ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.25 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Plant Production and Engineering Projects
Areas: Plant Production
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
The general objective of the subject of Pasture Culture and Agroforestry Systems is stated to ensure that students, at the end of their studies, are able to propose adequate management of livestock use of grasslands and undergrowth after describing, analyzing and interpreting the reality in which they integrate.
The good management of forests for the production of pastures can be considered one of the activities most closely linked to their traditional use. The forestry engineer must know how to implement management actions based on a deep knowledge of the environment and the appropriate techniques so that the forest can satisfactorily develop the economic, ecological and social functions assigned to it.
In the context of Pasture Farming and Agroforestry Systems, other basic disciplines are used as a driving means for adequate forest management, which include practices that must be developed efficiently and at the right time, in order to achieve productive objectives. ecological and social objectives that are pursued.
In the case of Pasture Farming and Agroforestry Systems, society will demand that professionals qualified as Forestry and Natural Environment Engineers have sufficient skills, dexterity and knowledge to sustainably manage the forest in terms of the implementation, use and improvement of pastures, and the establishment of silvopastoral and agroforestry systems.
In the structuring of the subject, the following criteria were taken into account: subordination to the professionalizing purpose, insistence on the development of techniques and conceptual content, and fidelity to the constructivist principle of achieving meaningful and structured learning.
The title report contemplates the following contents for this subject:
Natural grasslands. Grassland and meadow colonizing species. Implementation of artificial grasslands. Cultural care in meadows. Use of meadows. Forage conservation. Typology of agroforestry systems. Silvopastoral systems. Ecological aspects of agroforestry systems.
Which are developed in the following program:
Theoretical program: 24 hours (in person)
1. Introduction to Pasciculture. Pasture farming in the forestry area 1h
Pasture fertilization:
2. Amendments 1h
3. Fertilization and fertilizers 1h
4. Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization 2 h
5. Organic fertilizers 2h
Livestock production systems:
6. Agroforestry systems 1h
7. Silvopastoral systems 1h
8. Continuous and rotational grazing 1h
Pasture management:
9. Preparation of the land to establish meadows 1 hour
10. Planting meadows 1h
11 Mixtures of legumes and meadow grasses for mowing and grazing 4h
12. Use and management of woody pastures 4 h
13. Conservation of forage 2 h
14. Competition control methods (plant tolerance to grazing) 2 h
Practical program: 12 hours (in person)
1.- Fertilization of meadows, influence on production (2h)
2.- Carrying out a field trip to agroforestry farms (4h)
3.- Carrying out germination tests of grassland species (2 h)
4.- Resolution of practical cases of sowing doses in meadows (2h)
5.- Botanical identification of grasses and legumes (2 h)
PERSONAL WORK OF STUDENTS (72.5 hours, not in person):
Study (42.5 hours)
Preparation of reports and practice exercises (30 hours)
BIBLIOGRAFÍA BÁSICA
González-Hernández, M.P., Rozados Lorenzo, M.J. 2007. Pasture production and tree growth in agroforestry systems of northwest Spain. Pp 361-376. In: Ecological basis of agroforestry. Daizy Rani Batish , Harminder Pal Singh, Shibu Jose, Ravinder Kumar Kohli (Editors).400pp.,CRC Press, USA.
Mosquera, A., 1992. Transformación de terrenos de monte gallegos a praderas permanentes. Dosis óptimas de cal para su implantación y mantenimiento. En “100 años de Investigación Agraria”. Ed. Consellería de Agricultura. Xunta de Galicia.
Mosquera, M.R., González, A., Rigueiro A., 1999. Producción y manejo de praderas. Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación.
Mosquera, M.R., Rigueiro, A., Romero, R., Piñeiro, J., González, P., López, M.L., 2000. Plantas de los prados del Noroeste de España. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Muslera, E., Ratera, C., 1991. Praderas y Forrajes. Mundi Prensa. Madrid.
Rigueiro, A., 2000. Sistemas silvopastorales en la Iberia Atlántica. Actas de la Reunión Ibérica de Pastos y Forrajes, 3:649-657.
Rigueiro, A., Silva-Pando, J., Rodríguez, J., Castillón, P., Alvarez, P., Mosquera, M.R., Romero, R., González, M.P., 1998. Manual de sistemas silvopastorales. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela.
BIBLIOGRAFIA COMPLEMENTARIA
Rigueiro-Rodríguez A, McAdam J, Mosquera-Losada MR (2009) Agroforestry in Europe. Advaces in Agroforestry. Kluwer.
Mª Rosa Mosquera Losada; Antonio Rigueiro Rodrguez y Juan Luis Fernández Lorenzo (2009) Agroforestry systems as a technique for sustainable land management. Unicopia.
Gerardo Moreno, Rosa Mosquera-Losada, Joao Palma, Anastasia Pantera,Pierluigi Paris, Andrea Pisanelli, Tobias Plieninger... (2016). 3rd European Agroforestry Conference Celebrating 20 years of Agroforestry research in Europe. EUROPEAN AGROFORESTRY FEDERATION
Nuria Ferreiro-Domínguez; María Rosa Mosquera-Losada (2018): Proceedings of the 4th European Agroforestry Conference Agroforestry as Sustainable Land. European Agroforestry Federation and the University of Santiago de Compostela in Lugo
María Rosa Mosquera Losada, Antonio Rigueiro Rodríguez y Nuria Ferreiro Domínguez (2019) Los sistemas agroforestales como solución al cambio climático. Remedia
Maria Rosa Mosquera.Losada, Ravi Prabhu, 2019. Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture. Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science.
Rigueiro-Rodríguez, A.; Fernández-Núñez, E.; González-Hernández, M.P.; McAdam, J.H.; Mosquera-Losada, M.R.
2009. Agroforestry systems in Europe: Productive, Ecological and Social perspectives. Pp: 43-66. In:
Agroforestry in Europe. Current status and future prospects. Rigueiro-Rodríguez, A.; McAdam, J.H.; Mosquera-Losada, M.R. (Eds.). Advances in agroforestry, vol. 6. Springer.
BIBLIOGRAFÍA COMPLEMENTARIA
García, L., Fernádez, C. 1991. Fundamentos sobre las malas hierbas y herbicidas. Mundi-Prensa. Madrid.
González Hernández, M.P.& Silva-Pando, F.J. 1999. Nutritional attributes of understory plants known as components of deer diets. J. Range Management 52 (2): 132-138.
González-Hernández, M.P.; Starkey, E.E.; Karchesy, J. 2003. Research observation: Hydrolyzable and Condensed Tannins in Plants of northwest Spain forests. Journal of Range Management, 56 (5): 461-465.
Sineiro, F., 1978. Establecimiento del pasto por los métodos de mínimo laboreo y no laboreo tras corta o quema del matorral. Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias de Mabegondo.
In this subject the student will acquire and practice basic skills (CB2, CB3 and CB4), general skills (CG3, CG6 and CG14), transversal skills (CT1 to CT12) and specific Forestry Exploitation Skills (CETEEF1) specific to forestry engineering in particular. Within the framework of competencies that was designed for the degree, the following will be worked on:
Basic skills
CB2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
CB4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialized and non-specialized audience
General competencies
CG3 Knowledge of the degradation processes that affect forest systems and resources (pollution, pests and diseases, fires, etc.) and ability to use forest environment protection, forest hydrological restoration and conservation techniques. biodiversity
CG6 Ability to measure, inventory and evaluate forest resources, apply and develop silvicultural techniques and management of all types of forest systems, parks and recreational areas, as well as techniques for the use of timber and non-timber forest products
CG14 Ability to understand, interpret and adopt scientific advances in the forestry field, to develop and transfer technology and to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment
Transversal skills:
CT1 - Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CT2 - Capacity for reasoning and argumentation
CT3 - Capacity for individual work, with a self-critical attitude.
CT4 - Ability to work in a group and address problematic situations collectively.
CT5 - Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information
CT6 - Ability to prepare and present an organized and understandable text.
CT7- Ability to make a public presentation in a clear, concise and coherent manner.
CT8 - Commitment to truthfulness of the information offered to others.
CT9 - Skill in the management of information and communication technologies (ICT).
CT10 - Use of bibliographic and Internet information.
CT11 - Use of information in a foreign language.
CT12-Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of their knowledge.
Specific competencies
CETEEF1 Specific competence Pasture Forestry and Agroforestry Systems.
The subject will be taught in accordance with the title report in relation to face-to-face teaching (expository, interactive and group tutorials) and non-face-to-face teaching. Attendance at academic activities will be in person and mandatory.
Expository teaching will be carried out basically through master classes in which participation will be encouraged. The whiteboard and audiovisual media (powerpoint presentations, videos...) will be used.
The interactive teaching will take place in the laboratory and practical farm, with two practical trips planned to forestry farms that integrate grazing as a form of management. Regarding the interactive teaching methodology, this will be based on the identification of grassland species with keys, problem solving, preparation and presentation of course work and learning based on the resolution of practical cases. Group work will be encouraged, including active discussion sessions. It is recommended that the student attend the tutorials given by the teachers, who can also be contacted through email and the virtual platform. It is mandatory for students to present practical reports and assignments through the virtual platform on the dates established by the teachers.
The academic activities described will allow working on different competencies established for this subject, following the scheme:
Attendance and participation in theory classes (expository teaching) (CB2, CB3, CB4, CX3, CX6, CT1, CT2, CT5, CT10, CT12, CETEEF1)
Attendance and participation in laboratory and field practice classes (interactive teaching) (CB2, CB3, CB4, CX3, CX6, CT1, CT2, CT5, CT10, CT12, CETEEF1)
Reports, exercises, practice work (CB2, CX3, CX6, CX14, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12, CETEEF1)
Tutorials in very small groups (CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT7, CETEECF1)
Individual tutorials (CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CG1, CT2, CT3, CT5, CT7, CETEECF1)
Evaluation (CB2, CX3, CX6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT10, CETEEF1)
The evaluation of knowledge will be carried out on a continuous basis by carrying out written exams on the theoretical content, writing reports on the content of laboratory practices and practical trips, and carrying out a "visu" identification exam of samples of the main Galician grassland species. Passing the subject will be achieved provided that each and every one of the evaluation tests established for each of the teaching modalities have been passed (written exams of the theoretical contents, "visu" exam, writing of laboratory practice reports and internship trips).
The theoretical contents can be passed through partial exams during the course. To pass the theoretical part of the subject through the partial tests, it will be necessary to pass those corresponding to each part, saving the grade obtained in the tests passed for the official first and second opportunity calls, as well as for the End of Year Calls. of the following year. The grades of the parts of the subject that have not reached a grade of 5.0 may be compensated, provided they exceed 4.5, if the arithmetic mean of the parts is equal to or greater than 5.0.
Students who do not pass the theoretical part through partial exams may do so in the corresponding official calls (first and second opportunity, End of Degree). The “visu” identification exam of grassland species will be carried out on the official exam dates.
The practices are mandatory, therefore, to pass the subject it is necessary to have done them and have delivered and been favorably evaluated the reports, exercises and work requested, which will be delivered, through the virtual platform or on paper. (when requested) on the dates indicated by the teachers. Students who do not attend a practice for a justified reason, or are evaluated negatively, to pass the subject will have to take a practice exam in the official calls. The notes of the parts passed in the May-June final exam will be saved for the second chance call and for the End of Course call of the following year. The grade will assess the attendance, participation and attitude of the students in the theoretical and practical classes. Participation in theoretical and practical classes will be evaluated by teachers based on the questions asked in the debates and the answers given.
The aspects that are evaluated, the proportion of evaluation of each one and the competencies evaluated with each one are listed below:
Written tests (CB2, CX3, CX6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT10, CETEEF1) 60%
Reports, exercises, practice work (CB2, CX3, CX6, CX14, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12, CETEEF1) 30%
Attendance and participation in theory and practical classes (CB2, CB3, CB4, CX3, CX6, CT1, CT2, CT5, CT10, CT12, CETEEF1) 10%
Other considerations:
In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the “Regulations for evaluating the academic performance of students and reviewing grades” will apply.
In the case of students with a waiver of attendance granted, to pass this subject, attendance at the interactive activities scheduled during class hours is mandatory, as well as the preparation of the corresponding reports, in accordance with the teaching guide. Students must appear on the officially established dates for the first and/or second opportunity to take the written test on the theory content of the subject.
IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES (40 hours):
Expository classes: presentation, explanation of topics (24 hours, in person)
Laboratory practices (8 hours, in person)
Practice trip 4 hours (in person)
Tutorials in small groups (2 hours, in person)
Evaluation (2 hours, in person)
PERSONAL WORK OF STUDENTS (72.5 hours, not in person):
Study (42.5 hours)
Preparation of reports and practice exercises (30 hours)
TOTAL: 112.5 hours
-Attend and participate in classes. - Go to tutorials to ask questions about the content of the classes, species identification, etc. - Keep the material up to date. - Consult the recommended bibliography. - Create a photographic herbarium of grassland species that must be recognized in the "visu" identification exam. - Integrate the concepts of this subject with those of other related subjects (botany, ecology, soil science...) analyzing their relationship within the agroforestry sector
Other recommendations: proper management of ICT and different types of software (Excel, Word, Power Point...). Reading scientific works and manuals in English is advisable. It is highly recommended that students ask questions and try to resolve the issues that arise, initially autonomously, and later moving on to discussion in class or in tutorials with the teacher.
Any questions related to the development of teaching activities or the contents of the subject can be resolved using the tutoring schedule of the teachers responsible for the subject or by direct consultation with them through their email.
María Rosa Mosquera Losada
Coordinador/a- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- mrosa.mosquera.losada [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
María Del Pilar González Hernández
- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- pilar.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Diego Vazquez Miramontes
- Department
- Plant Production and Engineering Projects
- Area
- Plant Production
- diegovazquez.miramontes [at] usc.es
- Category
- USC Pre-doctoral Contract