Utilization of Rangelands and Agroforestry Systems
| Title | Αξιοποίηση Λιβαδιών και Αγραδασικών Συστημάτων / Utilization of Rangelands and Agroforestry Systems |
| Code | Μ37-ΑΔ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016361 |
Programme of Study: Sustainable Management of Forest and Natural Ecosystems: Protection, Production and Exploitation
Registered students: 3
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oikología-Prostasía-Diatīrīsī Fýsīs | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Spring | - | 5 |
| Techniká Érga, Paragōgī kai Axiopoíīsī Xylṓdous Viomázas | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Spring | - | 5 |
| Diacheírisī-Anáptyxī Dasṓn & Fysikṓn Pórōn | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | Spring | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600290122
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
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/1/600290122
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11936
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
•Assimilate the basic concept of ecosystem services and goods as a way of assessing grasslands and agro-forest systems
•Identificate the different types of agro-forestry systems
•Develop the agroforestry systems installation skills
•Organize the ability of multi-dimensional management of agroforestry systems
•Obtain the ability to update international developments, trends, and perspectives regarding current policies around agroforestry systems and rangeland ecosystems and environmental protection.
•Acquire the ability to produce integrated management plans and their exploitation
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- 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)
Rangelands as social-ecological systems,
Heterogeneity of rangeland ecosystems as the basis of management,
Structural Composition and classification of Agroforestry systems,
Technical establishment of Agroforestry Systems,
Ecological consequences of climate change on utilization of rangeland and agroforestry ecosystems,
Extensive livestock farming and exploitation of grasslands and Agroforestry systems.
Multidimensional Management of ecosystem services for agroforestry and their exploitation.
Keywords
agroforestry, rangeland resources, management, ecosystem services, husbandry
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
- Articles
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, e-mail
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 25 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 8 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 63 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the course is based on the written examination of the course (80%) at the end of the semester. The exams of the course include multiple-choice questions and short/extended answers from the taught course material.
Τhe review and presentation of an article (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)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1.Briske D. 2017. Rangelands systems. Processes, management and challenges. ISSN 0172-6161 Springer Series on Environmental Management ISBN 978-3-319-46707-8 ISBN 978-3-319-46709-2 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-46709-2.
2.Παπαναστάσης 2015. Αγροδασοπονία. Εκδόσεις Ζήτη.
3.Rigueiro-Rodríguez, Antonio, McAdam, Jim, Mosquera-Losada, María Rosa 2009. Agroforestry in Europe. Current Status and Future Prospects. SPRINGER LINK.
4.Jerry L. Holechek , Rex D. Pieper Carlton H. Herbel 2004. Range Management: Principles and Practices, 5TH Edition Pearson, Prentice Hall.
5.Gordon M.A. and Newman M.S. 1997.Temperate Agroforestry Systems. Cab international.
Last Update
30-11-2021
