250015 Ecological Agriculture 1a

Details
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Earliest Possible YearBSc. 2 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits15 (ECTS)
Course LevelBSc
 
ExaminationFinal Examination

written examination and oral examination

Portfolio Examination


All aids allowed

Description of Examination: A portfolio containing 8 of 10 required and two optional deliverables is assessed, supplemented by an oral examination based on two deliverables, selected by the student and staff respectively.

Weight: 2/3 portfolio, 1/3 oral examination



13-point scale, internal examiner
 
Organisation of Teaching25% lectures; 30% student presentations; 10% excursions; 35% excercises
 
Block PlacementBlock 3
Week Structure: A

Block 3
Week Structure: C
 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
 
Restrictions30 studenter
 
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address
Basic Science: none
Applied Science:
Knowledge of organic production practices in DK and internationally. Understanding of the ecological mechanisms and their technical applications employed in crop and soil management. Comprehension of differences in the environmental impacts of farming systems. Can apply ecological principles to problems in fertilization and pest and weed management.
Ethics and values:
Knowledge of the values and principles behind the organic practice. Understanding of the role of organic standards as an external condition for organic food production. Reflection on own learning.
 
Course Objectives
The basic aim of the course is to give students an understanding of the principles and practice of ecological agriculture, as well as competencies to critically contribute in the development of more sustainable farming systems.
 
Course Contents
-The conditions for ecological agriculture in Denmark, Europe and overseas
-Principles and practise of cropping system design
-Crop management, including fertilization, pest management and technological aspects of ecological agriculture
- Role and function of biodiversity in organic farming
- Environmental impacts of ecological agriculture
 
Teaching And Learning Methods
Learning methods include lectures, workshops, independent readings, student presentations, exercises and excursions.
 
Course Litterature
Lampkin N (2001). Organic Farming. The Farmer's Press.
Chosen scientific articles.
 
Course Coordinator
Vibeke Langer, vl@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Environment, Resources and Technology, Phone: 35332383
Jesper Rasmussen, jer@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Environment, Resources and Technology, Phone: 35333456
Jesper Luxhøi, jelu@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Plant and Soil Science, Phone: 35333494
Hans-Werner Griepentrog, hwg@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Environment, Resources and Technology, Phone: 35333572
John R. Porter, jrp@life.ku.dk, Department of Agricultural Sciences/Environment, Resources and Technology, Phone: 35333377
 
Study Board
Study Committee NSN
 
Course Scope
lectures50
theoretical exercises100
preparation100
Excursions40
examination12
Colloquia110

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