Food for a Healthy Planet (AGRC1040)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L 3T 1 Day Conference
Assessment methods
Progressive assignment and three open book examinations
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course addresses a pertinent challenge of humankind: how to feed 12 billion people while maintaining the integrity and function of our planet. The course confronts participants with contrasting viewpoints for a nuanced understanding of the multidimensional aspects of food consumption and production. Course participants will explore the food debate as critical consumers and with view of the science behind innovation of food and food systems, locally and globally. The course challenges participants to map the future of food and agriculture. With an emphasis on scientific discussion, small-group mentoring, scientific literacy and communication skills, and integration into world-class research, AGRC1040 delivers an authentic learning experience.