Global Challenges in Agriculture (AGRC7047)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
AGRC6010
Assessment methods
Group Work Management and Presentation
ePortfolio Journals
Course enquiries
Professor Susanne Schmidt (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person, External), (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course introduces participants to the many challenges that affect agriculture and food systems across global regions. The course is relevant to students of agriculture and food science, agribusiness, and rural development. It equips participants to apply and extend knowledge and acquire skills for a rapidly changing world. Analysis of global megatrends, futuring and foresighting skills, globalisation, food security, climate change and followed by seeking solutions for sustainability and resilience. Participants are guided in their development as leaders who shape the future, emphasising self-directed learning that is guided by international experts.
