Module: Agricultural Production of Biobased Resources (3403-430)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Biobased Products and Bioenergy (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Biobased Products and Bioenergy (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, semi-elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  1. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module provides the basic knowledge on agricultural production of biobased resources that is needed to accomplish the Master Programme in Bioeconomy.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

See admission regulations for the Master Programme Bioeconomy.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

All students prepare and hold a presentation.

Module examination:

50% written exam, 50% presentation including discussion and written report

Length of the examination:

60 minutes

Workload:

160 h = 56h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam

Professional competences:

Students have a sound knowledge of crop and livestock production in various agro-ecological zones and production systems. They are able to understand the conditions of agricultural production for biomass under different ecological and socio-economic settings. They investigate the natural resource base of agricultural production and have the skills to characterize material flows in agricultural systems, including agricultural products. On this basis, they are able to develop concepts for the sustainable production of biomass for the biobased economy.

Key competences:

Students are able to deal with complex natural systems. They understand the implications of this complexity on the agricultural production stage of biobased value chains. They gain the analytical skills and practice the critical thinking necessary to engage in the discussion on sustainable land-use systems and the implications of competing uses of biomass on food security. They are able to explain the role of agricultural production in the bioeconomy. They also gain skills in oral presentation, team work and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants (due to limited number of places on excursion): 45
Prioritiy will be given to students for whom the module is compulsory.

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