Rangeland Protection and Landscaping
| Title | ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΗ ΛΙΒΑΔΙΚΟΥ ΤΟΠΙΟΥ / Rangeland Protection and Landscaping |
| Code | 218Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000128 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600231963
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600231963
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=13418
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the structure, ecology, function, and evolution of the grassland landscape.
Understanding the temporal relationship of society to the cultural characteristics of the grassland landscape
To be familiar with the methodology of restoration of disturbance landscapes
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- 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
Course Content (Syllabus)
Definitions of range landscape, The cultural landscape and its role, Analysis and evaluation of the range landscape, Influence of land use on the landscape, Alpine Landscapes (Pseudo-alpine rangeland), Multifunctionality of Alpine landscapes, Biodiversity and animal husbandry in alpine landscapes, Recreation and Tourism in alpine landscapes Historical - cultural view of agroforestry landscapes, Classification of agroforestry systems, Historical evolution of agroforestry systems in Greece, Main tree species in agroforestry systems in Greece, Origin of agroforestry systems, Relationship between livestock and wildlife, Cultural value of agroforestry systems, Aesthetic value of agroforestry systems, Indigenous species of agricultural animals as a means of managing cultural landscapes, Landscape protection, Natural resources and natural ecosystems, Directive 92/43/EEC, The NATURA 2000 network, Plan for the restoration of a range landscape, Current trends and evolutions of range landscape conservation and designing. Livestock and wildlife animal grazing as a tool for range landscape diversification. Range landscape conservation regulations. Suitable plants for range landscaping. Use of fertilizers, weed control etc. as tools for range landscaping.
Keywords
Range landscape definition, Landscape diversification, landscape regulation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Internet, email
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 8 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 90 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the course is based on the written examination of the course at the end of the semester . The exams of the course include multiple-choice questions and short/extended answers from the taught course material. In addition, there is the possibility of an optional review of an article related to the subject of the course to improve the final passing grade of the exams up to 20%.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
σημειώσεις σε CD Ιωάννης Ισπικούδης 2012.
Last Update
27-06-2022
