LB0133, Agricultural science 2 - interdisciplinary perspectives, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2023-11-14
Valid from : Autumn semester 2024 (2024-09-02)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Agricultural Science

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to create an interdisciplinary understanding of the conditions, challenges and solutions of agriculture. The course also aims to train general skills by having the students work in project form with an issue that is relevant to the future professional role.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• discribe the biological, economic, social and ethical challenges that agriculture faces
• analyse underlying factors that can hinder sustainable agriculture
• propose and critically evaluate solutions to complex problems by applying subject-specific knowledge
• analyse the interests and perspectives of different actors (such as farmers, advisors, politicians, researchers) in the agricultural sector
• plan, conduct and present a project according to instructions
• reflect on factors that may affect projects as a form of work and show how conflicts of interest and conflicts can be handled
• reflect on their own professional identity as an agronomist
• perform well-justified ethical considerations within the framework of the professional role.

Content

Subject-related content:

The course addresses conditions and challenges of agriculture from an interdisciplinary perspective and the students get the opportunity to investigate obstacles to creating a sustainable agriculture and how the obstacles can be overcome. How, for example, can science, technological development and changes in social behaviour contribute to increased efficiency and environmental considerations in food systems?

The course is unique in that it prepares future agronomists for their professional life. The course focus on how knowledge from research is used in practical management and development of agriculture and agriculture-related issues. The course highlights sustainability issues in Swedish agriculture but also includes international perspectives.

The student trains general skills such as working in projects, communicating messages and professional ethics. Project work is the most common form of working in most workplaces and a sought-after skill by many employers. During the course, projects with a current interest in the agricultural industry are carried out where students from different specializations work together. The students will jointly formulate problems and potential solutions supported by facts and systems thinking with regard to relevant biological, societal, economic and ethical aspects and be able to make trade-offs between these. In connection with the project work, attention is paid to different aspects and tools of project as a form of work.

The student will also investigate how communication affects our understanding of the agricultural sector and learn how to analyse and critically review the information that is disseminated. The student will learn about ethical principles and values that apply to professionals and try out how to act on ethical dilemmas. During the course, there will also be opportunity to reflect on your future professional identity.

Teaching formats:

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

lectures, seminars, exercises, study visits, project work and presentations.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

problem solving, critical thinking, oral and written communication, team work

The following course components are compulsory:

seminars, exercises, study visits, project work and presentations.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:

study visits, guest lecturers, projects in collaboration with stakeholders.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written and oral presentations, approved assignements, approved examination, approved participitation in compulsory parts.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Crop Production Ecology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Agriculture and Food Science
• Agriculture and Plant/Soil Sciences
• Agriculture and Business Management
• Agriculture and Economics
• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Agronom djur
• Agriculture Programme - Economics and Management
• Agriculture Programme - Rural Development
• Agriculture Programme - Food
• Agriculture Programme - Soil/Plant
• Agronomprogrammet - husdjur
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Rural Development
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Food Science
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Plant and Soil Sciences
• Agriculture with a Specialisation in Animal Science

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Interdisciplinary theme	5.0	0101
The professional role	2.5	0102
Interdisciplinary project	7.5	0103

The Course Replaces

LB0097