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Sustainable Agroecosystems I
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Abstract
This lecture with integrated exercises and farm visit introduces the factors, processes and interactions that control the functioning of temperate and tropical agroecosystems. Students will be guided to critically examine agricultural practices and management strategies to increase resource use efficiency, while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and ensuring socio-economic viability.
Objective
Students critically analyze concepts of sustainable agriculture.
Resources
Literature
Gliessman, S.R. (2015) Agroecology: The ecology of sustainable food systems, CRC Press, 371 p.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Sustainable Agroecosystems I
A compulsory excursion to partners of the "AgroCO2ncept Flaachtal" takes place on Friday 27.03.2020
The excursion is a farm visit, which will be conducted in German.
Exercises (105’)
Dates: 4 March, 18 March, 8 April, 29 April, 20 May
Time: Group 1: 13:00-14:45/ Group 2: 15:00-16:45/ Group 3: 17:00-18:45
Place: Greenhouse Häldeliweg 19 (HAC)
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2 h weekly |