Course: Non-productive functions of agriculture

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Course title Non-productive functions of agriculture
Course code KAES/MFAE
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Moudrý Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
In relation to the topic of the doctoral thesis according to the methodology of the doctoral thesis, the requirements of the supervisor.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual preparation for exam, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring
  • Semestral paper - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 120 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the production and non-production function of agroecosystems, their interactions and ways of their harmonization.
Based on the analysis of conditions, model sustainable farming systems with an emphasis on integrated and organic agricultural production and create tools to achieve sustainable land use. Evaluate the environmental aspects of agricultural intensification, alternative production systems and farming methods, address the relationships between the quality of production processes, the environment and production.
Prerequisites
Completion of a science-oriented field with the title of Mgr or Ing

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematic student observation, Combined exam

Seminar work and its presentation and defense before students, completing consultations with experts
Recommended literature
  • Cooper, P. J., Vargas, C. M.:. Implementing Sustainable Development. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Maryland, 2003.
  • Cooper, P. J., Vargas, C. M.:. Implementing Sustainable Development. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Maryland, 2003.
  • Esefa, S.(eds.) :. The Economics of Sustainable Development. W.E. Upjohn Institute for Empoyment Research Kalamazoo, Michigan,, 2005.
  • Gregory, K.J. et.al. Environmental sciences. London, 2009.
  • Hatfield, J. L., Karlen, D. L.(eds.): Sustainable Agriculture systems. Lewis Publishers, London, 1994, 316 pp. ISBN 2 56670 049 3. Sustainable Agriculture systems. Lewis Publishers, London, 1994. ISBN 2 56670 049 3.
  • Ryszkowski, L. (ed.):. Landscape Ecology in Agroekosystems Management. CRC Press, London,, 2002. ISBN 08493 0929 0.
  • Váchal, J., Moudrý, J. Projektování trvale udržitelných systémů hospodaření,. Č. Budějovice: ZF JU,, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Ecology (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -