Courses & Units
Global Food Security XBR103
Hobart
Introduction
The challenge of ensuring adequate and sustainable food production and equitable access to food for a diverse human population in the 21st century is crucial and profoundly complex. This unit helps you contribute to meeting this challenge. The interdisciplinary skills and knowledge developed in the unit are relevant to all citizens and professions.
You will work with fellow students and lecturers from many different disciplines to critically explore the many facets of global food security. You will be asked to consider environmental, technical, economic, cultural, political and moral questions. You will develop your capacity for: integrating diverse forms of information, evaluating diverse arguments and advocating positive responses to diverse audiences. You will tackle vitally important problems, such as those related to hunger, obesity, resources, poverty, population, justice and sustainability. You will participate in constructive debates on controversial topics such as diets, biofuels, biotechnology, and capitalism.
On-campus students in Hobart engage in a weekly 1-hour tutorial, a weekly 2-hour Forum and Q&A, weekly readings and assessment tasks. Off-campus students engage in an on-line learning program led by an online tutor and based on interactive tutorials, recorded Friday Forums, online discussions, recordings of Forums, set weekly readings and assignment tasks. Assessment is 100% internal (i.e., no exam) and enables you to actively engage with ideas and issues, reflect on your learning and learn collaboratively.
Summary
| Unit name | Global Food Security |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XBR103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Health Sciences|Agriculture and Food Systems|Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Richard Doyle |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of environmental, economic, political, cultural, and moral aspects of global issues of food production, sustainability and justice.
- Source, evaluate and integrate diverse information to describe and justify reasoned action to promote food security.
- Reflect on personal values, evaluate diverse perspectives and debate constructively on controversial issues related to food security.
- Identify and advocate for local, national and global responses to contribute to food security.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019905 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Attendance (15%)|Presentation (25%)|Case Study (15%)|Reflection (25%)|Critically Appraised Topic (20%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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