Module #1 Introduction to Agroecology Defining agroecology, its principles, and its importance in sustainable agriculture
Module #2 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Understanding the concept of biodiversity, ecosystem services, and their role in agroecological systems
Module #3 History of Agriculture and its Impact on Biodiversity Exploring the history of agriculture, its impact on biodiversity, and the need for sustainable practices
Module #4 Agroecological Principles and Practices Introducing agroecological principles, such as soil conservation, crop rotation, and polycultures
Module #5 Soil Ecology and Conservation Understanding soil ecology, soil degradation, and conservation strategies
Module #6 Water Conservation and Management Exploring water conservation strategies and sustainable irrigation practices
Module #7 Crop Diversification and Polycultures Introducing crop diversification strategies, including polycultures, agroforestry, and permaculture
Module #8 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Biocontrol Understanding IPM principles, biocontrol methods, and their role in reducing chemical use
Module #9 Pollinators and Pollination Ecology Exploring the importance of pollinators, pollination ecology, and strategies for pollinator conservation
Module #10 Agroecological Farm Design and Planning Introducing farm design principles, planning strategies, and whole-farm planning approaches
Module #11 Biodiversity Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes Exploring biodiversity conservation strategies in agricultural landscapes, including habitat restoration and corridor creation
Module #12 Wildlife-Friendly Farming and Livestock Production Introducing wildlife-friendly farming practices, livestock production, and their impact on biodiversity
Module #13 Climate Change and Agroecology Understanding the impact of climate change on agroecological systems and strategies for climate-resilient agriculture
Module #14 Agroecology and Food Security Exploring the relationship between agroecology, food security, and sustainable food systems
Module #15 Women and Indigenous Communities in Agroecology Highlighting the role of women and indigenous communities in agroecological systems and their contributions to biodiversity conservation
Module #16 Economic and Policy Frameworks for Agroecology Examining economic and policy frameworks that support agroecological development and biodiversity conservation
Module #17 Scaling Up Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation Exploring strategies for scaling up agroecological practices and biodiversity conservation efforts
Module #18 Monitoring and Evaluating Agroecological Systems Introducing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for agroecological systems and biodiversity conservation
Module #19 Agroecology and Urban-Rural Linkages Exploring the connections between agroecological systems, urban agriculture, and rural development
Module #20 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Policy Analyzing national and international policies supporting agroecological development and biodiversity conservation
Module #21 Agroecological Extension and Capacity Building Introducing extension strategies and capacity-building approaches for promoting agroecological practices
Module #22 Agroecology and Community Development Exploring the role of agroecology in community development, social equity, and human well-being
Module #23 Research and Innovation in Agroecology Examining current research and innovation trends in agroecology and their application in biodiversity conservation
Module #24 Agroecology and Education Discussing the role of education in promoting agroecological literacy and biodiversity conservation
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation career
