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Syllabus

LV0100 Basic course - Food agronomist, 15.0 Credits

Grundkurs - Livsmedelsagronom

Subjects

Food Science Agricultural Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0201

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to general entry requirements and specific entry requirements according to field-specific entry requirements 14: Biology B, Physics A, Chemistry B, Mathematics D or field-specific entry requirements A11: Biology 2, Physics 1a or Physics 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4. Furthermore, weighted courses according to respective field-specific entry requirements apply.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to the programme, an overview of the professional role of food agronomists and an understanding of the significance of natural resources for society. Furthermore, the course should give an insight to current research within Food Science and specialisation in food-related subjects that are discussed in the public debate. The course also intends to introduce the student to higher education and to practise general skills as for instance written and oral presentation. On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - describe at a general level the use of natural resources and their importance in the society - in general terms account for the production and composition of the most important food raw materials - describe the most common methods for food processing within the food industry - account for the most important rules and guidelines for labelling of foodstuff - search for and critically evaluate relevant literature and communicate information in writing as well as orally

Content

The course consists of a mixture of lectures, seminars, individual work and group assignments. Through lectures by researchers and invited experts from the industry, as well as study visits, the student is offered a broad overview of the all parts of the food sector and of the possible job market for food agronomists. Seminars and project work give the student possibility to specialisation in parts of the course and also training in general skills. In the course, compulsory components are included as various types of written assignments and presentations of project work. The following fields are treated during the course: - introduction to higher education with components as study technique, information retrieval, communication and presentation technique - basic mathematics with relevance for following courses in the education - introduction to ethical argumentation, sustainable natural resources exploitation and agricultural and rural history and an overview over the production branches and annual cycles of the agriculture - foodstuff from the perspective of the research, public authorities, the food industry and the consumer - the food production chains from primary production to consumption - the chemical composition and properties of the food raw materials - the most important rules and guidelines for labelling of foodstuff - aspects on organic production of foodstuffs and foods produced through gene technology and other consumer oriented subjects in the public debate that students and the course administration identify together.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed oral and written presentations of project work and approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. • Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Molecular Sciences