SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
| Title | ΑΕΙΦΟΡΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΚΩΝ ΠΟΡΩΝ / SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES |
| Code | Ν509Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001962 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| FYTIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600173220
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Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Όροφος 5 |
| Hall | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΣΗΡΟΤΡΟΦΙΑΣ ΜΕΛΙΣΣΟΚΟΜΙΑΣ (62) (39) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 08:00 έως 11:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600173220
- At the Website of the School: http://users.auth.gr/~canagno
- eLearning (Moodle):
- OpenCourses (eClass):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Ν014Υ ECOLOGY
- Ν017Υ SOIL SCIENCE
- Ν031Ε ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
General Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the use of ecological terms.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize the role and the importance of "sustainability" in agriculture and understand how the "Sustainable Development of Agricultural Resources" can improve decisions in management of agroecosystem.
2. Obtain knowledge with a broad range of concepts of "sustainable management of natural resources", technics and tools useful for sustainable management of agroecosystems.
3. Develop critical thinking skills for enabling application of "Sustainable Development of Agricultural Resources" in Agricultural Sciences.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
General principles and definitions, National and European strategy on sustainability. International conventions, Intergovernmental agreements and concerted actions that contribute to sustainability. Classification of natural resources. Energy resources. National strategy for Energy resources. Carbon footprint. Effective use of natural resources. National strategy for natural resources. Biodiversity as a resource. National biodiversity strategy.
Keywords
Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecosystems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Teaching with powerpoint.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tutorial | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
100% written exams.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Αναγνωστόπουλος Χ.Δ., Βερεσόγλου Δ.Σ., Γεράκης Π.Α., Καλμπουρτζή Κ.Λ. και Μαμωλος Α.Π. 2017. Αειφορική Ανάπτυξη Γεωργικών Πόρων. Εκδόσεις, Σύνχρονη Παιδεία (κωδικός Εύδοξος: 68369897)
Additional bibliography for study
Hester R.E. and Harrison R.M. 2005. Sustainability in Agriculture. RSC Publishing.
McNeely J.A. and Scherr S.G. 2003. Ecoagriculture: Strategies to Feed the World and Save Wild Biodiversity. Island Press.
Altieri M.A. 1998. Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture. Westview Press, Inc.
Last Update
21-10-2020
