Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

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University of Exeter

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Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

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What is the course about?

Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

The course Grand Challenges: Food for Thought is an online class provided by University of Exeter through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Where does our food come from and what impact does it have on our environment?

Course description

4 weeks

Our demand for food from natural systems is changing the world we live in from the soil beneath our feet to the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea. Unsustainable practices of production (overfishing or monoculture) and consumerism are to blame. Widely publicised examples include mere decades of soil fertility for crop growth and drastic declines in pollinating insects. This course aims to educate you in the way that every human being can reduce their impact on our planet and inspire you to make global connections to tackle sustainability issues.

The pillars of sustainability
Environmental impacts of food production
Exploitation of the sea
Case studies on the production of Bananas, Coffee and Palm Oil
Importance of pollinators

Describe the term ‘sustainability’ in the context of food production
Explain the ‘Pillars of Sustainability’ model
Compare and contrast the sustainability of global coffee, palm oil and banana industries
Reflect on the importance of pollinators in relation to food production
Investigate the food available from your local area and contrast with your weekly shop

No previous experience or qualifications are required. The content will complement interests in science, nature and the environment and works well at any stage of education.

University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university. It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction.
Eden Project
The Eden Project, an educational charity and visitor destination in Cornwall, UK, connects us with each other and the living world.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

Course Topic

Agriculture, Food Tech, Nature & Environment

University, College, Institution

University of Exeter

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Grand Challenges: Food for Thought

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Exeter you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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