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Sustainable Food Systems (AGRI20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Overview
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The Australian food industry plays an important role in the Australian economy. The industry encompasses a number of segments from agricultural production, food processing and distribution through to retail sales. A key feature of the food industry is its diversity. The future of the industry will be affected by how well it responds to the changing demands of society.
This subject introduces students to food production systems and challenges them to create more sustainable approaches to this production. Topics include, food production in Australia - where it happens and why - how it is changing to meet both the needs of the environment and society, associated impacts on the sustainability of regional communities, trade and policy issues which impact on distribution, global food movements and ongoing changes and innovations in global food markets, as well as resource economics implications in developing and developed countries. Future implications of policy and legislative and other changes will be assessed in terms of their impact on the changing structure of food production in Australia.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify and explain the impact of climate change and associated challenges on sustainable food systems
- Explain the main concepts of value chains and the implications of global food movements for food security and sustainable food systems
- Compare impacts of trade and policy approaches on agriculture, food production, food systems and distribution
- Articulate the trends and implications of issues related to sustainable food systems including animal welfare, organics, resource use, urbanisation and technology
- Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers to communicate results of analytical thinking that persuasively articulates options for resolving social, ethical, economic and environmental issues impacting on sustainable food systems
- Apply a systems thinking approach to predict the future implications for food production systems and propose interventions that improve the sustainability of food systems
Generic skills
This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should have the:
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- Capacity for creativity and innovation, through the application of skills and knowledge
- Ability to integrate information across a broad range of disciplines to solve problems in applied situations
- Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online quiz
| During the intensive week | 10% |
Group activity - oral presentation
| During intensive week | 20% |
Short answer online test
| Week 1 of Semester 2 | 30% |
Written assignment
| Week 2 of Semester 2 | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Attend intensive week | Intensive week | N/A |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 36 hours in total. 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2023 to 30 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2023 Census date 28 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 July 2023 Assessment period ends 4 August 2023 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Delivered over a five-day intensive study block at the Dookie campus. Accommodation and catering are available on campus. Single room accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, breakfast, lunch and evening meals - approx $450.
Further details about staying at Dookie can be viewed at Dookie Intensives or contact: Jacinta Way, Academic Support Officer, Dookie Campus, email: jway@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Plant and Soil Science Major Production Animal Science Breadth Track Feeding the World's Population - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024