeons’ memory for event duration. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Processes, 10: 14-30.

Note: Journal names should be underlined continuously through the title. In the above citation, 10 refers to the volume number and 14-30 are page numbers.

Group or institutional authors

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. (1993). The title goes here. Journal of Something, 8: 5-9.

Magazine article

GARDNER, H. (1991). Do babies sing a universal song? Psychology Today (June), 70-76.

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Newsletter article

Brown, L. S. (1993). My research with oranges. The Psychology Department Newsletter, No. 3 (Spring), p. 2.

Pamphlet

Just Say No Foundation (1992). Saving our youth. (9th ed.) [Brochure]. Washington, D.C.

Note: In the case of publications in any language other than English, the original title is to be retained. However, the title of publications in non-Latin alphabets should be translated and a notation such as “in Russian” or “in Japanese, with English abstract” should be added. Work accepted for publication but yet not published should be referred to as “in press”. If you use unpublished work add “unpublished” to the usual availability information.

Miscellaneous

Hyphenation should not occur at the end of lines, only between words when necessary. Do not underline common foreign abbreviations (vice versa, a priori). Do not underline for mere emphasis. Underline botanical names, and introduction of new terms and labels (the first time only).

Some of the styles and formats in these guidelines follow the principles presented in the publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) which is used by many universities as a basic guide for organizing, writing and submitting research manuscripts.

9.7 Guidelines for oral presentations

Oral presentations are an important means of communicating scientific information, not only in Research Colloquia I and II but also at scientific meetings. You should therefore carefully prepare your presentations in order to gain positive experience with oral presentations.

Structure

Basically the same sequence applies as in the reports. A presentation always starts with a title slide, then the introduction of the topic, followed by a clear presentation of the objectives and hypotheses. Then, materials and methods, results are shown and discussed. The presentations ends with a summary of the findings and

the conclusions drawn.

PowerPoint

The standard presentation tool nowadays is PowerPoint. This powerful program offers many opportunities but also many dangers. The following points should be carefully considered:

- the individual slides should not contain too much information

- only clearly legible(sans-serif) fonts should be used, i.e. Arial

- colors and color combinations should be selected cautiously

- bullet lists should not be overused - animations should be used cautiously. For more details students are referred to the paper of Roper and Gilgen (2004, http://www.ashs.org/authors/forms/impr_ppoint.pdf)

Preparation

The preparation should be started early enough to practice several times before the colloquium, if possible within the working group.

Presenting

In the presentation, it is important that the speaker

- speaks clearly and loudly - holds eye contact with the audience - does not read long parts from the slides - uses the pointer in a calm manner

Further reading

http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/Bio111/wordfiles/lab%20guide/2%20OralReports.DOC

http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/learning/oralpres.html

http://www.ashs.org/authors/forms/impr_ppoint.pdf





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10 Module descriptions

A: Compulsory modules for all Majors

Compulsory module

Theories and Methods of Research A01 [ ]

Semester WS 2016/2017,WS 2017/2018 for students in the second year Organisation Stützel Lecturers Reydon (INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY) Course type lecture of 2 hours a week with exercises

Mode of examination

examination paper presentation 20 %, examination paper 80 %

Accomplishment presentation of student’s research connected to this course ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Rather than providing only facts and techniques, we educate our students to become critical thinkers and researchers, and responsible persons. Students learn to analyse and structure problems, methods of scientific reasoning, and to ask the right questions. Important is a critical judgment towards own observations and point of view. We familiarize students with basic methodological questions and their assessment. Content: In the lecture section of the course, the development of theories of scientific method from the Scientific Revolution to today, as well as some of the principal methodologies of research are presented. In the exercise section, students will present their own research project, explain the methods used, and connect their work to the theories of scientific method that were presented in the lecture section. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BACON, F. (2000): The New Organon (Ed. Lisa Jardine & Michael Silverthorne), Cambridge: Cambridge

University Press. BARKER, G. and KITCHER, P. (2014): Philosophy of Science: A New Introduction, New York: Oxford

University Press. ESF/ALLEA (2011): The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, Strasbourg: ESF / Amsterdam:

ALLEA. GODFREY-SMITH, P. (2003): Theory and reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, Chicago &

London: University of Chicago Press. KITCHER, P. (2004): ‘Responsible biology’, BioScience 54: 331-336. LADYMAN, J. (2002): Understanding Philosophy of Science, London & New York: Routledge. POPPER, K. R. (2002): The Logic of Scientific Discovery, London & New York: Routledge. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62

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Compulsory module

Intercultural Communication and Leadership Ethics

A02 [43140]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Stützel

Lecturers Bodrozic; Scholz

Course type Seminar Mode of examination Presentation (50 %), written examination (50 %)

Accomplishment Understanding of social interactions

ECTS-CP 3

Learning objectives: Communication within international companies and communities is complex. Not only cultural factors, but also personality and situational factors determine the outcomes of communication efforts. This complexity leads to an increase of misunderstandings and conflicts; their resolution involves significant challenges. The seminar aims at finding strategies for dealing with the described complexity, improving the participants' understanding of cultural differences and expanding their capacity to act and communicate adequately. The influence our actions have on the well-being of others and their surroundings is fast be-coming an increasingly important factor in decision-making in the professional context. The question in how far professional and economic success hinges on a responsible way of inter-acting with others is of particular significance. Reflected, value-orientated actions enable us to deal with complex and challenging professional situations efficiently. It is vital for any person who finds herself in an management position to take decisions in a consciously responsible way and to be able to reflect on the ethical dimension of potential conflicts. This seminar seeks to give the participants the appropriate skills and competences as well as build on and enhance existing skills. Content: 1.Intercultural communication Key topics: concept of culture; the role of culture, situation and personality in communication; cross-cultural differences; culture shock and cultural adaptation; value-square model. Learning in the seminar is based on using case studies, simulations, role playing, and discussions. International students are supported to develop strategies for better communication with partners and integration into German society. 2. Ethical leadership As a basis for seminar discussions serve introductory articles and book chapters. Students will read the relevant literature provided and give a (short) presentation and participate actively in discussions. The seminar is intended as an interdisciplinary course. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: CRANE, A. and MATTEN, D. (2016): Business Ethics. Oxford University Press. Oxford. FRIEDMAN, M. (1970): The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. The New York Times

Magazine, 13. September 1970. HELWIG, P. (1967): Charakterologie [Characterology]. Freiburg im Breisgau: Herder. HOFSTEDE, G. (2001): Culture's Consequences -- Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and

Organizations Across Nations. 2nd edition, Thousand Oaks, London, Neu Delhi. SCHULZ VON THUN, F. (1998): Miteinander reden, Teil 2: Stile, Werte und Persönlichkeitsentwicklung [Being

on Speaking Terms, Part 2: Styles, Values and Personality Development]. Reinbek bei Hamburg: Rowohlt.

SCHULZ VON THUN, F. (2008): Six Tools for Clear Communication. Hamburg: Institut für Kommunikation. TING-TOOMEY S. (1999): Communicating across cultures. Guilford Press, London/New York. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Seminars: 40 Student managed learning: 50

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Compulsory module

Scientific Research Colloquium 1 A03 [41916]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type seminar and discussion of 3 hours a week

Mode of examination

submitted paper or research proposal (30 %), oral presentation with PowerPoint (70 %)

Accomplishment research proposal (15-20 pages) and presentation (PowerPoint) continuous participation

ECTS-CP 5 Learning objectives: With the research proposal the students show that they are familiar with the literature relevant for the topic chosen and that the research plan is derived from the state of present knowledge. They do not only review literature in context of the research topic, but also develop a research plan - given time, money and other resources. Additionally the students are introduced into the modern presentation technology (PowerPoint etc.) and learn the basics of moderate scientific discussion. Content: The course holds a research colloquium for all master students each winter semester, in which the main emphasis is on the planning and conduction of research projects. In the first part of the course an introduction to modern presentation technology will be given. In the second part each MSc student must present and defend his/her research plan within this colloquium. A manuscript of the text to be presented must be submitted to the lecturer conducting the research colloquium. It will be marked to assess the performance. This is not an examination in accordance with § 8. examination regulations. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BRUSAW, C. T., ALRED, G. J. and OLIU, W. E. (1996): The Concise Handbook for Technical Writing. New

York: St. Martin Press. DAY, R. A. and GASTEL, B. (2006): How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 6th Edion. Greenwood

Press. FRIEDLAND, A. J. and FOLT, C. L. (2000): Writing Successful Science Proposals. Yale University Press. HOUP, P. and TEBEAUX (1999): Reporting Technical Information. 8th Edition. Allyn and Bacon Publishers. SIDES, C. H. (1995): How to Write and Present Technical Information. 2nd Edition. Phoenix: Oryx Press. STANFORD, T. M. (1991): Ems Report Writing: A Pocket Reference, Prentice Hall. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Colloquium attendance: 28 Preparation of research proposal: 92 Preparation of oral presentation: 30

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Compulsory module

Specific Research Methods A04 [40030]

Semester SS 2017, SS 2018

Organisation Stützel (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Lecturers First supervisors Course type Individual instruction

Mode of examination

Study effort

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 15 Learning objectives: Students will acquire specific experimental/empirical methods relevant for their field of specialization, in particular for the successful conduction of their thesis research. They will be individually instructed by their first supervisors or members of the first supervisor’s group. Students will be made familiar with the use of sophisticated technical equipment like controlled-environment devices, analytical instruments, instruments for measurements of physiological parameters, sampling techniques etc. They will learn the technical specifications, limitations to their use, safety rules and maintenance instructions. Students will also learn specific laboratory methods or the use of specific computer software products. After completion of this module students should be in a position to conduct their thesis research. Content: The content is customized to the needs of the student and depends on the nature of the research project. Prerequisites: successful collection of 40 CP. Indicative bibliography: Students will be provided with scientific literature relevant for the topics of instruction. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Individual instructions: 200 Student managed learning: 250

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Compulsory module

Evaluation and Interpretation of Research Data

A05 [ ]


Organisation Stützel (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Lecturers First supervisors Course type Individual instruction

Mode of examination

Study effort

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 15 Learning objectives: Students will acquire specific knowledge how to get the scientific information out of the data generated from their own research, from the point of their collection to the final publication. They will be individually instructed by their first supervisors or members of the first supervisor’s group. Students will be made familiar with methods of data analysis like non-standard statistical procedures including the use of appropriate software. They will learn to evaluate their data for biological, economic etc. significance and will learn to present these data appropriately. They will also learn to discuss their data in the context of their scientific objectives and to draw legitimate conclusions. After completion of this module students should be in a position to analyze, interpret and publish their research findings. Content: The content is customized to the needs of the student and depends on the nature of the research project. Prerequisites: the successful completion of module A04.

Indicative bibliography: Students will be provided with scientific literature relevant for the topics of instruction. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Individual instructions: 200 Student managed learning: 250

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Compulsory module

Scientific Research Colloquium 2 A06 [41664]


Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING)

Course type seminar and discussion of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

research proposal (30 %) and oral presentation (70%)

Accomplishment research proposal (15-20 pages) and presentation (PowerPoint); continuous participation

ECTS-CP 4 Learning objectives: Students improve their capability of presentation, interpretation and critical discussion of research findings. With the research proposal the students show that they are familiar with the literature relevant for the topic chosen and that the research plan is derived from the state of present knowledge. They do not only review literature in context of the research topic, but also develop a research plan - given time, money and other resources Content: The course holds a research colloquium for all graduate students each summer semester, in which the main emphasis is on the presentation and interpretation of research results. Each participant must present and interpret his/her results. A manuscript of the text to be presented must be submitted and will be marked. Prerequisites: successful completion of module A04.

Indicative bibliography: ALLEY, M. (2000): The Craft of Editing. Springer, Telos. CAREY, S. S. (1997): A Beginner's Guide to Scientific Method. Thomson Publishing Service Ltd. DAY, R.A. and GASTEL, B. (2006): How to write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 6th Edition. Greenwood

Press. EBEL, H. F., BLIEFERT, C. and RUSSEY, W. E. (1998): The Art of Scientific Writing. Wiley/VCH, Weinheim. FRIEDLAND, A. J. and FOLT, C. L. (2000): Writing Successful Science Proposals. Yale University Press. GLESNE, C. (1999): Becoming Qualitative Researchers: An Introduction. 2nd Edition. Addison Wesley Pub

Co. MERIWETHER, N. W. (1996): 12 Easy Steps to Successful Research Papers. NTC Publishing Group. SINGLETON, R. and STRAIT, B. C. (1998): Approaches to Social Research. Oxford University Press (Sd). Indicative learning activities (in hours): Colloquium attendance: 28 Preparation of presentation and paper 92

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B: Compulsory modules depending on Majors

Compulsory module*

Biostatistics B01 [41910]

Semester WS 2016/17, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Hothorn (BIOSTATISTICS) Lecturers Kruppa (TIHO) Course type lecture of 4 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment case studies ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students will gain basic knowledge in descriptive statistics, distributions, principles of probability, estimation and hypothesis testing, two-sample tests, fixed effect analysis of variance (multiple comparison procedures, fixed effect ANOVA (block design, multi-way layout), correlation and regression analysis, basic statistics in R. They learn to evaluate research-based data of own experiments. Content: Part I: Basics in statistics. This part provides an introduction to descriptive statistics, distributions,

principles of probability, estimation and hypothesis testing, two-sample tests and one-way analysis of variance (fixed effect additive model, partitioning in sum of squares, definition of degree of freedom, the F-distribution) and their realization in R. A case study will be worked out as an essay using own web-based data.

Part II: Basics in biostatistics. This part provides an introduction to the planning and evaluation of tests, using analysis of variance methods. Starting with general approaches of two-sample tests (up to confidence intervals), important multiple comparison procedures (relevant to variety and agronomy trials) will be shown. Variance analysis in model I (fixed effects) will be treated as a randomized set-up and block design. The basics of correlation and regression analysis will be dealt with. All the procedures will be illustrated in the practice class, using example data in the R package in the ITS-Pool. Moreover, software-based descriptive analysis is used for all data examples. A case study will be worked out as an essay using own research-based data.

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: DEAN, A. D. and VOSS (1999): Design and analysis of experiments, Springer, New York. Documentation of R www.r-project.org PETERSEN, R. G. (1994): Agriculture field experiments. M. Dekker, New York. SOKAL, R. R. and ROHLF, F. J. (1995): Biometry. 3rd. Edition. Freeman, New York. Chapters 2-9.5. Examples, on-line help, handouts (pdf-files see: www.biostat.uni-hannover.de), on-line data archives Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 56 Working with R in ITS-Pool: 28 Student managed learning: 96 *for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

http://www.r-project.org/

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Compulsory module*

Econometrics B02 [76443]

Semester SS 2017

Organisation Grote Lecturers Grote (Environmental Economics and World Trade) Course type lecture with exercises of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination (100 %), 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: The students gain an understanding of basic econometric models. Foundations of economic policies familiarize students with the use and interpretation of econometric models and their results. Content: Introduction in different econometric models (regression, cluster, discriminance analysis etc.) and critical assessment of their results; use of simple econometric models based on examples from the horticultural sector using the Stata/SPSS software packages (no previous knowledge required for Stata/SPSS). Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: GREENE, W. H. (2002): Econometric Analysis. 5th Edition. Prentice Hall, London.

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * for students with major Economics

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C: Optional and compulsory optional modules

Optional module

Computer Use and Information Technology for Scientists

C01 [41900]

Semester WS 2016/2017

Organisation Hothorn Lecturers Buczilowski, Hothorn, et al. (BIOSTATISTICS) Course type lecture with demonstrations and exercises (ITS-Pool) of 4 hours a week

Mode of examination

Written examination in ITS-Pool (100 %), 60 min

Assessment -

ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students gain basic knowledge in computer use for report generation and technical expertise in collecting information in WorldWideWeb relevant for their research. Content: Introduction in the PC use within the ITS-Pool network, operation system MS-Windows 8.1, Ubuntu Linux, word processing using MS-Word, spreadsheet use with MS-Excel, scientific presentation with MS-PowerPoint, working with several options of the Internet, understanding relational databases using MS-Access Part II: Basics and usage of electronically information retrieval systems (catalogue systems and databases), information retrieval within the WWW, specific horticultural software and information systems, literature studies in different fields of research (crop science, phytopathology, plant nutrition, biotechnology, genetics, agricultural engineering). Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: http://www.tib.uni-hannover.de. 4.9.2001. KOCH, T. (2001): Browsing and Searching Internet Resources.

http://www.lub.lu.se/netlab/documents/nav_menu.html, 4.9.2001. University Library Hannover (2001): Welcome to the information system of the University Library Hannover

and the Technical Information Library (UB/TIB), English version On-line help, handouts, on-line data archives. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 56 Working in the ITS-POOL: 100 Student managed learning: 24

http://www.lub.lu.se/netlab/documents/nav_menu.html

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Optional module*

Molecular Biology C02 [41674]


Organisation Schmitz Lecturers Schmitz (SECTION PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY) Course Type lecture of 4 hours a week Mode of examination

written examination 100 %, 60 min

Accomplishment a detailed protocol of all experiments is a prerequisite for participation in the written exam

ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: The students will gain fundamental knowledge of molecular biology: Practical aspects of molecular genetics and protein analysis: Design and execution of experiments in the field of molecular biology. They learn to prepare a detailed protocol of all experiments including a section on materials and methods, a clear presentation of the results and a discussion on the expected and the real outcome of the experiments. Students will gain fundamental knowledge about the structure and function of the genetic material, about the possibility of analysing DNA and about applications of DNA technology as well as basic knowledge of proteins and analytical methods for protein characterization. In this course the students learn the fundamentals of experimental scientific work in the field of molecular biology. Starting with a hypothesis they learn to perform molecular genetic experiments. They evaluate the results of their experiments and test their hypothesis. Content: Isolation of plasmid DNA from bacteria; cloning of a plant gene into a bacterial vector; transformation and selection of recombinant clones; restriction analysis and gel electrophoresis of DNA; DNA sequencing; PCR analysis; Computer analysis of DNA; data bank search; molecular markers and their use in plant breeding; protein solubilisation, isolation and characterization; protein electrophoresis and staining; isoelectric focussing of proteins; Blue-native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. As some experiments are very time consuming and require special skills (e.g. DNA sequencing) the results of model experiments (e.g. copies of sequencing gels) are analysed and integrated into the work. In short lectures the theoretical background of molecular biology and its methods is illustrated with transparencies. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: ALBERTS, B. (2014): Molecular Biology of The Cell, 36th Edition. Garland, New York, London. SAMBROOK, J., FRITSCH, E. F. and MANIATIS, T. (2001): Molecular cloning: a labaratory manual. 3rd Edition.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, New York. SIMPSON, R. J., ADAMS, P. D. and GOLEMIS, E. A. (2008): Basic Methods in Protein Purification and

Analysis: A Laboratory Manual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 30 Practical training: 30 Student managed learning: 120

* compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

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Optional module*


C03 [41913]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Serek Lecturers Serek (FLORICULTURE) Type course of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination, 45 min

Accomplishment written examination, project presentation and written report

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Physiological and molecular aspects of ornamental crop production Content: Lectures: Physiology of ornamental plant production. Following subjects will be covered:

1. Introduction to floriculture: overview of the most important floriculture crops, production and trade in national and international perspectives.

2. Production physiology of selected commercially important ornamental species: propagation, growth, vegetative and generative development, pre- and postharvest physiology and breeding strategies will be presented for miniature roses and Kalanchoë.

Theoretical project: Students will work in groups on selected topics. This will involve the accurate understanding of the scientific background and the results, extraction of the most relevant findings leading into a final summarizing presentation. Research paper seminar: Students will individually present and discuss a research paper related to the project work. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: Scientific articles relevant for lecture subjects will be recommended and uploaded on the Stud-IP. Following

books are recommended:

DAVIS, P. J. (2010): Plant hormones; Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction, Action. (3rd edition) ISBN 978-1-4020-2686-7

DOLE, J. M. and WILKINS, H. F. (2005): Floriculture: Principles and Species (2nd edition). Prentice-Hall Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0130462503

TAIZ, L. and ZEIGER, E. (2015): Plant Physiology (6th edition). Sinauer, Sunderland MA.USA, ISBN: 978-1-60535-255-8

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 30 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 30

* compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology

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Optional module*


C04 [41665]


Organisation Serek Lecturers Serek (FLORICULTURE) Type course of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination, 45 min

Accomplishment written examination, project presentation and written report

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Physiological and molecular aspects of ornamental crop production Content: Lectures: Postharvest physiology of ornamental plant production. Following subjects will be covered:

1. Postharvest physiology: Factors influencing postproduction quality of ornamentals, such as temperature, water and food supply, ethylene, composition of atmosphere, flower maturity, growth tropism, light, mechanical damages, diseases, will be covered in details. Furthermore, students will learn about environmental, chemical, and molecular methods for improvement of quality and postharvest performance of ornamental plants.

2. Biotechnology of ornamentals: recent advances in use of biotechnology in ornamental plant industry.

Theoretical project: Students will work in groups on selected topics. This will involve the accurate understanding of the scientific background and the results, extraction of the most relevant findings leading into a final summarizing presentation. Research paper seminar: Students will individually present and discuss a research paper related to the project work. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: A range of recent scientific articles relevant for lecture subjects will be recommended and uploaded on the

Stud-IP. Following books/ book chapters/ reviews are recommended:

DAVIS, P.J. (2010): Plant hormones; Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction, Action. (3rd edition) ISBN 978-1-4020-2686-7

DEBENER, T. and WINKELMANN, T. (2010): Ornamentals. Chapter 19 in: Genetic Modification of Plants, (EDS) KEMPKEN F. and JUNG, C. Volume 64, Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, Springer –Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg.

REID, M. S. and JIANG, C. Z. (2012): Postharvest Biology & Technology of Cut Flowers and Potted Plants. Horticulture Reviews, Vol. 40. 1st Edition, Willey Blackwell, 1-54

SEREK, M., WOLTERING, E., SISLER, E.C., FRELLO S. and SRISKANDARAJAH, S. (2006): Controlling ethylene responses in flowers at the receptor level. Biotechnology Advances 24: 368-381

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 30 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 30 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology

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Optional module*

Introduction to Fruit Science C05 [41924]

Semester WS 2016/2017; WS 2017/2018

Organisation Knoche Lecturers Knoche (FRUIT SCIENCE) Type course of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written exam (60 min)

Accomplishment presentation

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students develop basic understanding of the biology of fruit crops Content: Selected morphological and physiological aspects of growth and development of fruit trees and small fruits including vegetative growth, coordination and manipulation; dormancy and hardiness; flower induction and development; pollination and fertilisation; self-sterility, inter-sterility; fruit set, fruit growth and development, maturity and ripening, climacteric and non-climacteric fruit. Prerequisites: None Indicative bibliography: FAUST, M. (1989): Physiology of Temperate Zone fruit trees. John-Wiley & Sons JACKSON, D. I. and LOONEY, N. E. (1999): Temperate and subtropical fruit production. CAB International,

Oxon, UK KAYS, S. J. (1991): Postharvest physiology of perishable plant products. AVI Book, van Nostrand Reinhold,

New York. KOZLOWSKI T. T. and PALLARDY. S. G. (1996): Physiology of woody plants. Academic press, New York. NOBEL, P. S. (1991): Physicochemical and environmental plant physiology. Academic Press, London RYUGO, K. (1988): Fruit Culture: Its Science and Art. John-Wiley & Sons TAIZ, L. and ZEIGER, E. (1998): Plant Physiology. Sinauer, Sunderland MA. USA TROMP, J., Webster, A. D., and WERTHEIM, S. J (2005): Fundamentals of temperate zone tree fruit

production. Backhuys Publishers, Leiden, NL. WESTWOOD, M. E. (1993): Temperate-zone Pomology. Timber Press. Selected reprints Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology

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Optional module*

World Fruit Crops: Botany and Production

C06 [45013]


Organisation Knoche Lecturers Khanal (FRUIT SCIENCE) Type course of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written exam (60 min.)

Accomplishment presentation

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students acquire knowledge about the biology and production of important world fruit crops of tropical, subtropical and the temperate zone Content: Lectures Major fruit crops of the tropica, subtropical, and temperate zone – botany, physiology, major cultivars, propagation techniques, rootstocks, planting systems, growth regulation, crop protection, harvest, postharvest handling and storage. The focus will be on crops from all climatic regions including mango, pineapple, banana, papaya, avocado, grapes, citrus, apple, cherry, strawberry, blueberry. Seminars Original research reprints will be provided to the students. The students will summarize the paper and prepare oral presentations for the seminar. Prerequisites: Completion of module C05. Successful completion of C06 is a prerequisite for participating in module C07- C08. Indicative bibliography: Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases, of Stone Fruit Diseases, of Strawberry Diseases, of Raspberry

and Blackberry Diseases. The American Phytopathological Society. DAVIES F. S. and ALBRIGO. L.G. (1994): Citrus. Crop Production Science in Horticulture 2, CABI Publishing,

Oxon, UK FERREE, D. C., WARRINGTON, I. J. (2003): Apples – Botany, production and uses. CAB International, Oxon,

UK RIEGER, M. (2006): Introduction to fruit crops. Haworth Press, Binghamptom, NY. ROBINSON, J. C. (1996): Bananas and Plantains. Crop Production Science in Horticulture 5, CABI

Publishing, Oxon, UK Selected reprints. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation and Plant Biotechnology

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Optional module

Postharvest Physiology of Fruit C07 [43096]


Organisation Knoche Lecturers Knoche, Grimm, Khanal (FRUIT SCIENCE) Type lectures, seminars (2 hours per week; Knoche); lab (2 hours per week as

bloc; Grimm, Khanal) Mode of examination

oral exam (75 %) and lab report (25 %)

Accomplishment proposal, presentation, report

ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Fundamentals of postharvest physiology Content: The class focuses on selected aspects of postharvest physiology (incl. maturation, ripening, transpiration, respiration, cell wall metabolism, ethylene etc.) and postharvest technology (grading, storage, pretreatments, processing). Students prepare oral presentations for seminars. A lab class augments lectures and seminars and improves experimental skills. The lab will be held as a two week bloc course in the semester. Students will prepare a report that summarizes their findings in a scientific short communication paper. An optional one-day field trip provides examples of commercial postharvest practices.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of module C05 and C06. Indicative bibliography: FERREE, D. C., WARRINGTON, I. J. (2003): Apples – Botany, Production and Uses. CABI Publishing, Oxon;

ISBN 0-85199-592-6 KADER, A. A. (1992): Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. University of California, Publication

3311; ISBN 0-931876-99-0 KAYS, S. J. (1991): Postharvest Physiolgoy of Perishable Plant Products. AVI Book, van Nostrand Reinhold,

New York; ISBN 0-442-23912-2 TAIZ, L., ZEIGER, E. (2006): Plant Physiology. 4th edition, Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland; ISBN 0-

87893-856-7 TROMP, J., WEBSTER A. D., WERTHEIM, S. J. (2005): Fundamentals of Temperate Zone Tree Fruit

Production, Backhuys Publishers, Leiden; ISBN 90-5782-152-4 WILLS, R., MCGLASSON, B., GRAHAM, D., JOYCE, D. (1998): Postharvest. An Introduction to the Physiology &

Handling of Fruit, Vegetables & Ornamentals. Hyde Park Press, Adelaide, Australia; ISBN 0 86840 560 4 Selected reprints. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Course work: 28 Lab : 28 Independent study: 124

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Optional module

Physiology of Tree Fruit Crops C08 [40224]


Organisation Grimm

Lecturers Grimm, Knoche, Khanal (FRUIT SCIENCE) Type lectures, seminars: 2 SWS L+S; lab: 2 SWS

Mode of examination oral exam (75%) and lab report (25%)

Accomplishment lab report

ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Fundamentals of fruit tree physiology Content: The class focuses on selected aspects of tree fruit physiology (including regulation of vegetative development, rootstock scion compatibility, carbohydrate transport and signaling in the phloem, water transport, drought, salt stress and chilling injury, flower induction, fruit development, abscission). Students prepare oral presentations for seminars that provide in depth expansion on selected topics. A lab class augments lectures and seminars and improves experimental skills. The lab will be held as a two week bloc course in the semester. Students will prepare a report that summarizes their findings in a short communication type scientific paper.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of module C05 and C06.

Indicative bibliography: FAUST, M. (1989): Physiology of Temperate Zone Fruit Trees. John Wiley & Sons, New York; ISBN 0-471-

81781-3 FERREE, D. C., WARRINGTON, I. J. (2003): Apples – Botany, Production and Uses. CABI Publishing, Oxon;

ISBN 0-85199-592-6 TAIZ, L., ZEIGER, E. (2006): Plant Physiology. 4th edition, Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland; ISBN 0-

87893-856-7 TROMP, J., WEBSTER, A. D., WERTHEIM, S. J. (2005): Fundamentals of Temperate Zone Tree Fruit

Production, Backhuys Publishers, Leiden; ISBN 90-5782-152-4 Selected reprints. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures and seminars: 28 Lab: 28 Independent study: 124

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Optional Module

Fruit Surface Biology C09 [41930]

Semester WS 2016/17, WS 2017/18 Organisation Knoche

Lecturers Khanal, Grimm (FRUIT SCIENCE)

Type Lectures and seminars 2 hours per week ; Khanal), lab (2 hours per week as a bloc; Khanal, Grimm)

Mode of examination written exam (60 min.)

Accomplishment proposal of workplan, lab report, presentation ECTS-CP 6 Learning objective: Fundamentals of fruit surface/skin structure and related defects/disorders. Content: Lectures Fruit morphology and anatomy. Fruit skin structure: Cuticle, Epidermis, Hypodermis, and their functions. Fruit growth patterns, growth rate, expansion rates. Fruit skin related problems: microcracking, macrocracking, russeting, skin spots etc. Fruit cuticle: composition, biosynthesis. Cuticle-pathogen interaction. Cuticle deposition pattern in various fruit crops. Periderm: Structure, components. Suberin biosynthesis. Cuticle deformation during fruit growth: Affecting factors, consequences, and fixing mechanisms. Mechanical properties of the fruit skin composite and the cuticle. Seminars Original research reprints will be provided to the students. The students will summarize the paper and prepare oral presentations for the seminar. Lab course Two weeks long lab course will be held. Students are provided an experimental topic. They will prepare the lab work plan, perform the experiments, analyze the data, and prepare/write report in the form of a scientific short communication paper. Prerequisites: none

Indicative bibliography: EVERT , R. F. (2006): Esau’s plant anatomy. 3rd ed. Wiley. HUANG, J. S. (2001): Plant pathogenesis and resistance: Biochemistry and physiology of plant-

microbe interactions. Kluwer Academic Publishers. KERSTIENS, G. (1996): Plant cuticle: An integrated functional approach. Bios Scientific Publisher. RIEDERER, M.,and MUELLER, C. (2006): Biology of the plant cuticle. Annual Plant Review, 23. Original research articles and reviews in specific topics.

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures and seminars: 28 Lab: 28 Preparation of lab class, experimental observation, data analysis, and preparation of report: 62 Preparation of lectures and seminars: 62

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Optional module

Plant Breeding 1 C10 [41666]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Linde Lecturers Linde (MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDING) Course type lecture and exercise of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain the necessary background for genetic analyses starting with the basics of DNA and genome organization. They understand the biological, genetical and molecular basis of plant breeding. In addition to the lectures demonstrations and own studies of students on plants in suited cases are made. Students improve their ability to analyse scientific literature concerning the technical contents, limits of the experimental procedures and strengths and weaknesses of the publications. They also learn to communicate in mixed international groups and to express complex causal relationships in simple statements.

Content: Hereditary material, organisation of the DNA, RNA; chromosomes; replication; transcription; translation; gene regulation; cell cycle; cell division: mitosis, meiosis; Mendelian laws of inheritance, special cases of dihybrid segregation; Chi-square-test of goodness; coupling, cross-over frequence; linkage analysis; mutations and their use in plant breeding. Prepared plant material for segregation and coupling studies are made available to the students. For each lecture topic a detailed take home message is made available. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BROOKER, J. A. (2005): Genetics: Analysis and Principals. 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. PIERCE, B. A. (2008): Genetics: a conceptual approach. 3rd Edition. W.H. Freeman, New York. Recent research articles to some of the topics are provided Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

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Optional module

Plant Breeding 2 C11 [41909]


Organisation Linde Lecturers Linde (MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDING) Course type lecture of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

short written examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain the necessary comprehensive knowledge of population and quantitative-genetic basis of plant breeding, breeding methods, breeding of horticultural important plant species as well as application of biotechnological and molecular methods in plant breeding. They improve their ability to analyse scientific literature concerning the technical contents, limits of the experimental procedures and strengths and weaknesses of the publications. Content: Quantitatively inherited traits, heritability, population genetics, selection methods, breeding methods, heterosis, male sterility, self incompatibility and sex inheritance in plants and their use in plant breeding, molecular markers in plant breeding, breeding of important and typical plant species. An extract for each topic as a take home message is made available to the students. Prerequisites: successful completion of module C10. Indicative bibliography: BROOKER, J. A. (2005): Genetics: Analysis and Principals. McGraw-Hill, Second Edition, New York. HILL, J., BECKER, H. C. and TIGERSTEDT, P. M. A. (1998): Quantitative and Ecological Aspects of Plant

Breeding. Chapman & Hall, Suffolk, London, Weinheim. KALLOO, G. and BERGH, B. O. (1993): Genetic Improvement of Vegetable Crops. Pergamon Press, Oxford,

NewYork. PIERCE, B. A. (2008): Genetics: A Conceptual Approach. 3rd Edition. W.H. Freeman, New York. POELMAN, J. M. and SLEPER, D. A. (1995): Breeding Field crops. 4th Edition. Iowa State University

Press/Ames. Recent research articles are provided for some of the topics. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

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Optional module*

Seminar on Plant Breeding C12 [41663]


Organisation Debener Lecturers Debener (MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDING) Course type seminar of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

presentation of one scientific paper (performance in the presentation and level of active participation in the discussions of all other papers are evaluated)

Accomplishment presentation participation in discussion continuous attendance (starts first week of semester)

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students improve their ability to present classical genetic publications in combination with corresponding new publications about the important topics of plant breeding and application of the molecular techniques as well as presentation of own research work. They learn to apply genetic (both classical and molecular) and plant breeding questions and methods in theory and practice, present scientific results and participate actively in scientific discussions about actual topics of genetic and plant breeding research. Content: Recent literature covering major topics in the fields of plant genetics, plant biotechnology, plant breeding and plant molecular biology. Every student will carefully work on each paper and will actively participate in the discussion about the contents. Additional instructions will be given as short lectures and demonstrations to complement the information provided in the publications. For demonstration and study of important questions of plant breeding and genetic prepared plant material is made available to students. Prerequisites: Knowledge of fundamentals in general genetics, plant genetics, plant breeding and plant molecular biology. Indicative bibliography: The list of relevant publications will be updated yearly and PDF files of the papers will be provided via SudIP four weeks before start of the course. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Seminar: 28 Work on the papers and preparation of own presentations: 62 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

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Optional module*

Horticultural Economics C13 [41901]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Waibel Lecturers Waibel et al. (DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS) Course type lecture with exercises and essays of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

short written examination examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students understand the principles of economics with applications to biological systems including horticulture. They improve their ability to analyse scientific literature concerning important economic topics and strengths and weaknesses of the publications. Content: Principles of economics, resources, needs and wants, scope of economic analysis, supply and demand, measurement of changes in supply and demand, the meaning of elasticity, production theory, production function concept, principle of marginality, economic optimum, cost function. total costs, average costs and marginal costs; decision analysis and uncertainty, the pay-off matrix, expected monetary values, the concept of utility and risk, principles of investment analysis. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: FAO (1985): Farm Management Glossary. Agricultural Services Bulletin No. 63. HARDAKER, J. B., HUIRNE, R. B. M. and ANDERSON, J. R. (1997): Coping with Risk in Agriculture. CAB

International. Chapters 3 and 4. NORTON, G. (1984): Resource Economics. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. Chapter 1 and 2. SAMUELSON, P. (1976): Economics. 10th Edition. McGraw Hill. Chapter 2, p.17-40. UPTON, M. (1987): African Farm Management. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, NY. Chapter 7. WESSELER, J. and WAIBEL, H. (1995): Participatory Farm Planning, a Guide to Fruit Tree Based Farming

Systems Development. GTZ Fruit Tree Project. Baguio, Philippines. Chapter 4. ZANDSTRA, H. G., PRICE, E. C., LITSINGER, J. A. and MORRIS, R. A. (1981): A Methodology for On-Farm

Cropping Systems Research. The International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Philippines. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Economics

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Optional module*

Horticultural Marketing

C14 [41907]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Kunze Lecturers Kunze (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type lecture with discussions of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment literature reading ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of marketing for firms and organisations.

They discuss the development of marketing strategies and instruments in particular with regard to the horticultural and agricultural sector as well as the global food industry.

In particular, market analysis, marketing communication, consumer relationship management, food safety and quality management and value chain support and other innovative marketing developments are highlighted. Content:

• Definition of marketing and markets, characteristics of agricultural and non-agricultural markets, market analysis, market information, value chains, food quality and safety.

• Analysis of marketing opportunities for products and services of firms and organisations (management of marketing information, measurement of market demand, scanning of the marketing environment (framework of conditions), different approaches of consumer behaviour and business purchasing behaviour).

• Major marketing strategies and instruments – conventional measures. • Control of marketing activities including novelties such as online marketing, long-term customer

relationships, logistics. • Short group or individual exercises, for example defining a marketing strategy, identifying customer

profiles or stating quality parameters and warranty issues in the horticultural sector. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: KOTLER, P., ARMSTRONG, P. (2011): Principles of Marketing, 14th Edition. Pearson Education Limited,

Harlow, England. KOTLER, P., KELLER, K. L. (2012): Marketing Management. 14th Edition. Pearson Education Limited, Harlow,

England. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Economics

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Optional module*

Environmental Economics C15 [172876]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Grote Lecturers Grote (ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND WORLD TRADE) Course type lecture with exercises of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination


Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students learn to describe the interactions between economy and environment and to explain the importance of property rights, externalities and public goods in environmental economics. In addition to assessing the applicability of different instruments like standards, taxes, certification and emission trade on environmental problems, students will be able to demonstrate methods of evaluation of environmental goods and services and to apply them in case studies. Also, students will be able to explain accounting and integrative methods. Content: • Economy and environment • Property rights, externalities, and environmental problems • The economics of pollution • Methods for valuation of the environment • Accounting and integrative methods • The economics of natural resources

Prerequisites: None Indicative bibliography: PEARCE, D., and TURNER, K. (1990): Economics of Natural Resources and The Environment. Essex,

England. TIETENBERG, T., and LEWIS, L. (2009): Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Pearson

International Edition.

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Economics

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Optional module*

International Agricultural Policy C16 [76461]


Organisation Grote Lecturers Grote (ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND WORLD TRADE) Course type lecture with exercises of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination


Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students learn to apply economic theory, cost-benefit analysis and other methods to be able to explain market processes and to analyze and evaluate practical agricultural policies being of relevance also to the horticultural sector. Important is a critical judgment and assessment of policies and the will to develop sensitivity and awareness of problems related to agricultural and horticultural sectors in a globalizing world.

Content: Analysis and assessment of agricultural policies and specific policy measures in a globalizing world; special emphasis will be put on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the EU and the agricultural policy of the USA; the agricultural policies also relate to the horticultural sectors. The framework for national agricultural policies is given by international agreements like those of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – these will be described and analyzed in detail – with objectives, different country positions and recent developments in the “Doha Development Round”. In addition, environmental aspects of agricultural and trade policies will be elaborated.

Prerequisites: None, but basic economic knowledge is highly desirable. Indicative bibliography: EL-AGRAA, A. M. (ed.) (2007): The European Union – Economics and Policies. Cambridge University Press. KOESTER, U. (2010): Grundzüge der landwirtschaftlichen Marktlehre, Vahlen (in German) OECD Agricultural Policies at a glance. OECD, Paris, diverse years. A list of references with selected articles will be distributed. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Economics

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Optional module*

Controlling and Business Analysis in Horticulture

C17 [44040]


Organisation Stützel Lecturers Hardeweg (CENTER FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN HORTICULTURE, ZBG)

Course type Lecture 2 hours, tutorial 1 hour per week, 1 day block seminar

Mode of examination

written examination (75%) for 60 min, and seminar paper (25%)

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Acquisition of fundamental knowledge of and methodological skills for the implementation of controlling systems in small businesses (e.g. horticultural farms) and balance sheet analysis.

Participants become familiar to

- advanced methodologies of tactical controlling - analysing the management information needs and acquisition of information - analysis of balance sheets and business ratios of small businesses in horticulture During the computer-based tutorials, students acquire the skills for implementation of key controlling concepts. In the seminar part, selected research papers will be prepared by students for presentation and discussion among participants. Content: 1. Controlling

1.1 Introduction and definitions 1.2 Tactical controlling 1.3 Strategic controlling (introduction) 1.4 Implementation of controlling in horticultural SMEs

2. Balance sheet analysis 2.1 Stakeholders and objectives 2.2 Data preparation 2.3 Analyzing stability, liquidity, productivity and profitability 2.4 Inter-farm comparison in horticulture 2.5 Valuation of horticultural enterprises

Prerequisites: none, economics courses including farm budgeting and investment appraisal recommended. Indicative bibliography: JACK, L. (ed, 2009): Benchmarking in food and farming: creating sustainable change. Gower, Farnham (UK) PENMAN, S. H. (2010): Financial statement analysis and security valuation, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, Boston PENSON, J. B., CAPPS, O., ROSSON, C. and WOODWARD, R.T. (2015): Introduction to agricultural economics,

6th ed. Pearson. WALSH, C. (2006): Key management ratios: the clearest guide to the critical numbers that drive your

business, 4th ed., Harlow Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Tutorial: 14 Block seminar: 10 Student managed learning: 128 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Economics

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Optional module

Phytomedicine – Basics C18 [41917]


Organisation Maiss Lecturers Meyhöfer, von Alten (PHYTOMEDICINE) Course type lecture and exercises of 4 hours a week

Mode of examination

written/oral examination (depending on number of participants) at the end of the course (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment participation in the exercises ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students gain substantial knowledge about the biology and ecology of plant pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi), pests (mites, insects) and their natural enemies and on mechanisms of interactions between plants and pathogens/pests. Experience with systems and methods of plant protection (chemical, biological and integrated plant protection) and techniques for risk assessment of pesticides. Students improve their ability to critically evaluate pathogen/pest effects on plant yield an quality and to become familiar with environmentally safe methods for pathogen/pest control. Content: The course will place emphasis on biology and ecology of important plant pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi) and pests (slugs, mites, insects) of mayor crops in Europe with detailed information about pathogen/pest – plant interactions. In addition pathogen/pest – natural enemy interactions will be covered as well as integrated management strategies. Aspects of pesticide production, registration and use are stressed. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: AGRIOS, G. N. (1997): Plant Pathology. 4th Edition. Academic Press Inc. BELLOWS, T. S. and FISHER, T. W. (1999): Handbook of biological control. Academic Press. Lecture presentation will be provided (StudIP) Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 56 Homework: 60 Excursion (field visits): 20 Student managed learning: 44 * compulsory optional for students with majors Plant Production and Propagation

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Optional module

Biological Plant Protection C19 [41403]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018 Organisation Meyhöfer Lecturers v. Alten (PHYTOMEDICINE) Course type lecture and seminar of 4 hours a week

Mode of examination

written/oral examination (depending on number of participants) at the end of the course (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment participation in the seminar ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students will get specific knowledge of principal strategies in biological control. They will be familiar with the biology and ecology of important natural enemies, with strategies how to use natural enemies and insect pathogens in biocontrol of pests as well as microorganism to control plant pathogens. Furthermore they will have knowledge of principles and methods of biotechnological plant protection measures such as use of pheromones or other semiochemicals in pest control. In the frame of a seminar they will present and discuss findings of new scientific publications in the field of biocontrol. Content: Lecture The lectures will cover the theoretical background of biological control of pests and diseases of important crops of temperate zones, as well as some of some tropical and subtropical crops. Examples both from field-based agriculture and from intensive production systems like greenhouses and plantations will be presented. In case studies students will be introduced to already established and new approaches in integrated and biological plant protection. New biotechnical and genetic methods in biological plant protection will be highlighted. Main chapters: Strategies for conservation biological control and ecological engineering, Classical biological control, Augmentative releases of natural enemies, Screening for new natural enemies, mass production of natural enemies, quality control, legal framework for releases of natural enemies in Germany/ the EU, Biological control as component of integrated plant protection strategies, Seminar The students will study on a case study basis a recently published findings in the field of biological control and prepare work an oral presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) Excursion Excursions to scientific institutes (e.g. the Federal Research Institute for Agriculture (BBA)) and pesticide producing chemical companies, as well as producers of beneficials are envisaged. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BELLOWS, T. S. and Fisher, T. W. (1999): Handbook of Biological Control. Academic Press. CABI (2000): Crop Protection Compendium - Global Module. CABI, Wallingford. CAMPBELL, R. (1989): Biological Control of Microbial Plant Pathogens. Cambridge University Press. HORNBY, D. (1990): Biological Control of Soil-Born Diseases. CABI, Wallingford. VAN DRIESCHE, R. G. and BELLOWS, T. S. (1996): Biological Control. Chapman & Hall.

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 56 Practical: 20 Homework, preparation essay: 60 Student managed learning: 44

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Optional module

Biotechnology and Plant Protection C20 [41925]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Maiß Lecturers Maiß (PHYPTOMEDICINE)

Course type lecture of 2 hours and tutorial of 2 hours blocked a week

Mode of examination

written examination during week 16 examination 8100%), 60 min

Accomplishment protocol of tutorial ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students will gain theoretical knowledge in basic methods concerning plant biotechnology and plant protection. They get familiar with the application and interpretation of fundamental biotechnological methods to improve plant protection schemes. The ability to critically interpret experiments and to design proper controls will be an important aspect. This includes the ability to analyse scientific literature concerning the technical contents and strengths and weaknesses of the publications. Content: Lecture: Introduction to fundamental methods and techniques in plant biotechnology Principle of pathogen-derived resistance RNA-Interference Transgenic plants with resistances to viruses, bacteria and fungi Tansgenic plants resistant to insects (B. thuringiensis, Protease inhibitors) Use of transgenic baculoviruses to protect plants from pests Herbicide tolerant crops Use of conventional resistance genes in plant biotechnology Tutorial: Resistance test of transgenic plant lines expressing plum pox virus coat protein Total nucleic acid purification from transgenic plant lines with virus resistance Amplification of introduced genes from transgenic plant lines by PCR RT-PCR to detect mRNA of coat protein transgene in plants SDS-PAGE and Western-Blot to detect coat protein expression in a transgenic plant line gus-Test from transgenic N.benthamiana lines

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge on composition, structure and function of nucleic acids.

Indicative bibliography: GATEHOUSE, A. M. R., HILDER, V. A. and BOULTER, D. (1992): Plant Genetic Manipulation for Crop

Protection (Biotechnology in Agriculture Series, No 7). CABI Publishing, CAB International; ISBN: 978-0851987071

GLICK, B. R. and PASTERNAK, J. J. (2002): Molecular Biotechnology: Principles & Applications of Recombinant DNA: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. ASM Press. ISBN: 978-1555812249

PUNJA, Z. K., DE BOER, S. H. and SANFACON, H. (2008): Biotechnology and Plant Disease Management. Cabi Publishing. ISBN: 978-1845932886

SLATER, A., SCOTT, N. W. and FOWLER, M. R. (2008): Plant Biotechology: The genetic manipulation of plants. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0199282616

CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations containing important transparencies and selected articles from scientific journals.

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Practical: 28 Homework, Protocols: 30 Student managed learning: 94 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Biotechnology, Physiology and Genetics

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Optional module

Plant Protection and Environment (Risk Assessment)

C21 [40009]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation NN Lecturers NN, Maiß (PHYTOMEDICINE)

Course type lecture of 4 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination at the end of the course examination (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment presentation (selected topic) ECTS-CP 6

Learning objectives: Students gain basic knowledge on potential effects of plant protection agents and transgenic plants on the environment and techniques of risk assessment and prevention.

They understand the mechanism of action of plant protection agents, legislative aspects of plant protection, in particular on registration procedures and have a conceptual understanding of potential hazards of plant protection agents for users, consumers and the environment. The ability to assess side effects of plant protection agents, and knowledge on techniques of preventive risk analysis and prevention strategies are important.

Content: The course will provide basic knowledge on production and mechanisms of action of plant protection agents. Legislative aspects of plant protection, with particular emphasis on registration procedures are treated. Potential effects of plant protection agents on users (farmers), consumers, and on the environment (soil, water, air) and living organisms will be presented. Techniques of preventive risk analysis and the development of prevention strategies (i.e. legal conditions for use of plant protection agents) are highlighted. Moreover possible environmental effects of biocontrol measures are discussed. The legal frame for the use of transgenic plants (pest and disease resistant) is described, possible advantages and potential risks of transgenic plants are discussed.

Prerequisites: none

Indicative bibliography: BÖRNER, H. (2009): Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. Springer.

VAN DRIESCHE, R. G. and BELLOWS, T. S. (1996): Biological Control. Chapman & Hall. Lecture script as well as pdf`s of actual relevant articles will be provided (StudIP)

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 56 Demonstrations: 30 Student managed learning: 94

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Optional module*

Vegetative Propagation and Container Production of Woody Plants

C22 [45012]

Semester SS 2017

Organisation Winkelmann Lecturers Bartsch, Bündig, Winkelmann (WOODY PLANT AND PROPAGATION PHYSIOLOGY) Course type lecture of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination (90 min) Chapter 1 (50 %) and Chapter 2 (50%)

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain basic knowledge in dendrology and physiology of woody plants, especially in the physiology of vegetative reproduction and ageing, practices of vegetative propagation, and principles of container plant production.

Content: Chapter 1: Morphological and physiological principles of vegetative propagation of woody plants.

Optimisation and development of cutting propagation methods. Physiological interactions of ageing and success of vegetative propagation (cyclophysis, topophysis, periphysis).

In vitro propagation of woody plants: establishing of cultures, propagation, rooting, acclimatization, commercial in vitro production, specific problems with woody plants

Chapter 2: Sustainable production of woody plants for good quality in containers. Demands on containers and substrates, physical and chemical substrate properties and their analysis, fertilization and irrigation of container crops, environmental impact assessment.

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: HANDRECK, K. and BLACK, N. (1984): Growing media. New South Wales University Press 1984 HARTMANN, H. T., KESTER, D.E., DAVIES, F.T. and GENEVE, R. L. (2002): Plant Propagation, Principles and

Practice. Prentice Hall, (7th ed.) LEMAIRE, F., DARTIGUES, A., RIVIERE, L. M. and CHARPENTIER, S. (1989): Culture en pots et contenuer.

INRA Paris. MACCARTHAIGH, D. and SPETHMANN, W. (2000): Krüssmanns Gehölzvermehrung. 464pp, ISBN 3-8263-

3221-0. PIERIK, R. L. M. (1997): In Vitro Culture of Higher Plants. Kluwer Acad. Publ. Dordrecht

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation

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Optional module*

Seed Propagation, Breeding and Field Production of Woody Plants

C23 [41662]

Semester SS 2018

Organisation Winkelmann Lecturers Bartsch, Bündig, Winkelmann (WOODY PLANT AND PROPAGATION PHYSIOLOGY) Course type lecture of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

written examination (90 min) Chapter 1 (50 %) and Chapter 2 (50%)

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain basic knowledge in dendrology and physiology of woody plants, especially in analyzing and optimizing generative propagation and field production of woody plants with regard to plant quality and environmental aspects. Principles in breeding and biotechnology of woody plants

Chapter 1. Morphological and physiological basis of generative propagation of woody plants. Seed dormancy, importance of seed provenance, optimisation and development of generative propagation methods. Possibilities and limitations of breeding of woody plants. Diversity in forest trees. Breeding aims in woody plants. Woody plant biotechnology

Chapter 2. Sustainable production of woody plants for good quality in the field. Fertilization and irrigation with respect to the specific requirements of perennial woody plants. Environmental impact assessment.

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BÄRTELS, A. (1995): Der Baumschulbetrieb. Kapitel 5, 7, 9. Ulmer Verlag Stuttgart. HARTMANN, H. T., KESTER, D.E., DAVIES, F.T. and GENEVE, R. L. (2002): Plant Propagation, Principles and

Practice. Prentice Hall, (7th ed.). MACCARTHAIGH, D. and SPETHMANN, W. (2000): Krüssmanns Gehölzvermehrung. 464pp, ISBN 3-8263-

3221-0. In addition current publications for the topics are used (there are no current books which cover all topics).

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation

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Optional module

Principles of Systems Modelling

C24 [40030]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel, Moualeu-Ngangue (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type lecture (2 hours per week), exercises (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

lecture: written examination (50 %), 60 min excercise: project proposal (10 %), presentation (10%) and report (30 %)

Accomplishment proposal, presentation, report ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students gain knowledge of systems properties and quantitative process description; systems analysis, constructing models of biological systems. They get familiar with computer use, application of simulation software. Contents: Lecture (Stützel)

1. Introduction into systems and models 2. Plant growth functions 3. Models of transport and transformation processes 4. Light interception on crop canopies 5. Light use efficiency and dry matter production 6. Dry matter partitioning 7. Assimilate allocation and competition 8. Plant development

Exercises (Moualeu-Ngangue)

1. Working with dynamic simulation tools 2. Plant growth models 3. Workshop on modelling problems I (Modelling project)

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BERTALANFFY, L. (1973): General System Theory. Foundations Development Applications. Penguin,

Harmondsworth. HUNT, R. (1982): Plant Growth Curves. Edward Arnold, London. MATTHIES, M., MALCHOW, H. and KRIZ, J. (2001): Integrative Systems Approaches to Natural and Social

Dynamics. Springer, Berlin. THORNLEY, J. H. M. and FRANCE, J. (2007): Mathematical Models in Agriculture. CABI, Wallingford. VONHOUT, K.D. (2003): Mathematical Modeling for System Analysis in Agricultural Research. Elsevier,

Amsterdam. http://www.systemdynamics.org/ http://vensim.com/vensim-software

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Coursework: 56 Independent study: 124

http://www.systemdynamics.org/

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Optional module

Crop Modelling

C25 [44016]


Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel, Kahlen, Moualeu-Ngangue (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type lecture (2 hours per week), exercises (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

lecture: written examination (50 %), 60 min excercise: project proposal (10%), presentation (10%) and report (30 %)

Accomplishment proposal, presentation, report ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students gain the ability to model crop systems as dependent on the modelling objective, systems analysis and modelling techniques. They improve their competence in report writing and giving presentations (PowerPoint). Content: Lecture

1. Growth processes (Stützel) 2. Leaf carbon assimilation 3. Canopy photosynthesis 4. Expansive processes 5. Genomic modelling

6. Structural dynamics of plant canopies (Kahlen) 7. Specific organ attributes 8. L-systems 9. Digitizing 10. Raytracing 11. Introduction into a physiological crop model

Exercises: (Moualeu-Ngangue/Kahlen)

1. Process descriptions in physiological crop models 2. Workshop on modelling problems II (Modelling project)

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: CAEMMERER, S. (2000): Biochemical Models of Leaf Photosynthesis. CSIRO Publishing. CHARLES-EDWARDS, D. A., DOLEY, D. and RIMMINGTON, G. M. (1986): Modelling plant growth and

development. Academic Press, Sydney. LAISK, A., NEDBAL, L. and GOVINDJEE (2009). Photosynthesis in Silico: Understanding Complexity from

Molecules to Ecosystems. Springer, Dordrecht. LAMBERS, H., CHAPIN, F. S. and PONS, T. L. (1998): Plant Physiological Ecology. Springer, New York. PENNING DE VRIES, F. W. T., JANSEN, D. M., TEN BERGE, H. F. M. and BAKEMA, A. (1989): Simulation of

Ecophysiological Processes of Growth in Several Annual Crops. Pudoc, Wageningen. VOS, J., MARCELIS, L. F. M., DE VISSER, P. H. D., STRUIK, P. C. and EVERS, J. B. (2007): Functional-

Structural Plant Modelling in Crop Production. Springer, Dordrecht. YIN, X. and VAN LAAR, H. H. (2005): Crop System Dynamics. Wageningen Academic Publishers. http://algorithmicbotany.org/papers/#abop Indicative learning activities (in hours): Coursework: 56 Independent study: 124

http://algorithmicbotany.org/papers/#abop

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Optional module

Cropping Systems Modelling

C26 [45009]

Semester SS 2017

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel, Kahlen, Moualeu-Ngangue (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type lecture (2 hours per week), exercises (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

lecture: written examination (50 %), 60 min excercise: project proposal (10%), presentation (10%) and report (30 %)

Accomplishment proposal, presentation, report ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Students improve their ability to model cropping systems as dependent on the modelling objective. They work with statistical tool and acquire ecological modelling techniques. Content: Lecture

1. Modelling methods (Kahlen) 2. Integration methods 3. Parameter estimation 4. Model evaluation 5. Ecological models (Stützel) 6. Soil water transport 7. Nitrogen mineralization and transport 8. Water transport in the SPAC 9. Weather simulation

Exercises ((Moualeu-Ngangue/Kahlen)

1. Crop water model 2. Irrigation model 3. Workshop on modelling problems III (Modelling projects)

Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: CAMPBELL, G. S. and NORMAN, J. M. (1998): An Introduction to environmental biophysics. 2nd Edition.

Springer, New York JONES, H. G. (1992): Plants and Microclimate. A Quantitative Approach to Environmental Plant Physiology.

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. KROPFF, M. J. and VAN LAAR, H. H. (1993): Modelling Crop-Weed Interactions. CABI, Wallingford MA, L., AHUJA, L. R. and Bruulsema, T. (2008): Quantifying and Understanding Plant Nitrogen Uptake for

Systems Modeling. CRC Press. MONTEITH, J. L. and UNSWORTH, M. H. (1990): Principles of Environmental Physics. 2nd Edition. Edward

Arnold, London. MÜLLER, C. (1999): Modelling Soil-Biosphere Interactions. CABI, Wallingford PAPAJORGJI, P. J. and PARDALOS, P. M. (2009): Advances in Modeling Agricultural Systems. Springer, New

York. THE, C. (2006): Introduction to Mathematical Modeling of Crop Growth, BrownWalker Press, Boca Raton. WALLACH D., MAKOWSKI D. and JONES, J. W. (2006): Working with Dynamic Crop Models. Elsevier,

Amsterdam. http://code.google.com/p/daisy-model/ http://modeling.bsyse.wsu.edu/CS_Suite_4/CropSyst/index.html Indicative learning activities (in hours): Coursework: 56 Independent study: 124

http://code.google.com/p/daisy-model/

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Optional module*

International Vegetable Production Systems C27 [41667]

Semester SS 2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel, Fricke (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type Lecture with discussion and 3 laboratory sessions of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

Written examination, (100%); 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students gain knowledge of vegetable production processes and systems, quality traits and the major physiological processes in relation to yield and quality of vegetables. They understand the aims of vegetable production, the characteristics of vegetables and of vegetable production systems. During laboratory sessions students learn to take measurements of crop physiological characters. Content: 1 Characteristics of vegetables and vegetable production 1.1 Characteristics of vegetable production systems/Introduction to practical 1.2 The role of vegetables in human nutrition/Quality traits of vegetables 1.3 Botanical classification of vegetables 1.4 Seed quality 1.5 Crop establishment 2 Production of selected vegetables 2.1 Field vegetable for industrial processing: The example of pea 2.2 Perennial vegetables: The example of asparagus 2.3 Intensive field vegetables for fresh market: The example of cauliflower 2.4 Greenhouse production of vegetables: The example of tomato 2.5 Greenhouse production of vegetables: The example of cucumber 2.6 Vegetable forcing: The example of chives and endive (chicory) Practical in total ca. 5 hours: Sowing of plants, planting, harvest with measurements Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: JONES, H. G. (2013): Plants and Microclimate. A Quantitative Approach to Environmental Plant Physiology.

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. RICE, R. P., RICE, L. W. and TINDALL, H. D. (1990): Fruit and Vegetable Production in Warm Climates.

MacMillan, London. RUBATZKY, V. E. and YAMAGUCHI, M. (1997): World Vegetables. Principles, Production and Nutritive Values.

Chapman and Hall, New York. SCHWAB, G. O., FANGMEIER, D. D. and ELLIOTT, W. J. (1996): Soil and Water Management Systems. J.

Wiley & Sons, New York. WIEN, H. C. (1997): The Physiology of Vegetable Crops. CAB International, Wallingford. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32 * compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation

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Optional module*

International Vegetable Production Ecology C28 [45010]

Semester SS 2017

Organisation Stützel Lecturer Stützel, Fricke (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type Lecture (2 hours per week), exercises (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

Written examination (70 %), report and presentation of exercise results (30 %)

Accomplishment report and presentation ECTS-CP 6 Learning objectives: Additional to general worldwide vegetable supply, trade and consumption data, students gain knowledge of water management in vegetable production systems and vegetable production systems in warm climates. They understand the ecological limitations to food production and strategies to overcome them in vegetable production systems. They reflect on the relationships between ecological characteristics of the location, agronomic options and production systems on a global scale, with particular reference to water limitations. Students can apply experimental techniques.

Content: Lectures 1. Food supply, trade and consumption 1.1 World food situation, 1.2 Production and trade of vegetables worldwide, 1.3 Regional patterns of vegetable production and consumption 2. Water as a limiting resource 2.1 Quantifying the water consumption, 2.2 Irrigation and water harvesting, 2.3 Improving Water Use Efficiency, 2.4 Cropping with excessive water 3 Diversity in vegetables 3.1 Multiple cropping systems, 3.2 Cover crops, mulches and soil fertility, 3.4 Indigenous vegetables 4. Vegetable production in the different climate zones 4.1 Climate zones of the world, 4.2 Mediterranean, 4.3 East Africa, 4.4 Humid tropics, 4.4 Cold continental Exercises Varying topics regarding water relations of plants Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: ARNON, I. (1992): Agriculture in Drylands; Principles and Practice. Elsevier, Amsterdam. GLIESSMAN, S. R. (2007): Agroecology. Ecological Processes in Substainable Agriculture. Ann Arbor Press. JONES, H. G. (2013): Plants and Microclimate. A Quantitative Approach to Environmental Plant Physiology.

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. KIRKHAM, M. B. (1999): Water Use in Crop Production. The Harworth Press, New York. RICE, R. P., RICE, L. W. and TINDALL, H. D. (1990): Fruit and Vegetable Production in Warm Climates.

MacMillan, London. RUBATZKY, V. E. and YAMAGUCHI, M. (1997): World Vegetables. Principles, Production and Nutritive Values.

Chapman and Hall, New York. SCHWAB, G. O., FANGMEIER, D. D. and ELLIOTT, W. J. (1996): Soil and Water Management Systems. J.

Wiley & Sons, New York. WIEN, H. C. (1997): The Physiology of Vegetable Crops. CAB International, Wallingfort. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Exercises: 28 Homework: 60 Student managed learning: 64

* compulsory optional for students with majors in Plant Production and Propagation

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Optional module

Plant Physiology C29 [44012]

Semester SS 2017

Organisation Knoche Lecturers Grimm

(FRUIT SCIENCE SECTION) Course type Lectures and seminars (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

Written exam

Accomplishments

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Knowledge of modern plant physiology Content: Cell structure and function, membrane transport, cell division, cell elongation, water relations; morphogenesis: integrative functions of plant organs, water- and mineral uptake, long-distance transport; autotroph assimilation: photosynthesis, C-assimilation, carbohydrate metabolism, N-assimilation, protein metabolism, lipid metabolism, respiration, secondary metabolism, developmental signalling: hormones, photoreceptors; developmental stages, plant environment interaction; responses to biotic stress Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: Buchanan BB, Gruissem W & Jones RL (2015) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Wiley Blackwell Chichester Taiz, L & Zeiger, E (2015) Plant Physiology. Sinauer, Sunderland

Ashihara H & Crozier A (2011) Plant Metabolism and Biotechnology. Wiley Chichester

Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures and seminars 28 Independent study: 62

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Optional module

Fruit Production Practices C30 [41756]


Organisation Knoche

Lecturers Knoche (Fruit Science)

Course type lectures and seminars (2 hours per week)

Mode of examination

written exam (60 min.)

Accomplishments presentations

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students develop understanding of typical production practices in tree fruit crops

Content: Lectures Planting system: fundamentals, planting system and supports, planting techniques. Plant canopy management: training systems (tree and crown shape), pruning, pollinators and pollination. Orchard floor management: cultivation, weed control, intercropping. Rootstocks: agronomic effects. Water/Irrigation management. Nutrient management. Protection from frost, hail and rain. Crop protection measures. Common propagation techniques. Alternate bearing: occurrence, quantification, causes and mechanisms, factors, and control measures. Fruit Thinning: objective, time of thinning, estimation required intensity of thinning, methods of thinning (chemical thinning, hand thinning, thinning using machines). Fruit harvesting practices. Seminars Reprints of research papers are provided for students presentations. Prerequisites: Completion of C05 “Introduction to Fruit Science” is recommended.

Indicative bibliography: RIEGER, M. (2006): Introduction to fruit crops. Haworth Press, Binghamptom, NY Westwood, M. E. (1993): Temperate-zone Pomology. Timber Press. TROMP, J., WEBSTER, A. D. and WERTHEIM, S. J. (2005): Fundamentals of temperate zone tree fruit

production. Backhuys Publisher, Leiden, NL. FERREE, D. C. and WARRINGTON, I.J. (2003): Apples - Botany, production and uses. CAB International,

Oxon, UK. Penn State Tree Fruit Production Guide 2016-17. Penn State extension. Selected reprints. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures and seminars: 28 Independent study: 62

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Optional module

International Floriculture C31 [41750]

Semester SS 2017; SS 2018

Organisation M. Serek Lecturer M. Serek

(SECTION OF FLORICULTURE) Type Block course (1 SWS seminars, 1 SWS excursion)

Examination Written report, final seminar

Mode of examination

Delivery of the written report, final ppt presentation

Assessment Written report 50%, seminar ppt 50%

ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: An extensive international trade and mobility of floricultural products, which creates an intense international competition, inforces a strong need for floriculture students to obtain an international experience and overview.

The objective is to give students the opportunity to study and analyse the floricultural sector in an international perspective. The aim is to expand the scientific and analytic skills and force the students to evaluate aspects of international floriculture in a new perspective. Content: The selected for excursion area, The Netherlands, is of significant international importance in Floriculture. The excursion involves e.g. visits at the Waageningen University (Floriculture unit), floricultural companies producing, handling and selling horticultural products, e.g. world largest flower auction the RoyalFloraHolland, cut flowers and potted plants production places. Two-days excursion to The Netherlands will be implemented after two weeks examination period for MSc Int students. The seminars will be held before and after the excursion. For the seminars before the excursions students have to prepare presentations about the Floriculture industry and research in their own countries and collect the information about institutions that will be visited in the Netherlands. After the excursion a report will be produced by students followed by a final seminar presentation. The report should include an analysis of the floriculture sector in an international perspective based on the excursions and the seminars. Students are expected to cover meal expenses during the excursion and partly stay overnight (max. 20 € per person). The cost of transportation will be covered by the institute (Bulli).

Prerequisites: Floriculture C01-1 or Floriculture C01-2 Indicative bibliography: Relevant literature will be recommended and uploaded on the Stud-IP.

Methods of instruction and inputs required from the students: Examination requirements: Students are obligated to attend seminars and excursion. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Excursion/seminars: 30 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 30

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D*: Leadership in Development

Optional module

Leadership and Responsible Management D01 [41918]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Lentz (UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES DRESDEN)

Course type lecture with discussions of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

short written examination during 16 week (100%), 60 min

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students have a command of the most important theoretical approaches to the theory of leading firms (leading styles, personal management, organisation building etc.), taking into particular consideration the integrating aspects of industrial and agricultural economics, application of these theoretical concepts to the scientific analysis of firms and farms. They know how to transform new ideas into different contexts. Content: Chapters: The evolution of management thoughts; The decision making process; Planning as a management tool; New theories about human decision making; Organisational principles; Organisational design; Leading - the 4 basic leading tools; Leading styles; Controlling - a new approach; Ethics and social responsibility. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BLAKE, R. R. and ADAMS-MCCANSE, A. (1991): Leadership Dilemmas - Grid Solutions. Gulf . CANADIAN FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, CFBMC (1997): CFBMC Employers' Handbook for

Agriculture & Horticulture. Hiring, Ottawa. Signature: VIB001-006/2 . CHAMPOUX, J. E. (2003): Organizational Behavior: Essential Tenets. 2nd Edition. Thomson South-Western. COLLINS, J. (2001): Good to Great. HarperCollins Publishers Inc. CONGER, J.A. (1993): The Charismatic Leader, in Manager's Bookshelf. Harper Collins College Publ. Inc. ,

New York. HAMMER, M. and CHAMPY, J. (1993): Reengineering Corporation. Harper Business, New York. HELLRIEGEL, D., JACKSON, S. E. and SLOCUM, J. W. (2002): Management. 9th Edition. Addison-Wesley.

Reading.17 - 28. JACKSON, S. E. and SCHULER, R. S. (2003): Managing Human Resources – Through Strategic Partnerships.

8th Edition. Thomson South-Western. JURAN, J. M. (1995): Managerial Breakthrough. 30th Edition. McGraw-Hill. KAST, F. E. and ROSENZWEIG, J. E (1985): Organization and Management. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New

York. MEGGINSON, L. C., MOSLEY, D. C. and PIETRI, P. H. (1992): Management − Concepts and Applications. 4th

Edition. HarperCollins. MORDEN, T. (2004): of Management. 2nd Edition. Ashgate. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62

* Modules D01-D05 are compulsory for all students holding a DAAD scholarship

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Optional module

Analysis of Business and/or Research Operation by Internship

D02

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers Stützel (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type minimum 4 weeks

Mode of examination

written report and evaluation by the supervisors in the firms report (80 %), evaluation by the firm (20%)

Accomplishment report ECTS-CP 9 Learning objectives: By practically working in private German firms or governmental institutions, students become familiar with the objectives of the firm and the management, the organisation and work flow. They learn to integrate into teams and operate as part of them. Students gather data about the firms while practically working there and gain experience in good report writing. Content: The students will be integrated into the ongoing activities of the firm in order to get first-hand experience of the organisation of a business in the horticultural production chain. This enables them to critically analyse the processes in the operation and to evaluate possible alternatives. Students will write a report of 20-30 pages including

- a definition of the company's objectives and principal philosophies - a description of the structure of the operation - an analysis of the major processes - a critical discussion of alternatives in structure and operation

- suggestions for further development. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: EBEL, H. F., BLIEFERT, C. and RUSSEY, W. E. (1998): The Art of Scientific Writing. Wiley/VCH, Weinheim. GLESNE, C. (1999): Becoming Qualitative Researchers: An Introduction. 2nd edition. Addison Wesley Pub

Co. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Practical work: 160 Preparation of Report: 110

Compulsory for students holding a DAAD scholarship

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Optional module

Development Theory and Policy D03 [44026]


Organisation Kunze Lecturers Kunze (VEGETABLE SYSTEMS MODELLING) Course type lecture with discussion of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

examination during week 16: paper and presentation (50%), examination (50%) for 60 min

Accomplishment write and present essays to selected development topics ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: Students understand the most important development theories and the history of development policy, particularly after the Second World War. Various sector policies and their theoretical basis are subject to student’s papers and presentations. Domestic and international problems are discussed from different angles and policy maker’s perspectives are highlighted. Reading the respective literature of development policy topics and presenting a specific subject enables students to discuss their point of view in class. The goal is to develop awareness towards problems in a globalizing world as well as critical judgment concerning policy decision making. Content: At the beginning a brainstorming on the question of development is conducted and results discussed. Subsequently, the history of development efforts, economic and political aspects, crucial definitions of development and indicators of measurement are presented. An introduction into the major theories of development (Linear Stage Theory, Structural Change Models, International Dependence Theory, Neo-classical Counter revolution, New Growth Theory) is given. Secondly, students present papers on selected development topics (e.g. underemployment, rural and rural-urban migration, environment and development, trade theory and policy, development assistance and fiscal policy related to development aspects). Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: TODARO, M. P. (2012): Economic development. 11th Edition. Addison Wesley. Harlow. Additional sector policy books and articles will be distributed. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Homework: 30 Student managed learning: 32


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Optional module

Planning, Management and Evaluation of Projects

D04 [72803]

Semester WS 2016/2017, WS 2017/2018

Organisation Waibel Lecturers Waibel et al. (DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS) Course type lecture of 2 hours a week with exercises and case studies

Mode of examination

oral examination (100%)

Accomplishment - ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: The students become familiar with the basic of project planning and evaluation. They learn goal definition and goal planning for projects and the principles of cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies for projects, investment criteria, discounting, project management, project monitoring and impact assessment, evaluation techniques for project inputs and outputs, financial and economic prices, import and export parity prices, externalities. Content: Definition of terms and the different views on the issues. Goal definition and goal planning for projects. Theoretical basis for project evaluation and planning, discounting, investment criteria, consumer and producer rent. Practical aspects of project planning and evaluation, feasibility studies of projects, project management, project monitoring, impact assessment techniques, project evaluation techniques, evaluation techniques for project inputs and outputs, financial and economic prices, import and export parity prices, externalities. Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: BRENT, R. J. (1990): Project Appraisal for Developing Countries. New York, London. CASLEY, D. J. and KUMAR, K. (1987): Project Monitoring and Evaluation in Agriculture. A World Bank

Publication. The John Hopkins University Press. Baltimore and London. FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (1990): Guide for Training in the Formulation

of Agricultural and Rural Investment Projects. Phase 4. Analyses of Expected Results. FAO, Rome GESELLSCHAFT FÜR TECHNISCHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (GTZ) (1991): Methods and Instruments for Project

Planning and Implementation. Eigenverlag der GTZ. Eschborn, Germany. GITTINGER, J. P. (1989): Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects. 2nd Edition. Baltimore, London. RAY, A. (1984): Cost-Benefit Analysis - Issues and Methodologies. Baltimore, London. WORLD BANK (Eds.): Proceedings on the World Bank Annual Conference on Development Economics,

1990. Washington D.C. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62


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Optional module

Socio-Economic Aspects of Development D05 [17464]

Semester SS 2018

Organisation Stützel Lecturers N.N. Course type lecture with discussion of 2 hours a week

Mode of examination

short written examination during week 16 (50 %), 60 min, paper and presentation (50%)

Accomplishment short paper and presentation on selected topics ECTS-CP 3 Learning objectives: The students become familiar with the main problems and possibilities of rural families in developing countries and the restrictions given by societies and governments through rules and regulations. They understand the implications of regional economic development for the livelihoods of rural households in developing countries. Students gain a profound knowledge of the problems of small scale farms and rural societies and become aware of geographical patterns in regional economic development and their implications for rural households. Limitations and possibilities given by the societies and governments, especially the policies influencing the rural communities like education policy, money and credit policy, agricultural price setting and taxation rules are important aspects. Content: The course is divided into three main parts: (1) The farm as a socio-economic unit. Limitations given by religious and cultural tradition and possibilities inside the institutional borders. (2) The rural economy: structure, development perspectives and implications for rural livelihoods strategies. (3) Limitations and possibilities given by the societies, growth of population, education policy, agrarian reform, research, education and extension in agriculture, flow of innovation (technical progress). Prerequisites: none Indicative bibliography: ELLIS, F. (1993): Peasant Economics. Farm Households and Agrarian Development. 2nd Edition, Cambridge

University Press. ELLIS, F. (2000): Rural Livelihoods and Diversity in Developing Countries. Oxford University Press. TODARO, M. P. (2009): Economic development. 10th Edition. Addison Wesley. Harlow. WORLD BANK (2007): World Development Report 2008. Agriculture for Development. Washington. Indicative learning activities (in hours): Lectures: 28 Student managed learning: 62


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11 Evaluation of the courses

11.1 Evaluation through questionnaires

Every student is requested to evaluate all courses directly after the examination at the end of the courses (before the marks are published). The evaluation is done by the questionnaire as shown in the following chapter 11.3 The MSc student should print out as many forms as he/she takes courses. After the examination as already indicated above, the questionnaire should be answered and put into an envelope. Mark the envelope with the course name or number and put it into a box (ballot box) in the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Examiners. Currently: Prof. M. Sereks office, building No 4105 , north west wing, lower floor, office no. C 018 All students are asked to co-operate, your evaluations are very important for improving our programme. You can be sure your evaluation is handled confidentially.

11.2 Peer Review

Over a period of five years the courses are reviewed by peers.

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11.3 Student's Instructional Rating System – form

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Appendix 1: Internship Evaluation Form

Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Master of Science in Intern. Hort. Herrenhäuser Straße 2, D-30419 Hannover Prof. Dr. H. Stützel Institut für Biologische Produktionssysteme Fachgebiet Systemmodellierung Gemüsebau Herrenhäuser Str. 2 30419 Hannover

Streng vertraulich Bewertung der/des

Studierenden : 1. Betreuer Forschungsthema

Durch: (Name des Praktikumsbetriebs und der Betreuungsperson(en))

Frau/Herr ...........................................hat vom.................... bis ..........................bei uns ein Praktikum abgeleistet.

1. Wir waren mit ihrer/seiner Mitarbeit:

( ) sehr zufrieden ( ) zufrieden ( ) unzufrieden ( ) ihre/seine Leistung ist nicht zu akzeptieren

2. Ihr/Sein Interesse an unserer Firma war

( ) groß ( ) vorhanden ( ) wenig vorhanden

3. Für spätere Führungsaufgaben scheint sie/er

( ) sehr geeignet ( ) geeignet ( ) weniger geeignet.

4. Ihre/Seine Teamfähigkeit ist

( ) sehr gut ( ) gut ( ) mittelmäßig ( ) nicht vorhanden

5. Allgemeine Kommentare: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Unterschrift: _______________________________________ Datum: ________________________

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