Geographical Perspectives on Food
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Subject overlap | GEO325 - 4 ects |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
A bachelor degree
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course the student should be able to:
- understand advanced contemporary geographical approaches to and debates relating to global food production, trade, consumption and food security.
- discuss how the trends are shaped by environmental, social, economic and political factors.
- understand how changes in the global food systems have an impact on human nutrition.
Contact Information
Department of Geography
advice@geog.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Exam offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Master level
Access to the Course Unit
Open for students at Master´s level who meets the prerequisites. GEO326 is a "Special topic course". The coursework requirement in Master's programme in Geography includes two special topics courses.
Aim and Content
The purpose is to give the student a thorough introduction to contemporary research issues and debates on trends in the global food production and distribution of food.
The course contains a variety of research perspectives on food, including key global food policy issues, food security and health, changes in production and consumption trends, economic geography, innovation and technology, and the participation of actors in local markets and international trade.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed the course the student should be able to:
- understand advanced contemporary geographical approaches to and debates relating to global food production, trade, consumption and food security.
- discuss how the trends are shaped by environmental, social, economic and political factors.
- understand how changes in the global food systems have an impact on human nutrition.
Pre-requirements
A bachelor degree
Recommended previous knowledge
GEO131, GEO221, GEO 231, GEO282 or similar courses
Subject Overlap
GEO325 - 4 ects
Teaching Methods
1 lecture/seminar/reading course á 2 hours pr. week.
Total: 16-20 hours
Compulsory Requirements
Students are expected to read and present selected scientific readings.
Assessment methods
Term paper, 3000-3500 words, oral exam.
Grading Scale
Grading A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
GEO324 will be evaluated minimum every third time it´s taught.
Contact Information
Department of Geography
advice@geog.uib.no