Module Details
Module Code: |
SYST C4F01 |
Module Title:
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Environmentally Sustainable Food Systems
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Title:
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Environmentally Sustainable Food Systems
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Author:: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Description: |
The aim of the module is to develop learners critical thinking of the root causes of unsustainable practice, alternative models of agriculture and nutrition, and propose and appraise innovative systems.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Comprehend the key historical, ethical, economic, social, cultural and political dynamics leading to current systems |
LO2 |
: Critique the complex interrelations between agriculture, food and public health paradigms within the food supply chain at both global and local scale |
LO3 |
Re-evaluate and re-conceptualise the current agriculture and food system and the narrow framework in which it operates |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Food Production Systems
Evolution of Food Production Systems, The Sociology of Agriculture and Food, Food Safety and Security, Food and Agriculture Policy, Issues and Challenges, Local and Global Food Systems, etc.
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The Impact of Food Production
Production within Planetary Limits, Food Quality and Nutrient Density, Product (Carbon) Life Cycle and Global Trade, Environmental Impact of Food and Food Processing, etc.
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Food Supply Chain
Introduction to Food Supply Chains (FSC), Food Packaging and Food Waste reduction/management Impacts of climate change, Food Shelf Life, Urban Food, By-products, etc.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
Project | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
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Contact |
Tutorials, case studies, guest speakers and practical work reinforcing content delivered in the formal lectures. |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Completion of 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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Unger, P.W.. (2006), Soil and Water Conservation Handbook: Policies, Conditions and Terms (Sustainable Food, Fiber and Forestry Systems), Haworth Press., [ISBN: 9781560223229].
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FAO. (2013), Climate Smart Agriculture Sourcebook, [ISBN: 9789251077207].
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Maren Oelbermann. (2014), Sustainable agro-ecosystems in climate change mitigation, Wageningen Academic Publishers, [ISBN: 9789086862].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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