Ecology of Agronomic Crops
AGRO 723 / 2002
Wednesday 5 July, 2006 13:18
Instructor: Assistant Prof. Sakda Jongkaewwattana
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Office:
Multiple Cropping Center, Chiang Mai University
Tel. 4621 ext. 228
Email: sakda@phtnet.org |
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Class Meeting: Tuesday
Section 1 (Thai) 11.00-13.00
Section 2 (English) 14.00-17.00 |
Course Contents:
Introduction to Agroecology: Definition and concept Energy in Agroecosystem
Community Ecology
Nutrient Cycling and Decomposition
Population in Agroecology
Physical Factors
Biological Factors
Modeling of Agricultural Systems
Cropping Systems
Issues in Agroecology
Sustainable Agriculture
Political and Socioeconomic Issues in Agroecology
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Text:
Powers, L.E. and McSorley R., 2000. Ecological and Principles of Agriculture. Delmar. Thomson Learning. |
Other Learning Materials:
Selected papers and websites |
Grading Strategies:
Quiz/Short Exam: 20%
Midterm Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 30%
Final Report: 30% |
Attention:
Paper on "Impact of Greenhouse Effects ON Rice: A Review" by Shu Geng is up on the reading materials. |
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