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ERASMUS COURSE

CATALOGUE 2014/15 – 1ST SEMESTER

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LIST OF CORE COURSES

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental of Szent István University is

currently offering the following core courses for the 1st semester of the

2014/15 academic year. Additional courses may be announced before the

start of the semester, providing a wider range of courses to choose from.

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE ECTS

SG1NA4A22AN Academic Writing II. 1

SMKNG2A13AN Agricultural Biotechnology 3

SMKKR2A15AN Agricultural Economics II. 4

SMKTG4A22AN Agroclimatology 2

SMKHG4A31AN Animal Gene Mapping 5

SMKSJ2A13AN Animal Husbandry I. 5

SMKSJ4A13AN Animal Husbandry II. (Beef Cattle, Dairy Farming, Sheep) 3

SMKAK2A15AN Animal Husbandry III. 5

SMKTK2A13AN Animal Nutrition I. 4

SMKAL4A11AN Applied Animal Physiology (Production Physiology) 3

SMKNG4A11AN Applied Genetics 3

SMKNG4A31BN Assisted Animal Reproduction 3

SG1MI4A11AN Basic Studies of the EU 2

SMKNG2A23AN Basics of Plant Breeding 3

SMKKB4015BN Biochemistry 4

SMKNG4085BN Bioinformatics 3

SG1GS4A12AN Biometry (Basic Statistics and Presentation) 2

SMKNN2A11AN Botany 4

SMKNG4065BN Cell and Tissue Culture Methodology 5

SMKTG2A11AN Chemistry 4

SMKKB4A11AN Chemistry 3

SMKNT2A15AN Crop Production II. 5

SMKNT2A25AN Energy saving and soil conservation tillage 3

SGMGS2A13AN Farm Mechanization II. 3

SMKTK4011XN Feed and Food Safety and Toxicology 6

SMKTK4A11AN Feed Management 3

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COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE ECTS

SMKTG4032AN Field Practice 2

SMKHG4A31BN Fish Genetics 3

SMKNG4025BN Fundamentals of Animal Biotechnology 3

SMKMB4055BN Fundamentals of Microbial Biotechnology 3

SMKNG4055BN Fundamentals of Plant Biotechnology 3

SMKAT4A31BN Gene Technology and Transgenic Animals 5

SMKTG4A23AN GIS Applications in Natural Resource Management 3

SMKNI4A13AN Grassland Management Systems 2

SMKDH4011XN Hungarian Studies I. (Language and Culture) 0

SMKNT4A11AN Integrated Crop Production I. 3

SMKNT4A13AN Integrated Crop Production II. 3

SMKTK2A11AN Introduction to Agriculture I. 4

SMKNV2A15AN Introduction to Plant Protection Zoology 3

SGMIF2A21AN Mathematics 4

SMKMB4025BN Microbiology 3

SMKTG4A13AN Modern Soil Observation and Conservation

Methods

3

SMKAT4A32BN Molecular Animal Breeding 3

SMKNG4045BN Molecular Biology and Gene Technology

Methodology

4

SMKNG4035BN Molecular Genetics 4

SMKNN4A11AN Plant Physiology 2

SMKNV4A13AN Plant Protection Strategies and Systems 3

SMKNG4075BN Professional English I. 4

SMKNV4011XN Soil Biology and Biotechnics in Agriculture 6

SMKNN2A13AN Soil Management and Land Use 4

SMKTG2A22AN Soil Science 4

SMKTG4A3AN Waste Management 2

SMKVB2A15AN Wildlife Conservation and Management 3

SMKAL2A11AN Zoology 4

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AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKNG2A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER: Dr. Gábor GYULAI [email protected]

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course covers three fundamental areas of agricultural biotechnology as animal-,

plant- and microbial biotechnologies. Main topics of the animal biotechnology are;

transgenic livestock animals, genome mapping, molecular animal breeding, and assisted

reproductive techniques. Main topics of the plant biotechnology are; tissue and cell

culture methods including breeding application, micropropagation technologies, and

molecular transformation techniques and transgenic plant varieties. Main topics of

microbial biotechnology are; experimental microbiology, microbial ecotoxicology,

fermentation processes and etc. food microbiology, plant-microbe interaction.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

Chawla, H.S. (2002): Introduction to Plant Biotechnology. Science Publishers, Enfield

(USA), pp. 539 (pointed chapters)

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry (Focus on Biotechnology)

by R. Renaville (Editor), A. Burny (Editor) Springer; 1 edition (April 30, 2001) ISBN-

10: 0792368517 (pointed chapters)

Madigan, MT, Martinko, JM, Parker, J (2003): Brock biology of microorganisms. 10th

edition. Prentice Hall International, London, 986 p. (pointed chapters)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=R.%20Renaville

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=A.%20Burny

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II.

COURSE CODE: SMKKR2A15AN


2+1

TEACHER: Dr. László Podmaniczky [email protected]


For details on the course content and bibliography, please contact the teacher directly

via the e-mail address provided above. While doing so, please always refer to the course

name and course code.

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AGROCLIMATOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKTG4A22AN


2+0

TEACHER: Dr. Sándor SZALAI [email protected]


The course deals with the importance and practical applications of the following

subjects: climatological parameters, energy and water balances of surfaces,

microclimates, interaction with plant covers (incl. forest), topoclimatology, influence of

extreme meteorological events in connection with temperature, quantity of

precipitation, types of precipitation, wind; agroclimatological information and their

dissemination, influence of climate change on agroclimatology.


M. V. K. Sivakumar, Raymond P. Motha, Haripada P. Das: Natural Disasters and Extreme Events in Agriculture, Springer, 2005. ISBN 3540224904, 367 pp.

Varga-Haszonits, Z.: Agroclimatology and agrometeorological forecast, OMSZ. 1984. ISBN 9637701788, 426 pp.

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ANIMAL GENE MAPPING

COURSE CODE: SMKHG4A31AN


3+2

TEACHER:

Dr. László VARGA [email protected]


The course is based on cognition of classical and molecular genetics. It overviews the basic mapping concepts applied in animal gene mapping, genetic markers, QTL mapping approaches, physical mapping procedures and the results of the human- and different domestic animal genome- and sequencing projects. A technical revolution took place in the past 10 years, which revolutionized the genomics and consequently the animal gene mapping. The subject introduces into the theories of the second- and third-generation sequencing techniques, different SNP-chip technologies and association mapping approach, which is based on dense, whole-genome SNP maps. Finally it gives some important and interesting mapping examples in several domestic species.

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY I.

COURSE CODE: SMKSJ2A13AN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Alfréd Pál Kovács [email protected]


Course gives an introduction to the principles of breeding methods and genetic

background of livestock breeding. Selection and crossing methods and modern

processing of animal products are to be covered, as well. The subject gives a synthesized

summary of new results of reproduction, housing and their practice. The genetic basis of

animal production and up to date methods of biotechnics and biotechnology also belong

to the content of this subject.


Falconer, D. S. (1981): Introduction to Quantitative Genetics. Longman. London and New York. P. 340

Hedrick, P. W. (2005): Genetics of Populations. Jones and Bartlett Publishers International, UK-Canada.

Lynch, M and Walsh, B. (1998):Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland.

Russell, P.J. (2008): Genetics: A Mendelian Approach. Snustad, P.D. and Simmons, M. J. (2006): Principles of Genetics. John Wiley and

Sons Ltd., West Sussex. Sturtevant, A. H. and Lewis, E. B. (2001): A History of Genetics. Cold Spring

Harbor Laboratory Press. Balding, D. J., Bishop, M. and Cannings, C. (2007): Handbook of Statistical

Genetics. John Wiley and Sons Ltd., West Sussex. Comstock, R. E. (1996): Quantitative genetics with Special Reference to Plant and

Animal Breeding. Iowa State University Press, Iowa. Crew, F. A. (2006): Animal Genetics – The Science of Animal Breeding. Sexton, A. Mi. (2004): Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits using SAS. SAS Institute

Inc, North Carolina.

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY II. (BEEF CATTLE, DAIRY FARMING, SHEEP)

COURSE CODE: SMKSJ2A13AN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Alfréd Pál Kovács [email protected]


1. The role of ruminants (cattle and sheep) in Hungarian animal breeding. Production and consumption rates and tendencies in inner and export markets.

2. Dairy and beef cattle breeds and genotypes in Hungary. 3. Reproduction methods in cattle breeding. Calf and heifer rearing systems in the

dairy and beef herds. 4. Fattening methods. Carcass evaluation (SEUROP). Applied condition classification

systems. 5. Housing technologies in dairy and beef herds. Milking and milk handling in dairy

farms. 6. Estimation of Breeding Value (EBV) in dairy and beef breeding. 7. Body conformation systems in dairy and beef herds. Visit to the research plant. 8. Grazing methods in cattle farms. Written test I. 9. Sheep breeds and genotypes in the Hungarian herd. 10. Reproduction methods in the sheep farms. 11. Lamb and yearling rearing and fattening. SEUROP classification systems. 12. Grazing methods in the sheep farms. 13. Housing and milking methods in Hungarian sheep herds. 14. Wool production and classification systems. Written test II.


1. Kat Bazeley, Alastair Hayton (2007): Practical Cattle Farming. 2. Kim Cardell (1998): Practical Sheep Keeping.

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY III.

COURSE CODE: SMKAK2A15AN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Janan Janbaz [email protected]


Apart from providing knowledge of the domestication, world distribution and economic importance of poultry and swine in the world, this course acquaints the students with the modern breeds and types of poultry and swine. Topics of production technology, reproduction, selection traits, estimation of breeding value, growing animals, animal behavior and welfare, marketing aspects and international trade courses are to be covered.


James R. Gillespie (Author) (2003): Modern Livestock and Poultry. Delmar Learning; 7Rev Ed edition

S.P. Rose (1999): Principles of poultry production. CABI Publishing

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ANIMAL NUTRITION I.

COURSE CODE: SMKTK2A13AN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Miklós MÉZES [email protected]


The course gives basic information about the feeds and feeding of farm animals and also about the scientific basis of nutrition. It contains two main parts:

1. Nutrients of feeding stuffs (water, dry matter, crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, other carbohydrates, inorganic materials, other biologically active materials)

2. Digestibility properties of some farm animals. The practices will give information about the main groups of feeding stuffs and calculation of daily portion of ruminants and complete feed composition (non-ruminants).


Adams, C.A. (2002): Total nutrition, Nottingham University press,

Nottingham.

Mézes M. (2000): Basic Principles of Animal Nutrition, Course booklet, Szent

István University, Gödöllő

Vetési M. (2004): Practical guide for animal nutrition course. Szent István

University, Gödöllő.

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APPLIED ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

(PRODUCTION PHYSIOLOGY)

COURSE CODE: SMKAL4A11AN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Attila Zsarnovszky [email protected]


The subject Applied Animal Physiology will provide students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of the physiological processes of farm animals in the point of view of production. The course will focus on principles of homeostasis, the role of blood, processes of digestion and energy balance, the Intermediate metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and vitamins the endocrine regulation, the main factors of reproduction and its produce the milk and egg.

Readings: We use the SZIU eLearning online system for teaching lectures. The web address is: http://elearning.szie.hu . The lectures are available in pdf forms on the course website of the eLearning portal.


Reece W.O. (2005): Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins p. 513.

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APPLIED GENETICS



2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Erzsébet KISS [email protected]


For details on the course content and bibliography, please contact the teacher directly via the e-mail address provided above. While doing so, please always refer to the course name and course code.

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ASSISTED ANIMAL REPRODUCTION

COURSE CODE: SMKNG4A31BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Sándor CSEH [email protected]



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BASIC STUDIES OF THE EU

COURSE CODE: SG1MI4A11AN


2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. István FEHÉR [email protected]


The subject will help the students to understand economic and social structure of the European Union. History and the role of the Agricultural and Rural Development Policy in the general context of European integration are to be introduced. Agricultural policy is a fundamental point of economic policy in each country. The changes and the implementation of the policy are related with the adaptation capability of rural population. Students will acquire knowledge on the agricultural policy and institutions of European Union and member countries including: subsidising system, market regulations, and information system. Furthermore main regulations of food safety and quality and practices about rural development project preparation will be discussed through case studies.


Fehér I. (2000): Basic studies of European Union. ed.: SZIE-GTK European Study

Centre

Horváth Z.(2004): Handbook about the European Union

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BASICS OF PLANT BREEDING

COURSE CODE: SG1MI4A11AN


2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Katalin Mázikné TŐKEI [email protected]



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BIOCHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE: SMKKB4015BN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. László FÜLÖP [email protected]



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BIOINFORMATICS

COURSE CODE: SMKNG4085BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Katalin POSTA [email protected]



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BIOMETRICS

COURSE CODE: SG1GS4A12AN


0+2

TEACHER:

Márk SZALAI [email protected]



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BIOMETRICS

(BASIC STATISTICS AND PRESENTATION)

COURSE CODE: SG1GS4A12AN


0+2

TEACHER:

Márk SZALAI [email protected]



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BOTANY

COURSE CODE: SMKNN2A11AN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Tibor SZERDAHELYI [email protected]


The students are requested to acquire basic knowledge of plant morphology and taxonomy.

Students will learn the essential terms related to plant morphology. Relations or interaction

between several areas, habitats, stands and associations will be shown as well as the

inherences between degradation processes and environmental protection. The course aims to

enrich the skills of the classification of the different species. A field trip to study the special

dolomite and sandy vegetation close to Budapest is included. Besides classroom lectures

slides, herbarium specimens, botanical garden and field trip support students to meet the

requirements of the course and to acquire knowledge.


Pazourek, J. – Votrubová, O. (1997): Atlas of plant anatomy. Peres publishers,

Prague

Moore, R. – Clark, W. D. – Stern, K. (1995): Botany. – WCB Publishers

Datta A.C., Botany for Degree Students, Oxford University Press 1979

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CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE METHODOLOGY



2+3

TEACHER:

Dr. Gábor GYULAI [email protected]


This course is targeted to students who may wish to study applied plant biotechnology. Specific objects include: to convey the concepts of biotechnology in lectures; and to provide hands-on experiences of the most common field of in vitro techniques in labs. TOPICS OF THE COURSE:

1. Lab safety. Lab tools, solutions and equipments, aseptic conditions 2. History of Plant Biotechnology 3. Mericlones, Micropropagation, ELISA, pruning and grafting in vitro 4. Somaclones: cell line selection, plant regeneration 5. Protoclones, Cell fusion, Cybrids 6. Gametoclone, Haploids: twin embryos, anther, pollen, ovary and ovule

cultures 7. Nutritive media, mineral components 8. Plant hormones: auxins, cytokinins, GAs, ABA, ethylene 9. Mutagens, mutagenesis, mutant selection - herbicide resistance, heavy

metal tolerance 10. Cell immobilization - artificial seeds. Cryobiology 11. Gene transformation technologies (particle bombardment,

Agrobacteriuem, transoposons) 12. True-to-types DNA analysis 13. DNA separations (agarose, PAGE) 14. Molecular markers for nuclear (nDNA) and organelle genes (cpDNA,

mtDNA) 15. Final Exam

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CHEMISTRY



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Imre CZINKOTA [email protected]



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CHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE: SMKKB4A11AN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Ágnes Mészárosné BÁLINT [email protected]



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CROP PRODUCTION II.

COURSE CODE: SMKNT2A15AN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Márta BIRKÁS [email protected]


Overview is to be provided on biological, physiological and agro ecological requirements of cash crops and leguminous forages that are fundamentals of agrotechnique used in cultivation of these products. Principles of cultivation of alternative and minor crops, forages are to be discussed in the course, as well.


Jolánkai M. (1995): Crop production. Printorg Publishers, Budapest.

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ENERGY SAVING AND SOIL CONSERVATION

TILLAGE



2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Márta BIRKÁS [email protected]


The course deals with the qualification of soil tillage, evaluation of conventional tillage, and summarising of the benefits and the drawbacks of reduced, conservation and energy saving tillage. Facts and perspectives of soil conservation and biological soil tillage are to be provided. Results of long-term tillage experiments are also presented and discussed.


Birkás, M.-Szalai, T. Course-booklet Szent István University, Gödöllő, 2000

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FARM MECHANIZATION II.

COURSE CODE: SGMGS2A13AN


1+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László KÁTAI [email protected]



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FEED AND FOOD SAFETY AND TOXICOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKTK4011XN


2+2

TEACHER:




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FEED MANAGEMENT



2+1

TEACHER:




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FISH GENETICS

COURSE CODE: SMKHG4A31BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Balázs KOVÁCS [email protected]



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FUNDAMENTALS OF ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY



2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Szilárd BODÓ [email protected]



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FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIAL

BIOTECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKMB4055BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László HORNOK [email protected]



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FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY



2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László HESZKY [email protected]



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GENE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSGENIC ANIMALS

COURSE CODE: SMKAT4A31BN


3+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Bősze Zsuzsanna [email protected]



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GIS APPLICATIONS IN NATURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT



0+3

TEACHER:

Vince LÁNG [email protected]



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GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

COURSE CODE: SMKNI4A13AN


2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Julianna TASI [email protected]



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HUNGARIAN STUDIES I.

(LANGUAGE AND CULTURE)

COURSE CODE: SMKDH4011XN


0+2

TEACHER:

Mariann TAUBERNÉ CSEKE [email protected]



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INTEGRATED CROP PRODUCTION I.



2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Márton JOLÁNKAI [email protected]


This course is dedicated to improve knowledge and skills of students regarding the production of field crops. The curriculum covers two major fields: once the physiological, chemical and ecological bases of cropping, and then specific training for field crop species and varieties. The course is supported by various laboratory and experimental field practices. BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

Cox J.F. – Jackson L.E. (1980): Crop management and soil conservation. John

Wiley and Sons, New York. Jolánkai M.(2002): Crop production. AKAPRINT, Budapest.

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INTEGRATED CROP PRODUCTION II.



2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Csaba GYURICZA [email protected]


Energy crop production, short rotation coppice Energy crop production, short rotation coppice Open Field Day Integrated weed management Production of Sorghum as energy crop Usage of agricultural by-products Energy cane (Miscanthus sp.) production Maize as energy crop Winter wheat as energy crop Environment-focused soil tillage Energy crop production (biogas, bioethanol) - Dombóvár Energy crop production (biogas, bioethanol) - Dombóvár

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INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE I.



0+2

TEACHER:

Márta BALLÁNÉ ERDÉLYI [email protected]


Aim of the course is to bring the students having different technical knowledge to a uniform level in the field of agriculture, food production and rural development, which in turn will serve as a basis for the coming lectures. Field practice and farm visits will help students to acquire knowledge on main production factors, terminology and equipment used in crop and livestock production. BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

Aranyos L – Percze A. – Erdélyi M: Course booklet on introduction to agriculture

Szent István University, Gödöllő

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INTRODUCTION TO PLANT PROTECTION

ZOOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKNV2A15AN


1+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Ferenc TÓTH [email protected]


The course is based on the curriculum of Pest Management in Arable and Horticultural Crops. Thematics: taxonomy, morphology, geographical distribution, economic importance, life cycle and natural enemies of pest insects, mites, nematodes and vertebrates; biological, cultural, physical, chemical, biorational and biotechnological protection against pests. BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

www.plantprotection.hu www.inra.fr/hyppz/species.htm

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MATHEMATICS

COURSE CODE: SGMIF2A21AN


0+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Gabriella GŐDÉNYNÉ HAJDU [email protected]


Sets, relations, functions. Basic concepts concerning real-real functions. Basics of differential calculus. Continuity and differentiability. Derivatives of basic functions. Rules of differentiation. Applications, simple optimization problems. Discussion and plotting of functions. Elements of the integral calculus and applications. Vector and matrix calculus. Elementary linear programming problems.


E. Batschelet (1992): Introduction to Mathematics for Life Scientists. Springer-Verlag

W. Bolton (2000): Differentiation and Integration (Mathematics for Engineers). Longman;

M. Spiegel (1971): Schaum's Outline of Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists McGraw-Hill Trade

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MICROBIOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKMB4025BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László HORNOK [email protected]


The course covers the following topics: introduction to the main classes of microorganisms – their physiology, morphology and genetics; role and activity of microorganisms in the biosphere; microbial growth and reproduction; metabolites of microorganisms and their function; role of microorganisms in the soil, animal production, crop production and environmental management; culturing, detection, identification of microorganisms; microbiological diagnostic methods; microorganisms as pathogens and components of symbiotic ecosystems; microbial growth control. BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

Madigan, MT, Martinko, JM, Parker, J (2003): Brock biology of microorganisms. 10th edition. Prentice Hall International, London, 986 p.

Prescott, LM, Harley JP, Klein, DA (1996): Microbiology. 3rd edition. W.C. Brown Publishers, New York, 935 p.

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MODERN SOIL OBSERVATION AND

CONSERVATION METHODS



0+4

TEACHER:

Dr. Erika CSÁKINÉ MICHÉLI [email protected]


The course provides an overview on the following topics: soils as integral elements of the landscape; tools and techniques of traditional soil survey; modern tool of soil survey; computer processing of soil data; Tool of digital soil mapping; practical applications of soil observation data. The course will include field, classroom and laboratory sessions. BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

Guidelines for soil description. 2006. 4th Edition. FAO, Rome Jean-Paul Legros: Mapping of the Soil. Plymouth Science Publishers. ISBN157808

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MOLECULAR ANIMAL BREEDING

COURSE CODE: SMKAT4A32BN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Mária SZABÓ HORVAINÉ [email protected]



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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENE TECHNOLOGY

METHODOLOGY



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Erzsébet Kiss [email protected]



47

MOLECULAR GENETICS



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Erzsébet Kiss [email protected]



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PLANT PHYSIOLOGY



2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Zsolt CSINTALAN [email protected]


The subject of the course is to make the basis of the plant growth, development metabolism and responses to various environmental stresses known. Principal knowledge for agriculture and environmental protection is specially emphasized. Students get to know the principal physiological processes important in plant production, the mechanism of nutrient economy, and the internal and external factors playing role in the regulation of growth and development, furthermore the effects of stresses on physiological processes of plants. Information and knowledge gained in lectures and laboratory workshops are necessary for further studies in plant genetics, plant protection, plant production and biotechnology.


Taiz, L., Zeiger, E. (1991): Plant Physiology. The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc. Redwood City, California, p.559

Fosket, E. (1994): Plant growth and development. Academic Press, San Diego, New York, Boston, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto. p.580

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PLANT PROTECTION STRATEGIES AND SYSTEMS

COURSE CODE: SMKNV4A13AN


2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. József KISS [email protected]


The course starts with short historical overview and continues as follows: Plant protection (PP) and societal, economic priorities. PP and globalisation vs endogenous development. PP and land use, farming systems. PP in ecological farming, IPM farming systems. PP and food security and food safety, environmental quality.


http://www.efsa.eu.int http://www.ontsz.hu/index.php http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/plant/index_en.htm http://www.fao.org http://www.eppo.org http://www.ipmeurope.org/ J. Pretty 2005 The Pesticide Detox: Towards a More Sustainable Agriculture.

Earthscan Publ. London, UK

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SOIL BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNICS IN

AGRICULTURE

COURSE CODE: SMKNV4011XN


2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Katalin Posta [email protected]



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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND LAND USE



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Csaba Gyuricza [email protected]


Soil management is a fundamental course of the arable crop production. It gives

information concerning all those field characteristics, which may have influence on the

efficiency of crop production through soil management. Summarising theoretical and

practical bases on crop production systems, weed management, nutrient management

and soil tillage from an environmental and economic perspective is included in the

course.


Soil Management and land use (ed. Birkás, M.) A bilingual university textbook,

Szent István University, Gödöllő, 1996

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SOIL SCIENCE



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Erika CSÁKINÉ MICHÉLI [email protected]


The course provides basic knowledge on the formation, physical, chemical and biological

properties of soil and their importance in fertility and functions in the environment.

Special attention will be given to the influence of climate change on soil functions.

Classification and geographical distribution will be also discussed. The topics of soil

degradation problems and processes and soil monitoring will end the course.


Kohnke H., D. P. Franzmeier: Soil science simplified. Waveland Press, Inc. 1995.

N.C. Brady, R. R. Weil: The Nature and Properties of Soils, Prentice-Hall. Inc.,

1996.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT



2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. László ALEKSZA [email protected]



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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: SMKVB2A15AN


2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Sándor Csányi [email protected]


Course is based on basic knowledge of ecology and vertebrate zoology. After an

overview of ecological concepts essential to the understanding of renewable natural

resource management students will learn about the basics of wildlife management. The

legislation and practice of wildlife conservation and management will be discussed. The

methods of hunting and game farming are also included.


Caughley, G. and Sinclair, A.R.E. (1994) Wildlife ecology and management.

Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford; Bolen, E.G. and Robinson,

Wildife ecology and management.(1995) Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle Rive,

New Jersey (3rd edition)

Bookhout, T. A. (szerk.) (1996): Research and management techniques for

wildlife and habitats. The Wildlife Society, Bethesda, Maryland

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ZOOLOGY



2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. István Péter NAGY [email protected]


The main goal of the subject is to familiarize the students with the organization and

functioning of the animal body and their diversity. Therefore the subject gives a general

overview on the main topics of zoology including basic knowledge of the cytology,

histology, embryology, systematic and characterization of the most important animal

groups. A short introduction to the animal behaviour is also given. Practical aspects of

zoology are discussed in details. Specified laboratory and field exercises are included in

the subject to give the theoretical knowledge practical aspects.


HickmanC.P. (2002): Animal Diversity. McGraw-Hill

Miller S.A., Harley J.P (1992): Zoology. Wn.C. Brown Publishers

Hickman, C.P.Jr., Roberts, L.S., Larson, A. (1997): Integrated Principles of

Zoology. WCB Mc Graw-Hill

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