•   International Agriculture CM22BIO02-3003 28.10.2024-31.12.2024  3 credits  (BE22DA-E, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    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.
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Failed assignments and/or course project.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Lars Fridefors

    Learning material

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

    Learning methods

    Project based learning
    Lectures
    Farm trip

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    28.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • BE22DA-E
    • CM23D-E
    Seats

    5 - 40

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Bioeconomy

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Lars Fridefors

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in bioeconomy

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Practical training and working life co-operation

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

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Seminar with project presentations 19th of December 2024.

    Timing and attendance

    31st of October - 19th of December, 2024.

    Internationa 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's schedule and workload

    3 credits, about 27 h / credit.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (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.