Module Identifier | RSM1710 | ||
Module Title | ORGANIC FARMING AND THE ENVIRONMENT | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Dr John Warren | ||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||
Pre-Requisite | RS11720 , RS20210 or, RS24110 or equivalents | ||
Course delivery | Practical | 9 Hours 3 x 3 hour practical visits | |
Lecture | 20 Hours 20 x 1 hour lectures or tutorials | ||
Discussion | 2 Hours 2 x 1 hour slots for oral presentations/discussions on Conservation plan | ||
Assessment | Supplementary examination | Re-presentation of failed element of coursework. | |
Course work | Whole farm conservation plan Assignment set in week 1 and submitted week 11 30% of the coursework mark will be derived from the written plan; the remaining 10% will be derived from an oral presentation. | 40% | |
Essay | 4,000 word essay Essay set in week 1 and submitted in final week of semester. | 60% |
Whole-farm conservation plans will be prepared.
1. Determine the potential environmental impacts of particular production systems and practices.
2. Critically analyse the methods used to assess the impacts of agricultural systems on the environment.
3. Apply ecological principles to enhance the environmental impacts of organic farming systems.
4. Recognise the importance of landscape-scale processors and historical context for agricultural systems.
5. Interpret the conflicts which occur when trying to balance production with sustainability.
6. Design a whole-farm nature conservation plan in context with the wider environment.
7. Establish a farm waste management plan and assess its likely environmental impact.