Food and Environment (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet

Student
- understands the concept of sustainable food system and the meaning of the closed circuit
- is aware of the global environmental challenges for food
- understands the consequences of final foods
- is able to measure environmental impact of food
- understands the meaning of food security both at local and global level

Sisältö

Sustainable food system and chain Global environmental challenges
Final foods and their consequences
Measuring environmental impact of food
Food security

Aika ja paikka

The webinar dates will be communicated later on, before the beginning of the course.

Oppimateriaalit

The learning material will be appointed in the beginning of the course and will be available through Moodle.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course will include webinar lectures. Assignments will include individual assignments.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course aims at developing up to date knowledge on food sustainability issues, as well as interpersonal skills that are crucial in working life.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

No exams, grading done through assignments.

Kansainvälisyys

Several international case studies will be presented during the course. The UN Sustainable Development Goals will be presented and used as a framework for the course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

135h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

For the general assessment criteria of the competence generated by the Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree, please see the website of JAMK University of Applied Sciences (www.jamk.fi/english/forstudents/studyguide). The learning outcomes of a course will be assessed in accordance with its learning objectives on the basis of the skills and knowledge and general competences specified in The National and European Quality Management Systems (NQF/EQF, level 6). The student displays the achievement of the learning objectives for the course through versatile learning assignments.
In addition to the core competence required for grade 1, the student identifies what Food & Environment means and understands the factors affecting it.

In addition to the core competence required for grade 2, the student is capable of making use of the knowledge learnt.

In addition to the core competence, for grade 3 the student has a command of the skills listed below: the student is able to analyse topical phenomena associated with food & environment and he is familiar with both local and global situation. He is able to apply the knowledge for a chosen case.

In addition to the core competence, for grade 4 student is able to develop the case applied based on argumentation and is also capable of making use of the skills learnt in a critical and innovative way.

In addition to the core competence, for grade 5 student is able to present excellent theoretical and practical contribution. He shows creative and critical skills when completing the course assignments and uses international research information in all his work.

Unless otherwise specified in the curriculum, successfully completed courses will be assessed using a five-point scale: 5 (Excellent), 4 (Very Good), 3 (Good), 2 (Satisfactory), and 1 (Sufficient). A course will be graded as a 0 (Fail) if the student is unable to achieve the minimum objectives of the course. In special cases, a course may be graded as an S (Pass) or a 0 (Fail).

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

In addition to the core competence for grade 1 and 2, for grade 3 you will command the following skills: analysis of topical phenomena associated with food & environment; familiarity with both local and global situation: ability to apply the knowledge to a chosen case.

In addition to the core competence for grade 1, 2 and 3, for grade 4 you will be able to develop the case applied based on argumentation and will also use the skills learnt in a critical and innovative way.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

In addition to the core competence for grae 1, 2, 3 and 4, for grade 5 student you will be able to present excellent theoretical and practical contribution, showing creative and critical skills when completing the course assignments, and using international research information.

Esitietovaatimukset

Food Culture

Lisätiedot

Avoin amk 4 (polku)
Avoin AMK 5
Vaihto-opiskelijat 10