Module: Integrated Agricultural Production Systems (4905-430)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Georg Cadisch (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, elective
• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

For understanding of interactions among components of integrated agricultural production systems and for development of sustainable land use strategies in the (sub)tropics.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge of (sub)tropical plant and animal production (e.g. based on the successful attendence of TropenMaster modules M5104 and M5105), and of economics.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 2)

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation in groups (20 %) with discussion (5 %); compulsory attendance at exercises and the seminar

Final examination:

Written exam (75%)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 200 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students are familiar with a holistic view of analysis of agricultural production systems, in which plant and animal production are integrated in different ways. They have an in-depth knowledge of the aspects of plant production within integrated systems, interactions between socio-economic and biological principles, as well as interactions between system parts and their effects on natural resources. They are proficient in methodological aspects of development, adoption potential, and economic evaluation of integrated technologies.

Key competences:

The students have acquired an ability to critically assess problems, interactions and solutions in complex systems. They are able to think and work in interdisciplinary teams. They have enhanced communication and team building skills based on interdisciplinary group work experiences and joint presentations. They have acquired further software skills and generally how to build scenarios, validate and calibrate models.

Comments:

The contents of the lectures are available at ILIAS under agrar institute <Plant Production in the Tropics and Subtropics (380a)> and the corresponding module number. Access to the materials is provided upon request via ILIAS.

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