M.SIA.P10: Tropical agro-ecosystem functions

Learning outcome:

Prescription:
Knowledge of the processes of soil degradation as well as of the measures for their control or prevention in selected land use systems of the tropics and subtropics; knowledge of ecological system functions and their synthesis in agronomic concepts for the adaptation to unfavourable climatic and pedological conditions in the tropics and subtropics.

Courses and examinations
Tropical agro-ecosystem functions (Lecture, Seminar)
Contents:
Introduction to and overview of agronomy-based land use systems in the tropics and
subtropics taking into account ecological points of view. Analysis of the sustainability of
plant production under special consideration of the physical, chemical and biological soil
quality as well as the efficient water use in the seasonal tropics.

Exam:
Presentation (ca. 30 minutes, 50%) and oral exam (ca. 30 minutes, 50%)

Prerequisite for examination:
Knowledge about the processes of soil degradation and the measures taken to control
or prevent in selected land use systems in the tropics and subtropics; knowledge of
ecosystem functions and their synthesis in agronomic concepts to adapt to unfavorable
climatic and pedological conditions in the tropics and subtropics.

Admission requirements:
None

Recommended previous knowledge:
Basic knowledge (B.Sc. level) of soil and plant sciences

Language:
English

Person responsible for module:
Dr. sc. agr. Ronald Franz Kühne

Course frequency:
Academic Term each summer semester

Duration:
One semester

Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice

Recommended Semester:


Maximum number of students:
15