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On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Understand the complexities of food production, distribution and consumption
• Evaluate interactions among food production, food distribution and food demand challenges
• Explain the differences among nutritional requirements, food demand, consumer behaviour for food
• Apply knowledge of different food chains and their effects on food systems
• Understand the issues around sustainable food systems
• Appreciate the challenges of food safety, security authenticity
• Weigh up the issues associated with food production, sustainability, climate change and biodiversity loss.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers and other stakeholders to engage and critically evaluate the latest developments in research and technology across food systems
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorial | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Select from a short list of questions requiring an essay-type answer | Coursework (End of Trimester) | Yes | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: Will include participation in in-class activities, written assignments and class presentations | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
Students will receive feedback from the online practical tutorials taken over the course of the trimester.
Name | Role |
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Professor Patrick Wall | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Angela Brennan | Tutor |