Module: SPOC: Introduction to Food Systems (1507-440)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Jochen Weiss (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

The module „Introduction to Food Systems“ is one of the overarching modules in the curriculum. It addresses the entire international cohort and is taught in an online format (SPOC – specialized private online course). Its purpose is to introduce students to the food system, its elements and their systemic interactions.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 1)

Module examination:

50 % Essay + 50% written exam

Final examination:

50 % Essay (5-10 pages) + 50% written exam

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

225 h workload

Professional competences:

Upon completion of the course, students can
- define Food Systems and describe their importance to society.
- explain key elements of system science
- list the principal components of the food system
- describe the systemic interactions and dependencies of the principal components of the food system
- describe and evaluate potential effects of changes in components or sub-systems of the food system on the whole system
- identify current challenges in the food system
- critically evaluate different responses to these challenges
- draft their own responses
- identify and name gaps that prevent an integrated and functional Food System

Key competences:

They can also
- outline their own competence profile in different subfields of the food sector
- formulate individual development goals

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