Module Identifier | RS14510 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2005/2006 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Nicolas H Lampkin | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||||||||||||||
Other staff | Dr Phillipa K Nicholas, Dr Susanne Padel | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Requisite | Only available to students on BSc Organic Agriculture scheme | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 22 x 1 hour lectures | |||||||||||||
Seminars / Tutorials | |||||||||||||||
Practical | 2 x 3 hour Farm visits | ||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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1. Summarise the aims and objectives of organic farming and identify the regulations governing organic farming in the European Union and the UK;
2. Identify and explain the key principles and practices involved in maintaining soil fertility and plant productivity and health in organic farming systems;
3. Explain the role of livestock and forage production in organic farming systems and identify the key principles and practices underpinning the management, productivity, health and welfare of organic livestock;
4. Discuss the role of the market and other factors influencing the physical and financial performance of organic farming and their implications for the adoption of organic farming and the conversion process;
5. Discuss the contribution of organic farming to food quality, environmental and social policy objectives and outline the policy measures which have a direct influence on the extent and adoption of organic farming in the European Union.
.2 IT and information handling
Word processing and internet usage as part of coursework assessment
.4 Writing in an academic context
Examination
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
Tutorials will be held to encourage group discussion at this level.
.6 Careers need awareness
Module will give perspectives on the scope of organic food and farming activities and the potential for careers in different areas
.7 Self-management
Submission deadlines for coursework assignment
.8 Group activity
Tutorials will be held to encourage group discussion at this level.
This module is at CQFW Level 4