LB0123, Agroforestry, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2021-03-04
Valid from : Autumn semester 2021 (2021-08-30)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

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 course gives an overview of different types of agroforestry systems, with the aim to develop the students’ understanding of the interactions between organisms and processes in cropping systems combining agricultural crops (including grazed crops) with woody perennials.

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

• give an account of different types of agroforestry systems and on a general level explain how they can be adapted to climatic, economic and landscape-related conditions;
• discuss how the design of an agroforestry system affects biological processes and microclimate;
• compare environmental impacts of agroforestry systems to those of other cropping systems;
• discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different agroforestry systems, taking into account practical aspects, productivity and profitability;
• discuss the economic, environmental and social sustainability of different agroforestry systems.

Content

The course combines teacher led and student led activities, such as lectures, literature studies, case studies, project work, group presentations, study visits and field exercises. The course connects to the surrounding society through invited speakers and study visits. The teaching is linked to national and international research, through lectures and literature studies.

The course conveys knowledge about different types of agroforestry systems, for example alley cropping, silvopastoral systems and permaculture. The course presents examples of how agroforestry systems have been developed and applied under varying conditions (climate, landscape, farming intensity etc.), and how management interacts with biological processes and microclimate. Through literature studies, lectures and projects, individually and in groups, the student will gain a deeper understanding of environmental advantages of agroforestry systems, but also insight into the challenges and possible trade-offs related to management feasibility, productivity and profitability of agroforestry systems.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written exams and assignments. Active participation in scheduled compulsory elements such as group presentations, exercises and seminars.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Biosystems and Technology

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0101

Other Information

Basic prior knowledge is recommended in the main fields of study agricultural science, horticultural science, biology, environmental science or landscape architecture.