3 ECTS credits
75 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4023854ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.
Agricultural and food systems are closely linked to ecological, social and ethical issues. In this course, students are introduced to agroecology as a science, practice, and social movement. Students learn the basic principles of applying a systems approach to designing and studying agricultural systems and food production chains. The course covers the food system as a whole, from care of the soil, to the design of agricultural systems, to the organization of societies. It explains how agro-ecosystems that imitate nature in form and function can provide food and many other needs, while addressing the climate, biodiversity and nutrient crisis.
Study material:
• Powerpoint slides of the lectures (available on CANVAS)
• Relevant scientific articles and opinion pieces (available via CANVAS).
The student:
Understands the fundamental aspects of sustainable agriculture, agroecosystem management and sustainable food systems.
Understands structure and function of complex agroecosystems.
Understands some of the most important methods in agroecology, such as agroforestry, food forests, permaculture, alley cropping, sylvopasture …
Is able to explain why agroecological methods are beneficial for the climate, biodiversity and nutrient crisis.
Is able to identify the main perennial plants that are used in agroforestry.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Andere bepaalt 100% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
The exam score will be determined by a formative oral presentation with discussion during the HOC (1/4) and a written exam (3/4).
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: cel- en genbiotechnologie: medische biotechnologie
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: cel- en genbiotechnologie: agrobiotechnologie
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: cel- en genbiotechnologie: synthetische biotechnologie
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en bioprocestechnologie: voedingsbiotechnologie
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en bioprocestechnologie: duurzame chemische biotechnologie
Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en bioprocestechnologie: micro- en nanobiotechnologie
Master in de biologie: ecologie en biodiversiteit
Master of Biology: Ecology and Biodiversity (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biology: AR Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)