AESC3027K The Circular Bioeconomy

Academic Year 2023/2024

In this module, students will be introduced to bio-based economies and the concept of circularity related to how food, feed, energy and biomaterials are utilized within the ecological boundaries. Students will learn about the role of biotechnology in plant and animal breeding as well as the applications of plant and microbial biotechnology in the field of crop science, food science, livestock, fisheries and degradation of pollutants. The module will discuss public perceptions, socioeconomic and ethical considerations and government regulations related to the use of biotechnology. In addition, this module will also explore the topics of applications and management of food waste and agricultural residues into valuable resources.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- understand the importance of bio-based economies and the concept of circularity related to how food, feed and energy are utilized within the ecological boundaries of an ecosystem
- understand the importance of plant and microbial biotechnology in sustainable bioeconomics including describing various biotechnological methods and explaining the applicability of biotechnology for plant and animal breeding with a particular focus on sustainable development goals
- comprehend and apply biotechnology in the field of agriculture, livestock and ecological restoration
- appreciate the applications and management of food waste and agricultural residues into valuable bio-based resources

Indicative Module Content:

- Principles of circular bioeconomy and the importance of biotechnology in supporting bio-based economies
- Modern methods and approaches used in the biotechnology sector
- Studies related to applications of biotechnology in the field of crop science, food science, livestock production, fisheries and remediation of contaminated environments
- Food waste management and conversion of food waste and agricultural residues to valuable resources

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Specified Learning Activities

65
Autonomous Student Learning

35
Total

122
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Guided reading and videos
Term papers 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Online quizzes during the trimester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Examination: End of semester exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

40
Essay: Term paper Unspecified n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback on online quizzes and term papers; online automated feedback on quizzes

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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