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

Finalized by: PN - NJ, 2020-12-10
Valid from : Spring semester 2022 (2022-01-17)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Agricultural Science

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written assignments, project work and contributions to group discussions over the Internet.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Urban and Rural Development

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

The Course Replaces

LB0082, LU0089

Other Information

The course is given fully online.