65788 - Economy and Development of the Agroalimentary Sector

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide students with adequate tools to understand and analyze the general principles of the agri-food economy understood, also, as a social science. Deepens the study of the characters of the agri-food system and developmental aspects of food demand and food consumption patterns, in particular, it will provide the student with the tools to analyze the issues related to quality. A particular focus will be devoted to the analysis of consumer's behavior. Finally, special attention will be devoted to understanding the phenomenon of food losses and waste along the agro-food chain by providing the student with a key to economic and not, of the reasons that are the basis of the phenomenon

Course contents

Agenda ONU 2030 for Sustainable Development

SDGs and food

Agro-Food System

Supply and demand of food products

Food quality

Food security and safety

Food waste, consumption and lifestyles

Focus on metabolic waste and food poverty

Integrated Lessons:

 With the aim of deepening the discussion on the topics covered and developing students' skills in delivering oral and written presentations, the course includes seminars.

Readings/Bibliography

During the course the professor will make available to students, on the IOL portal, specific educational material (in electronic format) which supplements the notes taken during the lectures.

The bibliography that we recommend is:

 

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures and worshops with experts.

Assessment methods

The knowledge and skills acquired through the course are assessed solely through a final exam, consisting of an oral test lasting approximately 20 minutes, focused on the course content and the indicated bibliographyIn addition to the knowledge acquired, the evaluation will consider analytical skills, clarity of expression, mastery of specific terminology, and the logical ability to connect topics. The maximum achievable score is 30 with honors. The exam is considered passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Blakckboard, projector, PC, ppt presentations, internet access, documentaries.

Office hours

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