Additional course evaluations for LB0121

Academic year 2022/2023

Agroecology: Working with the complexity of farming systems (LB0121-30110)

2023-01-16 - 2023-02-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Agroecology: Working with the complexity of farming systems (LB0121-30219)

2022-01-17 - 2022-02-17

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Syllabus

LB0121 Agroecology: Working with the complexity of farming systems, 7.5 Credits

Agroekologi: Att arbeta med komplexitet i lantbruksystem

Subjects

Agricultural Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits and English 6.

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students interested in global development with an introduction to the analysis of complex farming systems.



After completion of the course, the student will be able to:



- apply a systemic agroecological approach to a complex farming system;

- recognize the steps needed to understand and improve a complex farming system;

- identify and use suitable methods at the different steps of a systemic approach;

- engage in a constructive peer feedback process;

- reflect on their own learning and on group dynamics based on the course experiences.

Content

In this course students learn an approach to work systemically with complex farming situations.

The course is based on real farm cases in different parts of the Global South and North. The students learn about and practice methods for describing and analysing a case and its goals, and will train in analysing and suggesting improvements.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written assignments, project work and contributions to group discussions over the Internet. If a student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

If a student has been granted targeted study support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative form of assessment.

If this course is discontinued, SLU will decide on transitional provisions for the examination of students admitted under this syllabus who have not yet been awarded a Pass grade.

For the assessment an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after  the deadline for submission.  For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course instance which the student has been admitted to and registered on.

If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is given fully online.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development

There are no Grading criteria posted for this course