WETLANDS AND AGRICULTURE
| Title | ΥΓΡΟΤΟΠΟΙ ΚΑΙ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΑ / WETLANDS AND AGRICULTURE |
| Code | Ν552Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420002000 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 66
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Spring | - | 4 |
| FYTIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Spring | - | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600211191
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Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Όροφος 5 |
| Hall | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΣΗΡΟΤΡΟΦΙΑΣ ΜΕΛΙΣΣΟΚΟΜΙΑΣ (62) (39) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 14:00 έως 16:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- 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/1/600211191
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 computers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Βe familiar with the scientific terms related to aquatic ecosystems and the various types of them.
2. Understand the wetland functions and values and the interactions between wetlands and agroecosystems
3. Know the necessity to prepare and apply a plan for sustainable wetland management according to related legislations.
4. Develop critical thinking skills for enabling application of "sustainable agricultural production systems" in the Natura 2000 conservation areas.
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
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Protected areas. Fundamental national, European and international legislation on biodiversity. Wetlands of international importance or Ramsar wetlands. Wetland functions and values. Natural and anthropogenic alterations of wetlands. Interactions of wetlands with agroecosystems. The state of wetlands in Greece today. Sustainable wetland management and restoration. Natura 2000 network. Agriculture in the Natura 2000 network. Threats to biodiversity from modern agriculture. Agricultural practices to increase and protect biodiversity in agroecosystems. Sustainable management of Natura 2000 habitats. The state of the Natura 2000 network in Europe. Ecological importance of agriculture. Agricultural ecosystems of high ecological value for biodiversity (high-nature-value farming systems). Environment and Common European Agricultural Policy. Agro-environmental measures. Development of management plans.
Keywords
Wetlands, wetland functions, wetland values, wetland management.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- 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
Powerpoint.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 16 | ||||
| Tutorial | 35 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 130 |
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)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Γεράκης Π.Α. και Σ.Ε.Τσιούρης. 2010. Υγρότοποι και Γεωργία. Λειτουργίες, Αξίες, Διατήρηση και Διαχείριση Υγροτόπων, Σχέσεις με Γεωργικά Οικοσυστήματα. Εκδόσεις Σύγχρονη Παιδεία. Θεσσαλονίκη. 311 σελ. (κωδικός Εύδοξος: 2771)
Additional bibliography for study
β1. Γεράκης Π.Α. και Ε.Θ. Κουτράκης. 1996. Ελληνικοί Υγρότοποι. Μουσείο Γουλανδρή Φυσικής Ιστορίας. ΕΚΒΥ. Εμπορική Τράπεζα της Ελλάδας. Αθήνα. 383 σελ.
β2. Kent D.M. 2001. Applied Wetlands. Science and Technology. 2nd Edition. Lewis Publishers. 454p.
Last Update
02-11-2022
