Study Guide

Objective

The Student
- is familiar with development models in agriculture and model farms
- is aware of the challenges of sustainability in a global perspective related to agriculture and climate change
- is familiar with international agribusiness, food production, trade and quality systems like Global Gap
- is knowledgeable in international agreements and trade barriers and their effect on agriculture

Content

Students are introduce to development models in agriculture and model farms, challenges of sustainability in a global perspective related to agriculture and climate change, international agribusiness, food production, trade and quality systems like Global Gap and international agreements and trade barriers and their effect on agriculture.
The course is based on several of the global sustainbable development goals, in particular responsible consumption and production.

Location and time

25th of October - 12th of December, 2022.

Materials

Course material, references and instructions announced on the moodle site.

Teaching methods

Project based learning
Lectures
Farm trip

Employer connections

Farm trip to an ecologicla farm with crop production and animal husbandry.

Exam schedules

Seminar with project presentations 12th of December 2022.

International connections

The course is common for students in the agricultural programme, international exchange students and for students in the Sustainable Coastal Management program.

Interactive cooperation with assignments and projects in so called "Agriteams".

Student workload

3 credits, about 27 h / credit.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation with course grade 0 - 5 based on the assignments and course project.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed assignments and/or course project.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Approved course with grade 1 based on accepted course assignments and project.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Approved course with grade 3 based on accepted course assignments and project on a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approved course with grade 5 based on accepted course assignments and project on an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites