Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment

Cod y Modiwl: BR29020
Teitl y Modiwl: Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Hefin Williams
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): BG29020
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Marco Arkesteijn; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Controlled timed assessment: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Semester	Oral and written debate contributions: Students will be assessed on their oral debate contribution and written contributions to debate preparation 15 Minutes	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Controlled timed assessment: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Oral and written debate contributions: Students will be assessed on their oral debate contribution and written contributions to debate preparation. The debate will be undertaken with the tutor. 10 Minutes	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Debate and defend positions taken on relevant issues within the agri-food chain and at the interface between agriculture and the environment
Discuss the effects of technological change, policy and societal pressures on the structure and sustainability of agricultural and agri-food systems
Work independently to use appropriate resources and methods to evaluate the status of agricultural systems and their interactions with the wider environment
Identify how agricultural production systems and agri-food chains can attain better environmental outcomes

Disgrifiad cryno

The module asks students to engage with key issues in the food chain including the globalisation of food markets, the homogenisation of production systems, sustainability, environmental impacts of agricultural intensification, technological change, agricultural policy development, public concerns with food production and health, animal welfare, and future consumer and population demands on agri-food systems. Students will also be asked to demonstrate how evaluation of agricultural systems can identify approaches that may make agricultural production systems and agri-food chains more sustainable.

Cynnwys

The module will start with an overview of the different elements of current food production systems whilst looking at how they interact with the environment. The environmental challenges of farming systems will be identified before potential solutions will be highlighted. The module will also consider the role of novel technologies and approaches in creating sustainable food production and farming systems.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will develop oral communications skills in order to articulate their argument and defend their taken positions.
Datrys Problemau	Identify factors which might influence potential solutions.Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutionsSelect appropriate software and methods for use in assessments.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work as teams to prepare their arguments for the debate. This will require effective co-ordination and division of labour and tasks.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be required to engage with the peer-reviewed research literature and this will require effective use of scientific search engines, and critical reading and appraisal of scientific papers
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will use appropriate resources and methods to evaluate the status of agricultural systems and their interactions with the wider environment These may include Excel based calculators, GIS software and online based software as required.

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