ERASMUS COURSE

CATALOGUE 2015/16 – 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 (fall) semester of the

2015/16 academic year. Additional courses may be announced before the

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

COURSE CODE Level COURSE TITLE ECTS SG1NA4A11AN MSc AE Academic Writing I. 1

SMKNG2A13AN BSc AE Agricultural Biotechnology 3

SMKKR2A15AN MSc AE Agricultural Economics II. 4

SMKTG4A22AN MSc AE Agroclimatology 2

SMKHG4A31AN MSc AB Animal Gene Mapping 5

SMKSJ2A13AN MSc AE Animal Husbandry I. 5

SMKSJ4A13AN MSc AE Animal Husbandry II. (Beef Cattle, Dairy

Farming, Sheep)

3

SMKAK2A15AN BSc AE Animal Husbandry III. 5

SMKTK2A13AN BSc AE Animal Nutrition I. 4

SMKAL4A11AN MSc AE Applied Animal Physiology (Production

Physiology)

3

SMKNG4A11AN MSc AE Applied Genetics 3

SG1MI4A11AN MSc AE Basic Studies of the EU 2

SMKNG2A23AN BSc AE Basics of Plant Breeding 3

SMKKB4015BN MSc AB Biochemistry 4

SMKNN2A11AN BSc AE Botany 4

SMKNG4065BN MSc AB Cell and Tissue Culture Methodology 5

SMKTG2A11AN MSc AB Chemistry 4

SMKNT2A15AN BSc AE Crop Production II. 5

SGMGS2A13AN BSc AE Farm Mechanization II. 3

SMKTK4011XN MSc AE Feed and Food Safety and Toxicology 6

SMKTK4A11AN MSc AE Feed Management 3

SMKMB4055BN MSc AB Fundamentals of Microbial Biotechnology 3

SMKDH4011XN B/MSc AE Hungarian Studies I. (Language and Culture) 0

SMKNT4A13AN MSc AE Integrated Crop Production II. 3

SMKTK2A11AN BSc AE Introduction to Agriculture I. 4

SMKNV2A15AN BSc AE Introduction to Plant Protection Zoology 3

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COURSE CODE Level COURSE TITLE ECTS

SGMIF2A21AN BSc AE Mathematics 4

SMKMB4025BN MSc AB Microbiology 3

SMKTG4A13AN MSc AE Modern Soil Observation and Conservation

Methods

3

SMKNG4035BN MSc AB Molecular Genetics 4

SMKNN4A11AN Msc AB Plant Physiology 2

SMKNV4A13AN MSc AE Plant Protection Strategies and Systems 3

SMKNG4075BN MSc AB Professional English I. 4

SMKNV4011XN MSc AE Soil Biology and Biotechnics in Agriculture 6

SMKNN2A13AN BSc AE Soil Management and Land Use 4

SMKTG2A22AN BSc AE Soil Science 4

SMKTG4A3AN MSc AE Wastemanagement 2

SMKVB2A15AN BSc AE Wildlife Conservation and Management 3

SMKAL2A11AN BSc AE Zoology 4

BSc AE: Agricultural Engineering

MSc AE: Msc in Agricultural Engineering

MSc AB: MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology (Animal Biotechnology)

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AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKNG2A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER: Dr. Gábor GYULAI gyulai.gabor@mkk.szie.hu

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)

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS II.

COURSE CODE: SMKKR2A15AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER: Dr. László Podmaniczky podmaniczky.laszlo@kti.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 2 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER: Dr. Sándor SZALAI szalai.sandor@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

3+2

TEACHER:

Dr. László VARGA varga.laszlo@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Alfréd Pál Kovács kovacs.alfred@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Alfréd Pál Kovács kovacs.alfred@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Janan Janbaz janbaz.janan@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Miklós MÉZES mezes.miklos@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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).

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Attila Zsarnovszky zsarnovszky.attila@aotk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

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APPLIED GENETICS

COURSE CODE: SMKAL4A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Erzsébet KISS kiss.erzsebet@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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BASIC STUDIES OF THE EU

COURSE CODE: SG1MI4A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 2 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. István FEHÉR feher.istvan@gtk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Katalin Mázikné TŐKEI mazikne.katalin@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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BIOCHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE: SMKKB4015BN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. László FÜLÖP fulop.laszlo@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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BOTANY

COURSE CODE: SMKNN2A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Tibor SZERDAHELYI szerdahelyi.tibor@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

COURSE CODE: SMKNG4065BN

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+3

TEACHER:

Dr. Gábor GYULAI gyulai.gabor@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

COURSE CODE: SMKTG2A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Imre CZINKOTA czinkota.imre@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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CROP PRODUCTION II.

COURSE CODE: SMKNT2A15AN

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Márta BIRKÁS birkas.marta@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

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FARM MECHANIZATION II.

COURSE CODE: SGMGS2A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

1+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László KÁTAI katai.laszlo@gek.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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FEED AND FOOD SAFETY AND TOXICOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKTK4011XN

ECTS CREDITS: 6 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Miklós MÉZES mezes.miklos@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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FEED MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: SMKTK4A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Miklós MÉZES mezes.miklos@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIAL

BIOTECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKMB4055BN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László HORNOK hornok.laszlo@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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GENE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSGENIC ANIMALS

COURSE CODE: SMKAT4A31BN

ECTS CREDITS: 5 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

3+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Bősze Zsuzsanna bosze.zsuzsanna@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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HUNGARIAN STUDIES I.

(LANGUAGE AND CULTURE)

COURSE CODE: SMKDH4011XN

ECTS CREDITS: 0 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

0+2

TEACHER:

Mariann TAUBERNÉ CSEKE cseke.mariann@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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INTEGRATED CROP PRODUCTION II.

COURSE CODE: SMKNT4A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Csaba GYURICZA gyuricza.csaba@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

COURSE CODE: SMKTK2A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

0+2

TEACHER:

Márta BALLÁNÉ ERDÉLYI erdelyi.marta@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

1+1

TEACHER:

Dr. Ferenc TÓTH toth.ferenc@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

0+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Gabriella GŐDÉNYNÉ HAJDU godenyne.hajdu.gabriella@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. László HORNOK hornok.laszlo@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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

COURSE CODE: SMKTG4A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

0+4

TEACHER:

Dr. Erika CSÁKINÉ MICHÉLI micheli.erika@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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 GENETICS

COURSE CODE: SMKNG4035BN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Erzsébet Kiss kiss.erzsebet@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

COURSE CODE: SMKNN4A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 2 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Zsolt CSINTALAN csintalan.zsolt@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+1

TEACHER:

Dr. József KISS kiss.jozsef@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

ECTS CREDITS: 6 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Katalin Posta posta.katalin@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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SOIL MANAGEMENT AND LAND USE

COURSE CODE: SMKNN2A13AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Csaba Gyuricza gyuricza.csaba@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

Szent István University, Gödöllő, 1996

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SOIL SCIENCE

COURSE CODE: SMKTG2A22AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. Erika CSÁKINÉ MICHÉLI miheli.erika@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

COURSE CODE: SMKTG4A3AN

ECTS CREDITS: 2 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. László ALEKSZA aleksza.laszlo@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: SMKVB2A15AN

ECTS CREDITS: 3 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+0

TEACHER:

Dr. Sándor Csányi csanyi.sandor@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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

COURSE CODE: SMKAL2A11AN

ECTS CREDITS: 4 TEACHING HOURS PER WEEK:

2+2

TEACHER:

Dr. István Péter NAGY nagy.peter@mkk.szie.hu

SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY – COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL:

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