Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
7590CATSCI-APR-PAR
Aims
a) Study the actual and potential use, and science, of plant breeding and agricultural technologies to support a sustainable agriculture.
b) Analyse the impacts of different food production methods on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem services.
c) Appreciate the key scientific advances, debates and uncertainties in the science of sustainable food production.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impacts of different agricultural practices on soil health, biodiversity and yields.
2.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of technology in climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture.
3.
Critically analyse the performance of an agricultural technology or intervention through data analysis.
4.
Present a paper in a scientific format.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Impact of crop production on green-house gas emissions, carbon sequestration, soil conservation and ecology, and wider ecosystem services. Science of crop breeding, agroecology and other food production methods and technologies.
Impact of crop production on green-house gas emissions, carbon sequestration, soil conservation and ecology, and wider ecosystem services. Science of crop breeding, agroecology and other food production methods and technologies.
Additional Information:
This module can be studied onsite or at distance.
This module can be studied onsite or at distance.