Last modified: 06 Nov 2019 14:30
This course will enable students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of food. It draws on research in social science, biological science, philosophy, economics, history and nutritional science. The course is structured around the concept of food security (comprising production, availability and access), which is one of the key policy and resource issues facing the world.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will enable students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of food. It draws on research in social science, biological science, philosophy, economics, history and nutritional science. The course is structured around the concept of food security (comprising production, availability and access), which is one of the key policy and resource issues facing the world.
Indicative course content (subject to staff availability):
- Food production, the environment and climate change
- Food and globalization in historical perspective
- Food governance and economics
- Food rights and ethics
- Food consumption and human health
- Influences on food choice
- Towards sustainable food futures
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Feedback |
Students will received helpful feedback on assignments, with written comments on standardised feedback sheets. Verbal feedback will be provided as appropriate on students' performance in tutorial discussions and their presentation. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Feedback |
Verbal formative feedback will be provided where requested during the tutorials that precede the submission of the assignment. Written summative feedback will be provided for the submitted assignment. |
Word Count | 1000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Feedback |
Verbal formative feedback will be provided where requested during the course. Written summative feedback will be provided after the end of the course. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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