Elements of Agroecology

Teacher(s)

Baret Philippe;

Language

English
> French-friendly

Prerequisites

BIR 1230 - Engineering biosphere (or equivalent)
 

Main themes

- Emergence of the concept of Agroecology and historical process.
- Diversity of world food systems.
- Foresight approaches of Agriculture (Agrimonde, Afterres 2050)
- The principles of agroecology: ecological, socio-economic and methodological principles.
- Comparative approach for alternative agricultures: industrial agriculture, conventional farming, organic farming, sustainable agriculture, ecologically intensive agriculture.
- Examples of applications of agroecology in production and consumption systems in North and South.
 

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	a. Contribution from operations AA repository program M1.1., M2.1., M4.4. b. Specific formulation for this activity AA program At the end of this course, the student is able to: - Understand the conceptual foundations and methods of agroecology including the concept of food systems. - Discuss the diverse trajectories of agriculture - Evaluate a system in its agro-ecological dimensions - Position the various alternative modes of agriculture

Teaching methods

The course is taught in the form of lectures alternating between theory and concrete examples. Students will present their work on specific topics during student seminars. The course will be taught in English and students are encouraged to interact during class. They will be required to read selected publications before certain class sessions in order to function in a flipped classroom mode.

Evaluation methods

The assessment will be based on group work (50%), participation during class (10%) and a written exam (40%).

Faculty or entity

> AGRO