AESC4073K Global Food Security

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module examines the economics behind the issues of food security in a global context. Relevant factors along the supply chain are discussed, as well as government policy and regulations with implications to food markets and business practices. A major aim of the module is to develop both an understanding of the major food related issues we face globally and the responses of policy makers, business and consumers to address these issues.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to evaluate economic issues such as food security through a systematic approach, and have a better understanding of government policies and market responses.

Indicative Module Content:

• Understand the issue of food security
• Understand the developments of global food markets and consumptions
• Understand how economic forces influence these developments.
• Apply basic economic reasoning to issues within the food system
• Explore food policies and regulations with implications to market and business decisions
• Discuss the driving and restraining forces affecting global food security issues

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

25
Small Group

50
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

135
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- Lectures and discussions on related topics
- Group project-based learning to investigate real strategies and practices
- Students independent investigation and presentations

Teaching and learning in this module are based on lectures on theories and relevant topics, complemented by guest inputs from agri-food industry experts. Seminars with smaller student groups in Active Learning Environments (ALE) are used for active and group-based learning.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Exam (Online): End of term closed book Invigilated exam, aim to test students' understanding of the theories and applications of the module contents.
n/a Graded No

50
Group Work Assignment: Group project investigating innovative measures to reduce food insecurity. n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Fiona Lalor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer