Elements of Agroecology

Teacher(s)

Baret Philippe coordinator; Bertin Pierre; Bragard Claude; Van Damme Julie (compensates Baret Philippe);

Language

English

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.
 

Aims

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

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Teaching methods

The course is given in the form of lectures alternating theory and practical examples. It also makes use of video media.
 
A MOOC version of the course is envisager since its conception.

 

Evaluation methods

The evaluation is based on a written examination with a question defended orally.
 

Faculty or entity

AGRO