Duration
Biodiversity and urban ecology : 6h Th
Urban protection of plants : 9h Th
Legislation and urban agriculture : 3h Th
Number of credits
| University certificate in urban and peri-urban agriculture | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Biodiversity and urban ecology : Grégory Mahy
Urban protection of plants : Bernard Bodson, Haissam Jijakli, Haissam Jijakli, François Verheggen
Legislation and urban agriculture : Bernard Bodson, Bruno Schiffers
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Biodiversity and urban ecology
Biodiversity and urban ecology
We will first give an introduction to the recent evolution in ecology thinking from natural habitat to urban ecosystems. Then we will explore key concepts on the links between biodiversity and urban environment : ecosystem services, biophily, green infrastructure, novel ecosystems, green buildings.
Urban protection of plants
Partim Phytopathology (3h)
Different control methods against fungi, bacteria and viruses that are adapted to urban environement will be described. These methods are based on micro-organisms, micro-organisms or organisms extracts, soft chemical control.
Legislation of phytoprotection will be also presented. The methods of applications will be explain.
Plant stresses due to pollution will be also presented and methods to avoid them.
Legislation and urban agriculture
Hazards and Risks: nature and origin of contaminants in urban primary production
Basic rules of Hygiene and Good Practices in production to prevent food risks
European and Belgian regulatory framework (self monitoring and official controls)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Biodiversity and urban ecology
To understand key challenges for developing biodiversity in urban environment. Acquire basic ecological knowledge to integrate urban agriculture into green infrastructures.
Urban protection of plants
The objectives are:
Partim Phytopathology (3h)
-To have a global vision of control methods suitable for the cities,
-To be aware of the complexity of implementation of these systems, regarding legislative constraints,
-To know the impact of pollutants on plants and the methods to avoid them
Legislation and urban agriculture
The objectives are:
- Understand the nature and origin of food born risks in primary production
- Identify most important regulations relative to food safety in primary production
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Biodiversity and urban ecology
Higher education diploma
Urban protection of plants
Higher education diploma
Legislation and urban agriculture
Higher education diploma
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Biodiversity and urban ecology
Theoretical lessons
Urban protection of plants
Lectures and trainings
Legislation and urban agriculture
Lectures (2 x 3 h)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Biodiversity and urban ecology
Face-to-face
Urban protection of plants
face-to-face
Legislation and urban agriculture
Face-to-face
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Legislation and urban agriculture
Document on hygiene and risk management in primary production Codex Alimentarius guidelines Food safety regulations (Regulation (EC) 852/2004 & Belgian regulations)
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Legislation and urban agriculture
Written exam (MCQ)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Legislation and urban agriculture
Lectures in the evening
Contacts
Biodiversity and urban ecology
G. Mahy : g.mahy@ulg.ac.be
Urban protection of plants
Prof. Haïssam Jijakli
mh.jijakli@ulg.ac.be
Prof François Verheggen
fverheggen@uliege.be
Prof. Bernard Bodson
B.Bodson@ulg.ac.be
Legislation and urban agriculture
Bruno.schiffers@ulg.ac.be