Module Details

Module Code: FARM H3707
Module Title: Alternative Food Systems
Title: Alternative Food Systems
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to develop learners comprehension and understanding of alternative food productions systems to that of mainstream commercial agriculture.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the drivers of change in food systems and the associated implications of such in society
LO2 Critique current global food production systems at national and international level.
LO3 Appraise both established and emerging alternative food production systems within an environmental, economic, and social framework.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Food Systems
Evolution of Food Systems theory, Food Supply Chains, Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs), Local and Global Food Systems, Evaluation of Modern Conventional Food Systems, Food Movements, Food Justice and Discrimination
Alternative Food Systems
Fundamental principles of various alternative food systems including Urban Farming, Community Supported Agriculture, Permaculture, Aquaponics, Insect farming, Vertical Farming, Organic Agriculture, Agroforestry, Subsistence Agriculture, Plant Based Diets/Cultured Meats, Genetically Modified Organisms, Micro-greens, Novel Systems, Floating Farms, etc.,
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students to complete a research project on an area pertinent to the module
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Terminal Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Completion of assigned course work. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hanna Schübel and Ivo Wallimann-Helmer. (2021), Justice and food security in a changing climate, 1. Wageningen Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-90-8686-3].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: