Module manager: Dr Katie McDermott
Email: k.mcdermott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
In this module, you will study the goals of circular agriculture, including minimization of raw materials and inputs, closing nutrient loops, waste valorization and minimizing environmental impacts. This module will also cover the potential integration of agriculture into the broader industrial and energy sectors, with a focus on the costs and benefits. The module will be taught via lectures, seminars and discussions.
This module will address research and ideas in circular agriculture, whilst also developing skills in assessment of strategies for policy and research. New and emerging technologies will be covered in depth in lectures and seminars in order to provide the background information in this area, which will be developed in discussion sessions with peers and staff.
1. Outline and explain the fundamental principles involved in circular agriculture and interpret research in this area.
2. Analyse and compare the benefits and costs of circular processes to evaluate the sustainability of strategies.
3. Examine the relevance of circular agricultural research and practice to the UK and global agricultural community.
4. Construct arguments which address the potential benefits of circular agriculture and evaluate the policy potential of circular agriculture.
5. Present information visually and verbally to persuade, inform or teach an audience.
Lectures and seminars will cover research into circular agricultural processes, which will include the costs and benefits of these strategies. Both minimising inputs and reducing waste will be covered, with a focus on closing nutrient loops, reducing waste to landfill and agricultural emissions. Students will also analyse different aspects of circular agriculture, to assess the potential gains to be made from introducing these ideas, producing a policy-relevant academic brief.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| seminars | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Group learning | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Private study hours | 125 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Students will spend time researching and consolidating information presented in lectures and seminars. They will be expected to carry out research both before and after the discussion sessions, to prepare for their assessments.
Students will receive feedback on a draft of their POSTnote, of which they can submit two pages (maximum) for feedback on ideas and targeting. Discussion sessions will also allow students to gain feedback from staff and peers about their assessments.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | PechaKucha format | 40 |
| In-course Assessment | POSTnote (4 pages long) | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/31/2024
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