Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1-2 x 2-3 hour lectures per week (50 hours) - across semester 1 & 2 |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 12 x 2 hour problem-centred seminars |
| Other | 4 x 3 hour research and assessment-based workshops; 4 x 3 hour student-led workshops |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Group presentations. | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Seminar summaries. | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | 800 word journalistic article. | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | 1800 word research paper on selected 'hot topic'. | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Appreciate the demands for, and identify the constraints upon access to food and water resources at both local and global scales.
2. Illustrate their understanding of the environmental impacts of, and threats to food production and water resource availability.
3. Make confident, sound and objective judgments on the complex scientific and societal issues associated with food security.
4. Demonstrate ability in the communication of scientific issues, to the public and their peers, with accuracy and clarity, both orally and in writing.
Brief description
The module introduces the major themes and complexities involved in maintaining food and water security both in a local and global context. A student-centred learning approach will be supported by 12 problem-centred topical lectures, background reading, workshops and the production of reports and presentations.
Content
The module introduces the major themes and complexities involved in maintaining food and water security both in a local and global context. A student-centred learning approach will be supported by 12 problem-centred topical lectures, background reading, workshops and the production of reports and presentations.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Assessment of data for problem solving and objective testing of research questions. |
| Communication | Oral presentation and group work |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Targeted self-learning |
| Information Technology | Use of computational resources for accessing and analysing data |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Advanced networking and research skills |
| Problem solving | Practical workshops involving case studies |
| Research skills | Research for the report and presentation assessments |
| Subject Specific Skills | Understanding the methods and resources use for crop/food production. Including resource constraints, environmental impacts and sustainable alternative. |
| Team work | Group work |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7