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FDSC50030

Academic Year 2018/2019

Hot Topics Agri &Food Research (FDSC50030)

Subject:
Food Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
5 (Doctoral)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Semester:
Semester Three
Mode of Delivery:
N/A
How will I be graded?
Not yet recorded

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module addresses the key issues currently being addressed in the landscape of agriculture and food. This is a way in which researchers can see other priority areas of research and broaden their understanding of the sector.
Having a broad knowledge of the current issues in this dynamic sector improves your employment options.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module researchers should
- be able to describe the key issues in agriculture and food
- widen their professional network by connecting with key opinion leaders in the sector
- write competently on factors affecting the sector
- understand where their research fits in the scheme of agriculture and food development

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18

Small Group

3

Specified Learning Activities

22

Autonomous Student Learning

57

Total

100


Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 

Description % of Final Grade Timing

Not recorded

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation