751-5001-00L  Agroecologists without Borders

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersC. Decock, A. Hofmann, J. Six
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractIn this seminar students apply their knowledge on sustainable agriculture, tropical soils and land use to a case study related to a current research project from the Sustainable Agroecosystems group. The seminar offers interactions with researchers and extension specialists working in the context of agricultural development.
Objective(1) Students analyze concrete examples of agricultural development projects in tropical agroecosystems.
(2) Students broaden their understanding of environmental and socio-economic challenges of smallholder farmers.
(3) Students articulate complexity and challenges in agricultural development interventions.
(4) Students develop their science communication skills by producing science communication materials in the context of the given case study.
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents signing up for this class should have a strong interest in tropical agriculture and science communication.