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FSHN6000

Sustainable Food Production

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolTrimester 3

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

A study of the role of food in health and the economy, pressures on maintaining an adequate food supply and factors that can affect its future availability. Issues to be covered include: importance of food in terms of nutrition, social issues and trade; national, consumer, and environmental pressures on world food supply; world population growth and projections; prospects for food supply to meet future demand; impact of agriculture and food technology on urbanisation, trade and nationalism; future impact of farming methods and biotechnology on food production; status of Australian agriculture and food manufacturing.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand:

1. The important diverse role of food in society and the issues facing the food and agricultural industries in meeting current global and future demand;
2. The impact of population pressures, urbanization, economic growth and environmental factors on the food supply,
and to assess the potential for science and technology to alleviate or aggravate the availability of an adequate continuing food supply.
Content
- Importance of food in terms of nutrition, social issues and trade;
- National, consumer, and environmental pressures on world food supply;
- World population growth and projections for control;
- Prospects for food supply to meet future demand;
- Impact of agriculture and food technology on urbanisation, trade and nationalism;
- Impact of farming methods and biotechnology on food production;
- Status of Australian agriculture and food manufacturing.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
The course is designed as an introduction to general issues impacting food technology. It assumes a general knowledge of agriculture and food that would be attained by a graduate in the course of normal living and exposure to media but with some appreciation of science and technology in economic and social impacts on food availability.
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : Paper Based
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for FSHN6000