RF2013 : Rangelands and its plants

Department

Department of Pastures and Forests

Academic Program

Bachelor in Range and Forestry

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

RF1013

Overview

This course explains:

· Concepts and terminology of Rangelands and its plants, according to the Libyan experts.

· Composition and distribution of rangeland vegetation, and its divisions in Libya.

· The main features of the climate and plants on Libyan Rangeland.

· Plant species in the Libyan environment, their pastoral and fodder value, and its palatability.

· Carrying capacity and plant palatability, by different kinds of animals.

· Naming of plant communities and follower plants, examples of plant succession in the Libyan environments.

· Rangeland evaluation, importance of fodder trees and shrubs.

· Restoration techniques of rangeland.

· General discussion and selected topics.

Intended learning outcomes

By completing the course, the student will be able to

· Use computers and modern technologies in collecting, entering, analyzing and interpreting data.

· Introducing plants to Libyan Rangeland according to the composition and distribution of vegetation.

· Use of scientific and practical foundations and modern techniques to evaluate Libyan rangeland condition.

· Evaluation of plant species in the Libyan environment, their pastoral and fodder value, and palatability.

· Executing the programs he supervises.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching method

• Lectures.

• Practical and field training.

• Library & network.

• Panel discussions and dialogues.

Methods of assessments

· 50% of the total grade = midterm exams (20% first exam + 20% second exam + 10% practical).

· 50% of the total grade = final exam (40% Final exam + 10% practical).

· Passing score 50%