Duration
Introduction : 20h FT
Depth notions: part 1 : 8h Th, 11h Pr
Depth notions: part 2 : 8h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Introduction : Ludivine Lassois
Depth notions: part 1 : Ludivine Lassois
Depth notions: part 2 : Ludivine Lassois
Substitute(s)
Introduction : N...
Depth notions: part 1 : N..., Nicolas Desoignies
Depth notions: part 2 : Nicolas Desoignies, N...
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Introduction
I. Introduction: presentation of the organization of the coruse and of the concept of agroecology
II. Illustration of the different facets of the concept of Agroecology and of agroecological practices (excursions)
Depth notions: part 1
I. Illustration of the scientific basis of agroecology and their application to concrete cases related to soil fertility management
II. Personal work on the characteristics and mode of application of agroecological practices in particular contexts in tropical areas: oral presentation and delivery of a written report.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Introduction
Give students a good understanding of the different facets of the concept of agroecology and make them acquire knowledges and skills in agro-ecology to enable them to develop sustainably tropical agro-ecosystems.
At the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Define the principles of agro-ecology and discuss how they are related to the development of sustainable agricultural systems.
- Describe and present the interest of agroecological practices seen during the excursions and discuss their applicability in a tropical context.
Depth notions: part 1
Make students acquire knowledges and skills in agro-ecology to enable them to develop sustainably tropical agro-ecosystems.
At the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Propose suitable agroecological solutions regarding soil fertility management for improving agricultural systems in tropical regions
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Introduction
None
Depth notions: part 1
GEOP0002-1 - Edaphology
AGRO0001-1 - Agricutlure basis
ENVT2044-1 - General ecology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Introduction
Learning activities consist of:
(i) 2 hours of face to face learning to present basic concepts;
(ii) 18 hours of excursions.
Depth notions: part 1
Learning activities consist of: (i) 16 hours of face-to-face and distance learning to introduce basic concepts and case studies, (ii) 9 hours of seminars, (iii) a personal work in which each student will identify and propose the methods of applying an agroecological practice adapted to a main tropical agroecosystem. This work will be presented to all students of the class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Introduction
Face-to-face and student work on excursions and seminars contents
Depth notions: part 1
Face-to-face, webinars, seminars, and student work on a concrete practice.
Recommended or required readings
Introduction
PDF copy of the slides presented during lectures and seminars
Depth notions: part 1
PDF copy of the slides presented during lectures and seminars
Ecosystemic services and soil ecological processes: http://www.supagro.fr/ress-pepites/uved/html/index.html
AgriSud (2010). Guide. L'agroécologie en pratique. http://www.agrisud.org/fr/type-publications/guides/
Manuel pratique du semis direct à Madagascar : http://agroecologie.cirad.fr/librairie_virtuelle
Debray V., DerkimbaA. & Roesch. K., 2015. Des innovations agroécologiques dans un contexte climatique changeant en Afrique. Coordination Sud, AVSF, CARI & ISARA Lyon, 107 p. téléchargeable sur https://www.coordinationsud.org/document-ressource/etude-des-innovations-agroecologiques-dans-un-contexte-climatique-changeant-en-afrique/.
ScholleJ. (sous la direction de), 2015. Pratiques agroécologiques et agroforestières en zone tropicale humide. Éditions du GRET, 305 p. téléchargeable sur http://www.gret.org/publication/pratiques-agroecologiques-agroforestieres-zone-tropicale-humide/
Introduction
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Personnal work : 50% oral presentation, 50% written report
Depth notions: part 1
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Oral presentations of personal work: 20 %
Written presentations of personal work: 20 %
Written exam : 60 %
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Introduction
Participation in excursions is mandatory
Contacts
Introduction
Barbara Haurez, Assistant
Tropical Agroecologye
081 62 26 83
barbara.haurez@uliege.be
Ludivine Lassois, First Assistant
Plant Genetics and Rhizosphere Processes Lab
081 62 23 21
ludivine.lassois@uliege.be
Depth notions: part 1
Barbara Haurez, Assistant
Tropical Agroecology
081 62 26 83
barbara.haurez@uliege.be
Ludivine Lassois, First Assistant
Plant Genetics and Rhizosphere Processes Lab
081 62 23 21
ludivine.lassois@uliege.be