BIOL 3634

Agroforestry

Lec 01 selected

Agroforestry is a land-use system in which trees or shrubs are grown in association with agricultural crops or livestock. As practiced in the tropics, agroforestry generates numerous ecological, environmental and economic benefits. This hands-on, field-intensive course provides a foundation for understanding this traditional practice and its applications in North America.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:35-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:35-16:55LSC-Common Area C33230041

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2026 syllabus by Rajesh Rajaselvam. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Oral presentationMay 13

15%Brief reportTree-plant interaction; due May 15

10%Special reportMultipurpose tree species; due May 13

20%Field/lab reportHaskap-highland; due May 15

15%QuizMay 11

30%Written examMay 14

Textbook

Agroforestry (custom-made course materials) (free)

Course rules

Attendance: All lectures, field studies, and lab analyses are mandatory; missing any course component disqualifies students from receiving a grade.
Late work: Deadlines are mandatory, and late submissions are not accepted without a valid reason.
Delivery: All course components are delivered in person.

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