geg3fwe geographies of food and water
FOOD WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
GEG3FWE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Securing the environment and sustaining global and local food and water supplies are three critical problems faced by current and future generations. Patterns of food production, land use, consumption and the globalisation of food systems as well as urbanisation and climate change have implications for community health, cultural practices and economic wellbeing. This subject examines the role of food production and consumption in securing land and water resources and providing for healthy communities. Case studies will explore the policy, social and cultural practices, and economies of food production and consumption, emphasising the role of water security and sustained environment. Strategies, policies, techniques and actions for increased security will be examined focussing on the challenge of providing water, food and a sustained environment for an estimated 9 billion world population by 2050.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completion of 120cps of subjects at first year level
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA4CFD, PLA3CFD, PLA3FWE
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The atlas of climate change: mapping the world's greatest challenge, | Recommended | Dow, K. and Downing, T. | EARTHSCAN 2006 |
| Readings | Global Food Crisis | Recommended | Healey, J. (2011) | Spinney Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Contextualise cultural and economic practices of food production and consumption at a local and global level
- Activities:
- Online lectures, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Develop an understanding of the role of land use planning in food and water security
- Activities:
- Online lectures, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Investigate the capacity of local food production in a selected case study area
- Activities:
- Online lectures, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Understand relationships between food production and consumption in Australia and how food security can be further strengthened
- Activities:
- Online lectures, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project proposal (1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Research and Strategy Development Project (2000 words) | 40 | 03 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project proposal (1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Research and Strategy Development Project (2000 words) | 40 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project proposal (1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Research and Strategy Development Project (2000 words) | 40 | 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project proposal (1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Research and Strategy Development Project (2000 words) | 40 | 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatalie Araujo
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project proposal (1000 words) | 20 | 03 | |
| Research and Strategy Development Project (2000 words) | 40 | 03 |