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n.BA.UI.UrFa.25HS (Urban Farming) 
Module: Urban Farming
This information was generated on: 11 June 2026
No.
n.BA.UI.UrFa.25HS
Title
Urban Farming
Credits
5

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2025

 

Study Programme Natural Resource Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
  Compulsory Module  X Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 4th Semester
Module Coordinator Alex Mathis
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 59 16 / alex.mathis@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Alex Mathis, Zala Schmautz
Entrance Requirements See Digital Study Planner
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students should be able to
  • identify, distinguish between, and cultivate various vegetable and herb species.
  • assess the suitability of a location for vegetable production.
  • describe and explain functional aspects of urban cultivation systems in outdoor settings and greenhouses.  
  • evaluate plant growth and appearance and propose appropriate management interventions.
  • develop and implement strategies to promote soil fertility for vegetable cultivation.
  • evaluate the economic viability of vegetable crops.
  • apply integrated circular thinking within urban systems and develop suitable planting concepts.
  • develop comprehensive solutions for urban farming projects.
Module Content This module covers all essential aspects of vegetable and herb cultivation, ranging from site selection and cultivation systems to soil fertility management and pest control. The curriculum includes the following topics and learning objectives:

Key Concepts  
  • Species knowledge
  • Variety selection
  • Plant growth and development
  • Natural and economic site-specific factors
Cultivation and Crop Management
  • Urban cultivation systems
  • Crop planning and practical implementation (outdoor and indoor)  
  • Soil cultivation methods
  • Seeding and planting techniques
  • Plant nutrition
  • Assessing crop conditions and crop care
  • Crop protection
  • Economic viability of production
  • Nutrient and resource cycle
Follow-up Modules See Digital Study Planner
Methods of Instruction 
  • Contact Lessons
  • Practical exercises
  • Excursions
Digital Resources
  • Moodle for lecture materials  
  • MS Teams for group work
  • Cultivation planner
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 56
 Guided Self-Study 34
 Independent Self-Study 60
 Total Workload 150
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Course work (100%)
Language of Instruction  German
Comments This module is part of the Urban Food Systems focus area.

 

Course: Urban Farming
No.
n.BA.UI.UrFa.25HS.V
Title
Urban Farming

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 11 June 2026.