Learn by Doing: Second Year
This approach is reflected in the motto adopted from the institution's inception: Learning-Doing, encapsulated in the Latin expression "Labor Omnia Vincit" (Work Conquers All).
Since its inception, Zamorano has been guided by the constructivist approach in its educational model, led by Wilson Popenoe, our first director. This theory of learning holds that our students construct knowledge through direct experiences, hands-on work, and social interaction with their environment.
The emphasis on experiential learning allows not only to acquire knowledge, but also to develop values and skills in an active way, either individually or in collaboration with others.
This approach is reflected in the motto adopted from the institution's inception: Learning-Doing, encapsulated in the Latin expression "Labor Omnia Vincit" (Work Conquers All).
A-Transversal Knowledge Modules
They are the basis for the different value chains, offered by specific departments and applied along them.
B-Value Chain Modules
They are part of the value chains and are offered by the corresponding departments according to their areas of focus.
C-Integral Modules
Value chains conclude their last step and prepare to offer and manage products in the market.
SECOND YEAR MODULES
Module: Agroecology
Description and general objective of the module:
The Agroecology module offers the opportunity to apply cultivation strategies based on agroecological and human farm principles, through a collaborative and horizontal process on the techniques, practices and methods that adapt to the conditions of the Mesoamerican Dry Corridor, thus establishing a self-sufficient living agroecosystem (food sovereignty).
The module promotes the functional diversity, balance, productivity and resilience of the natural systems of the area and emphasizes agroecology and social processes that show community participation and local empowerment as resilient models in the face of current socioeconomic and environmental problems, additionally reinforces the triple dimension of the agroecological revolution: cognitive, social and technological.
At the end of the module, the student will be able to propose biodiverse and climate change resilient designs based on agroecological principles.
- Employ agroecological and human farm principles to develop biodiverse and climate change resilient designs within the agroecological farm.
- Use agroecological designs in the establishment and management of sustainable agricultural systems.
Módulo: Tecnologías de la información geográfica
Description and general objective of the module:
The module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental procedures used in topographical and geographical surveys, as well as the opportunity to develop the ability to work with specialized programs in this field, such as: AutoCAD, Civil 3D and QGIS .
At the end of the module, the student will be able to apply the basic procedures to carry out topographic and geographical surveys and enter and analyze data in the programs used for the design of plans to finally obtain a graphic representation.
- Apply basic concepts of topography and geographic information systems in field and laboratory practices.
- Manage programs in the processing of topographic and geographic data.
- Associate topography applications and geographic information systems in agriculture, natural resource management and markets.
Module: Plant Protection
Description and general objective of the module:
In the Plant Protection module, students learn different ways of monitoring, identifying pests and diseases that affect vegetable crops. In addition, students understand the importance of carrying out integrated pest management, which includes carrying out cultural, botanical, sanitary practices and releasing natural enemies to reduce the use of pesticides in productive systems to a minimum, considering the impact on the environment. environment, human health and food production.
At the end of the module, students will have the necessary skills to efficiently manage agrochemical application equipment for pest and disease control.
- Interpret information that accompanies agrochemicals for their correct use and management in applications.
- Correctly use personal protective equipment in all activities that involve the handling of agrochemicals in order to carry out safe applications.
- Carry out field monitoring of horticultural crops for decision-making in pest and disease control.
Módulo: Olericultura Intensiva
Description and general objective of the module:
El módulo de olericultura intensiva desarrolla en el estudiante las competencias para la producción de hortalizas de forma intensiva y bajo sistemas protegidos (invernaderos, túneles y casa mallas). En este módulo el estudiante conocerá los procesos de producción de una variedad de cultivos principalmente tomate y chile, desde la preparación de medio o sustrato, trasplante, riego, fertirriego, deshierbas, estaquillado, tutoreo, podas, raleos, cosecha y clasificación del producto.
At the end of the module, the student will be able to identify different protected systems, horticultural crops and their practices, applying quality standards required by the market.
- Planificar actividades de producción y manteamiento de hortalizas en agricultura protegida, para su desarrollo óptimo considerando los principios de sostenibilidad.
- Identificar prácticas hortícolas para el manejo de cultivos de tomate y chile (podas, desbrote, tutórelo, deshierba, cosecha) haciendo uso de pensamiento crítico.
- Identificar actividades de asepsia en cultivos bajo invernaderos para garantizar la inocuidad del producto en la cadena productiva, considerando los principios de producción.
Módulo: Olericultura Extensiva
Description and general objective of the module:
El módulo de olericultura extensiva, enseña a los estudiantes los principios de la producción de hortalizas a campo abierto, en este módulo el estudiante se encuentra expuesto al aprendizaje de una variedad de cultivos, y realizando procesos que le permiten aprender sobre el trasplante, riego, fertirriego, deshierbas, estaquillado, tutoreo, podas, raleos y cosecha de hortalizas.
At the end of the module, the student will be able to identify different horticultural crops, as well as the best practices involved in their production.
- Identificar las ventajas y desventajas del trasplante de hortalizas, con el fin de tener plántulas de calidad en el campo que tengan crecimiento acorde a su característica genética para un buen rendimiento, esto por medio del desarrollo de actividades productivas.
Identificar las malezas más comunes en los cultivos hortícolas, sus hábitos de crecimientos, formas de reproducción, diferentes maneras de controlarlas, para realizar la labor de eliminación de forma eficiente ya sea de forma manual, cultural, mecánica o química, con el fin de obtener un cultivo de calidad y óptimo rendimiento.
Module: Apiculture plant
Description and general objective of the module:
The beekeeping plant offers the student the opportunity to develop skills in the processes for obtaining bee products, through the development of various activities related to the production and packaging of honey, wax and other by-products. In addition, the student will be involved in carrying out field work for the installation and management of apiaries, allowing them to obtain knowledge of the processes required to obtain excellent quality bee products.
- Differentiate the installation and maintenance operations of apiaries to obtain highly productive hives considering the conservation of natural resources.
- Describe the processes required for bee products with excellent quality to be marketed for human consumption.
- Interpret basic indicators that define the feasibility of potential sustainable beekeeping ventures.
Module: Horticultural Plant/Postharvest
Description and general objective of the module:
In this module, the student will learn the technical-scientific bases for the good management of fruits and vegetables in their stage ofpostharvest, considering the process flows whether for fruits, leaves and herbs or roots and tubers, following the required quality and safety parameters. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn the principles for calculating the preparation of disinfectant solutions.
At the end of this module the student will be able to apply the basic concepts of driving posharvesting vegetables (leaves, fruits, roots and tubers); identify the criteria for reception, washing, classification and storage of vegetables according to their nature and customer specifications.
- Apply the processes postharvest for the conditioning of fruits and vegetables.
- Manage appropriate storage conditions for fruits and vegetables.
- Differentiate quality and safety parameters of fruits and vegetables, according to the standards established by the client.
Module: Horticultural/Processing Plant
Description and general objective of the module:
In this module, the student will learn the technical-scientific bases for the good management of fruits and vegetables in their stage ofpostharvest, considering the process flows whether for fruits, leaves and herbs or roots and tubers, following the required quality and safety parameters. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn the principles for calculating the preparation of disinfectant solutions.
At the end of this module the student will be able to apply the basic concepts of driving posharvesting vegetables (leaves, fruits, roots and tubers); identify the criteria for reception, washing, classification and storage of vegetables according to their nature and customer specifications.
- Apply the processes postharvest for the conditioning of fruits and vegetables.
- Manage appropriate storage conditions for fruits and vegetables.
- Differentiate quality and safety parameters of fruits and vegetables, according to the standards established by the client.
Module: Biological Control
Description and general objective of the module:
Control biológico es el módulo que enseña a los estudiantes que existen alternativas al control químico a través de la producción y uso de distintos organismos, hongos, nematodos, ácaros e insectos, en la regulación de poblaciones de plagas agrícolas.
Los estudiantes realizan procesos de producción, aprenden sobre la biología y mecanismos de acción de los organismos producidos, así como la liberación de estos en campo.
Al finalizar el módulo, el estudiante será capaz de reconocer los métodos de producción de macro y microorganismos que pueden utilizarse como enemigos naturales y biopesticidas, además de conocer la biología y técnicas de liberación de estos en campo.
- Aplicar técnicas de producción de hongos biocontroladores producidos en el laboratorio de control biológico y su aplicación adecuada en el campo.
- Aplicar métodos de producción de distintos enemigos naturales y su aplicación adecuada en campo.
- Aplicar técnicas de producción de nematodos entomopatógenos y su aplicación adecuada en el campo.
Módulo: Cultivo de Tejidos y diagnóstico molecular
Description and general objective of the module:
Este módulo brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender sobre el uso de herramientas biotecnológicas aplicadas a la producción sostenible de cultivos, manejo de equipos e instrumentos para cultivo de tejidos, técnicas de asepsia y diagnóstico molecular y, se familiarizan con procedimientos como extracción de ADN, PCR y técnicas básicas de micropropagación.
- Operate basic equipment, glassware, instruments and plant tissue culture laboratory tools for the production of in vitro cultures following safety protocols.
- Repeat procedures to prepare culture media and manipulate plant tissues, maintaining optimal levels of asepsis in the laboratory in order to micropropagate healthy plants.
Module: Fruit Trees
Description and general objective of the module:
A través de este módulo, cada estudiante estudia los principios básicos para el establecimiento y manejo de cultivos frutales bajo criterios de producción sostenible, preparación del terreno, plantación y manejo de frutales, así como en la identificación de especies frutales de importancia económica.
También aprenden sobre aspectos relacionados con la fisiología, adaptación, manejo de plagas y enfermedades, y la nutrición y fertilización de los cultivos frutales.
- Apply the basic principles of male gamete processing that includes collection, evaluation and cryo-preservation to maximize the use of broodstock, taking into account the factors that affect semen quality.
Módulo: Tecnologías ambientales
Description and general objective of the module:
Este espacio formativo permite a las personas conocer y aplicar tecnologías apropiadas para el manejo sostenible de los recursos hídricos y energéticos. Desarrollan habilidades en gestión hídrica, cálculo de caudales y evaluación de la calidad del agua, así como en el uso de energías renovables. Además, se abordan soluciones tecnológicas como potabilización de agua, estufas mejoradas, biogás y energía solar orientadas a la sostenibilidad ambiental.
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