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

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Jochen Weiss (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Food Systems (Master, PO vom 01.10.2019)
  1. Semester, Pflicht

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

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.

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

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Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes Semester

Dauer des Moduls:

4 Wochen (Block 1)

Modulprüfung:

50 % Essay + 50% Klausur

Prüfungsleistung:

50 % Essay (5-10 Seite) + 50% Klausur

Prüfungsdauer:

90 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

225 h Arbeitsaufwand

Fachkompetenzen:

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

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

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

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