(Special Topics: Carbon Sequestration, Implications of Globalization, Ecosystem Services

FOR560 Fall 2006

Graduate Student Assignments

Readings:

Additional readings are assigned to graduate students for most class periods, often taken from the primary literature and presenting a more in depth analysis of the topic being addressed. Graduate students should be prepared to address specific questions from those readings during class.

Term Paper:

Graduate students will write a term paper (20-25 pages) on a topic of their choice related to a particular agroforestry system or systems. The paper should present a critical analysis of the current state of theoretical knowledge and practical applications of the selected agroforestry system. Although the student may select to emphasize a particular ecosystem service, an integrated perspective of how ecological, social, and economic costs and benefits affect the functioning and sustainability of the agroforestry system should be presented and discussed. Early in the semester, graduate students should meet separately with the course instructors to discuss their selected topic. Once a topic has been selected, a detailed outline for their term paper should be submitted for further comment and discussion.

Class Lecture/Discussion:

Graduate students will design and lead a 50 minute class lecture/discussion on their selected special topic towards the end of the semester. The presentation should be in powerpoint. Interactive activities to engage the students in the learning process and discussion should be designed and implemented as part of the class.

Weekly graduate student seminar on readings:

Depending on the interest of the graduate students, we can arrange to meet weekly at a separate time to specifically discuss the readings. Responsibility for leading these seminar discussions will rotate among the participating graduate students.