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Syllabus

LB0121 Agroecology: Working with the complexity of farming systems, 7.5 Credits

Agroekologi: Att arbeta med komplexitet i lantbruksystem

Subjects

Agricultural Science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits and English 6.

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students interested in global development with an introduction to the analysis of complex farming systems.

After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• apply a systemic agroecological approach to a complex farming system;

• recognize the steps needed to understand and improve a complex farming system;

• identify and use suitable methods at the different steps of a systemic approach;

• engage in a constructive peer feedback process;

• reflect on their own learning and on group dynamics based on the course experiences.

Content

In this course students learn an approach to work systemically with complex farming situations.

The course is based on real farm cases in different parts of the Global South and North. The students learn about and practice methods for describing and analysing a case and its goals, and will train in analysing and suggesting improvements.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written assignments, project work and contributions to group discussions over the Internet.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course is given fully online.

Responsible department

Department of Urban and Rural Development