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AGRC7047 - Global Challenges in Agriculture
Semester: Sem 2 2023 | Location: Gatton | Mode: In Person
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1. General Course Information
1.1 Course Details
Course Code: AGRC7047
Course Title: Global Challenges in Agriculture
Coordinating Unit: School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Semester: Semester 2, 2023
Mode: In Person
Level: Postgraduate Coursework
Location: Gatton
Number of Units: 2
Contact Hours Per Week: LEC 1 Hour/ Week TUT 2 Hours/ Week 1L2T
Course Description: The course introduces students to major emerging issues affecting policy and practice in the agricultural, agribusiness, food
sciences and rural development fields, and equips them to apply their knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing world context. Topics include global
megatrends, futuring and foresighting skills, leading into examination of globalisation, food security, climate change, water resources, sustainability
and resilience. In combination with the leadership course, students will be encouraged to think of themselves as shaping the future, rather than solely
responding to trends. The course will emphasise student directed learning, and case studies. The course will be designed to be equally relevant to
students from developing and developed countries.
1.2 Course Introduction
This course addresses the big challenges in agriculture - from diminishing resource bases to population pressure. It sets the scene for your learning
and critical assessment of current situations across global regions - and the actions and solutions to address and solve these problems. In each
week's lecture, you learn about a global challenge. In the practical, you critically evaluate the challenge with a view of different regions in the
world. You will gain 21st-century critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creation skills. You will discover effective ways to address
the challenges, enhance your professional skills and prepare for the future.
The course has a weekly lecture (1 hour) and a practical (2 hours). The course is designed to build upon the Leadership course (AGRC7046). But you
are not disadvantaged if you have not yet completed the Leadership course - or it is not compulsory for your program. The course is offered on St
Lucia and Gatton campuses. Experts present the lectures live during the scheduled lecture time at either campus, which are delivered simultaneously
to the alternate campus via Zoom. The practical session will immediately follow the lecture, with you attending in person on either campus. Much of
the course assessment is completed in a time-efficient manner during the practical, with academics and tutors present to guide your learning.
Course Changes in Response to Previous Student Feedback
Feedback in previous years has been very positive. In consultation with students, we have improved the Assessment Tasks with an 'ePortfolio', which
you will complete over the course of the semester.
1.3 Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Susanne Schmidt
Phone: 3365 1050
Email: susanne.schmidt@uq.edu.au (mailto:susanne.schmidt@uq.edu.au)
Campus: St Lucia
Building: John Hines Building (Map) (http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/?id=51)
Consultation:
During practicals and via email
Room: 329
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Lecturer: Prof Peter Kopittke
Email: p.kopittke@uq.edu.au (mailto:p.kopittke@uq.edu.au)
Campus: St Lucia
Building: Hartley Teakle Building (Map) (http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/?id=63)
Room: N222
Consultation:
Peter is Professor in Soil and Environmental Sciences. As a Soil and Environmental Scientist, he is actively involved in the management and
conservation of soil; one of the basic elements which sustain life. Whilst soil takes hundreds or thousands of years to form, it can be destroyed in a
matter of years if not managed correctly. The management and conservation of the soil-environment is arguably the biggest challenge we face as we
move into the future. We need new ideas to solve the world’s problems.
To make an appointment to see me, please email.
Lecturer: Dr Jane O'Sullivan
Email: j.osullivan@uq.edu.au (mailto:j.osullivan@uq.edu.au)
Consultation:
Consultation is by appointment. To make an appointment, please email.
Lecturer: Professor Susanne Schmidt
Phone: 3365 1050
Email: susanne.schmidt@uq.edu.au (mailto:susanne.schmidt@uq.edu.au)
Campus: St Lucia
Building: John Hines Building (Map) (http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/?id=51)
Room: 329
Consultation:
Consultation with me is by appointment. To make an appointment, please email susanne.schmidt@uq.edu.au
Tutorial Coordinator: Dr Nicole Robinson
Phone: 3365 2739
Email: nicole.robinson@uq.edu.au (mailto:nicole.robinson@uq.edu.au)
Campus: St Lucia
Building: John Hines Building (Map) (http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/?id=51)
Consultation:
During practicals.
Room: 331
1.4 Timetable
Timetables are available on the UQ Public Timetable. (https://my.uq.edu.au/public-timetable)
2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes
2.1 Course Aims
This course aims to develop students' understanding of global challenges affecting agriculture, food and the environment. The course aims to
develop personal leadership skills with a view to contributing to solving these challenges in professional and personal capacities.
2.2 Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Understand the major global challenges affecting current and future practices in
agriculture, food and rural development
Appreciate the practice and future directions of your own specialisations and
disciplines in a rapidly changing global context
Communicate with others about the nature and relevance of global challenges
Apply a keen ethical and social understanding in the practice of your agriculture, food
and rural development specialisations
Apply skills to effectively practise your specialisation in interdisciplinary teams
Identify personal opportunities for leadership in your future professional, industry or
community contexts
2.3 Graduate Attributes
Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Postgrad Coursework) graduate
attributes:
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
A . IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
A2 . A broad understanding of the field of study, including how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A3 . A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of study.
A5 . An international perspective on the field of study.
1, 2
2
1, 2
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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE
A7 . An appreciation of the link between theory and practice.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
1, 2, 5
B . EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
B1 . The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written
and spoken forms.
B2 . The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
3
3, 5
B3 . The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
3
B4 . The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
3
B5 . The ability to practise as part of an interdisciplinary team.
3, 5
C . INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
C2 . The ability to work and learn independently and effectively.
C3 . The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
6
2, 5, 6
C5 . The ability to formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
5, 6
C6 . The abilities and skills that provide a foundation for future leadership roles.
5, 6
D . CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
D2 . The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.
1, 2, 5, 6
D4 . The ability to process material and to critically analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources.
1, 2, 5
D5 . The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an evidence-based
approach.
1, 2, 5
E . ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
E1 . An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
2, 4
E3 . An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
1, 4
E4 . A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5 . A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
E7 . The ability to work effectively and sensitively across all areas of society.
E8 . An understanding of and respect for the roles and expertise of associated disciplines.
4
2, 4
2, 4, 5
1, 2, 4, 5
3. Learning Resources
3.1 Required Resources
Course Profile - provides details of specifications, rationale, aims and structure of the course. It also informs you of the assessment for this course,
including weightings and due dates. Other valuable information in the Course Profile includes the assignment details and a suggested timetable.
AGRC7047 Blackboard Site
Blackboard is the main method of communication. Lectures, Course readings and Tutorials are made available through the Blackboard site.
http://learn.uq.edu.au/ (http://learn.uq.edu.au/)
3.2 Recommended Resources
Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals (https://sdgs.un.org/goals)
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ (http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-developmentgoals/)
Skeptical Science website (re climate change): http://skepticalscience.com/ (http://skepticalscience.com/)
http://skepticalscience.com/ (http://skepticalscience.com/)
Ingram J, Ericksen P & Liverman D eds., 2010, Food security and global environmental change, Earthscan, London.
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment reports, especially the main reports of the IPCC Working Group II, Climate Change
2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Available at: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-ii/
(https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-ii/)
Also check IPCC website for other reports: https://www.ipcc.ch/ (https://www.ipcc.ch/)
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/ (https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/)
3.3 University Learning Resources
Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website
(http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/AGRC7047 (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/AGRC7047)).
The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myUQ website (https://my.uq.edu.au/
(https://student.my.uq.edu.au/)).
3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information
You are expected to read widely in this course, selecting your own materials, particularly refereed literature. Please take a critical view, as much of the
information you will find on the internet will be biased.
Please reference using the Harvard Gatton style, available on UQ library website.
4. Teaching & Learning Activities
4.1 Learning Activities
Recording of Lectures: Please be aware that teaching at UQ may be recorded for the benefit of student learning. If you would prefer not to be
captured either by voice or image, please advise your course coordinator before class so accommodations can be made. For further information see
PPL 3.20.06 Recording of Teaching at UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/information-technology/software-and-web-apps/softwareuq/zoom).
Date
Learning
Objectives
Activity
Course introduction (Lecture and Practical): Overview of course learning goals and assessment. Introduce key
27 Jul 23 8:00 - 27 Jul
23 11:00
concepts include: planetary boundaries; world poverty and social justice; globalisation; the concept of food-waterenergy nexus. Lecturers: Susanne Schmidt and Peter Kopittke
1, 3, 5
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
03 Aug 23 8:00 - 03 Aug
23 11:00
10 Aug 23 8:00 - 10 Aug
23 11:00
17 Aug 23 8:00 - 17 Aug
23 11:00
24 Aug 23 8:00 - 24 Aug
23 11:00
31 Aug 23 8:00 - 31 Aug
23 11:00
07 Sep 23 8:00 - 07 Sep
23 11:00
14 Sep 23 8:00 - 14 Sep
23 11:00
21 Sep 23 8:00 - 21 Sep
Introduction to the key course issues (Lecture and Practical): Climate change, food security, water and biodiversity.
Introduction to key international documents: IPCC reports, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and Sustainable
Development Goals. Lecturer: Peter Kopittke.
Readings/Ref: CP; SDG; Bb
Key paradigms (Lecture and Practical): Introduce ways of conceptualising and understanding global challenges:
wicked problems, systems thinking, social-ecological systems, multi-disciplinary research. Lecturer: Susanne Schmidt
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
Critical thinking (Lecture and Practical): Critical thinking and avoiding misleading information. Lecturer: Susanne
Schmidt
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
Population in the agriculture/development context (Lecture and Practical): Lecturer: Jane O'Sullivan
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Climate change 1 introduction (Lecture and Practical): General framing of the issues, background information
(mitigation, adaptation, science and scepticism, range of potential effects). Lecturer: Peter Kopittke
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb; SkepticalSci; IPCC
Climate Change 2 (Lecture and Practical): Issues in agriculture (for mitigation and adaptation, or together). Lecturer:
Peter Kopittke.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Readings/Ref: CP; SDG; Bb; Ingram et al
Food Security 1 - introduction (Lecture and Practical): General framing of food security issues. Lecturer: Peter
Kopittke
Readings/Ref: Bb ; CP ; SDG ; Ingram et al
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
Food security 2: (Lecture and Practical): Poverty, development, and the vulnerable. Developing country issues. The
green revolution. Lecturer: Peter Kopittke
23 11:00
Readings/Ref: Bb ; CP ; Ingram et al; IPCC
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
28 Sep 23
Mid-semester break (Break)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Date
05 Oct 23 8:00 - 05 Oct
23 11:00
12 Oct 23 8:00 - 12 Oct
23 11:00
Water 1 - introduction (Lecture and Practical): General framing of water issues:
water quantity & quality, patterns of use, UN Sustainable Development Goals & water as a basic human right;
relationships - water & food security, water & energy. Lecturer: Susanne Schmidt
Readings/Ref: Bb ; CP ;
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb; Ingram et al; IPCC
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Water 2 (Lecture and Practical): Climate change & intensification of hydrologic cycle; water resource allocation, use &
conflict, e.g. irrigation, (hydroelectric) dams, unregulated groundwater abstraction, water for food crops vs biofuels;
responses especially Integrated Water Resource management; water efficiency in agriculture.
Lecturer: Susanne Schmidt
19 Oct 23 8:00 - 19 Oct
23 11:00
Maintaining biodiversity (Lecture and Practical): Nature-agriculture nexus: biodiversity versus food production current status and future options
Lecturer: Susanne Schmidt
Readings/Ref: CP; SDG; Bb
26 Oct 23 8:00 - 26 Oct
23 8:45
Learning
Objectives
Activity
Other challenges and course conclusion (Lecture): Lecturer: Susanne Schmidt
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4
Readings/Ref: CP; Bb
4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information
Section 4.1 shows the lecture schedule. Lectures are held live for internal students at Gatton or St Lucia (see the timetable for time and location).
External students will join the live session via Zoom. A recording will be made available.
Practicals are held each week after the lecture from week 1 to 12 (no practical in week 13). Pracs are held on each campus to the same plan (1 prac
at Gatton, 1 at St Lucia campus at the same time). Pracs involve discussions around each week's lecture and other activities supporting your learning,
critical thinking, interactions with peers and tutors, and building your critical thinking, communication and leadership skills.
5. Assessment
5.1 Assessment Summary
This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.
COVID-19 IMPACTS: UQ will make every effort to teach and assess as outlined in this course profile. However, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19,
including changes to Government health restrictions that may be implemented during the Semester, could result in changes to this course, including
assessment. We continue to strive to ensure the learning activities for this course remain accessible to students as far as is practicable, so that the
learning objectives can be met. For further information and ongoing updates see https://about.uq.edu.au/coronavirus/students.
Sequential Assessment
Assessment Task
Journal
1st ePortfolio entry
Journal
2nd ePortfolio entry
Journal
3rd ePortfolio entry
Due Date
Weighting
Learning
Objectives
24 Aug 23 12:00
13.3%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
21 Sep 23 12:00
13.3%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
26 Oct 23 12:00
13.4%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date
Weighting
Learning
Objectives
31 Aug 23 12:00
30%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
12 Oct 23 12:00
30%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Distinct Assessment
Assessment Task
Report
Critical analysis
Presentation and synthesis
Presentation and synthesis
5.2 Course Grading
Example criteria for each of the grades can be found in PPL 3.10.02 Assessment Procedures (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.02assessment#Procedures) - section 7 Appendix.
Grade X: No assessable work received.
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Grade 1, Low Fail: Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes:
0% - 29%
Grade 2, Fail: Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes:
30% - 46%
Grade 3, Marginal Fail: Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes:
47% - 49%
Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes:
50% - 64%
Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes:
65% - 74%
Grade 6, Distinction: Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes:
75% - 84%
Grade 7, High Distinction: Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes:
85% - 100%
Other Requirements & Comments:
All required assessment items MUST be completed in order to obtain a passing grade for this course.
You must address any additional assessment requirements identified in this eCP.
5.3 Late Submission
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties
being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other
circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL). See 6.1 Assessment Related Policies & Guidelines for links to the University
Guidelines and Applications for Extensions.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item, or one grade per day if graded on the basis of 1-7, or equivalent
penalty if an alternative grading approach is used, will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any
marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Extensions refer to section 6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines > Applications for Extensions.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via my.UQ Dashboard
(http://portal.my.uq.edu.au/auth/login) before the due date of the assessment item.
5.4 Other Assessment Information
Supplementary Assessment
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, or a non-graded ‘N’, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ
(https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/supplementary-assessment) for information on
supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment may not be available for all courses, or for some of the assessment items for a course. The highest grade you can
receive following supplementary assessment is a 4 or P. Details of availability of supplementary assessment for this course are set out below.
Supplementary Assessment is available for this Course.
Refer to my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/supplementary-assessment) for how
to apply for supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam. Students who are eligible and approved for a supplementary
assessment and the form of assessment is an examination, are expected to be available to sit the supplementary exam during the University’s
Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Once approved, supplementary assessment cannot be rescinded by the student.
Other Supplementary Assessment Information
If you are awarded supplementary assessment (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-andassessment/supplementary-assessment) then the type of supplementary assessment offered to you is determined by the Course Coordinator.
As a guide these are the common forms of supplementary assessment offered:
If you have gained a grade of 3 due to poor performance in an end-of-semester exam, you may be asked to sit a supplementary
examination.
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If you have gained a grade of 3 due to poor performance across multiple examinations (e.g. mid-semester and end of semester exams) you
may be asked to sit a supplementary examination covering both examinations.
If you have gained a grade of 3 due to poor performance in a single assessment item, other than an end-of-semester exam, you may be
asked to complete a revised version of that assessment item (e.g. if you got a poor mark for an online quiz you may be asked to complete an
alternate version of that quiz).
If you have gained a grade of 3 due to poor performance in a single heavily-weighted assessment item, other than an end of semester exam,
such as a literature review or research report, you may be asked to resubmit that report incorporating feedback from your markers.
If you have gained a grade of 3 due to overall poor performance you may be asked to complete an oral examination.
If you have gained a grade of 3 because you failed to submit a compulsory piece of assessment (e.g. a lab report) you may be asked to
submit the piece of assessment or an alternative piece of assessment.
In order to receive a grade of 3S4 (pass) you must: Obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Other
TurnItIn Assignments
Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course
Blackboard site. If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held
liable for this action.
Re-mark Applications - Refer to the University's Re-mark Policy (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.10-assessment-re-mark) to check your
eligibility.
Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred Mid-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/) website
Apply for a deferred examination (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferringexam)
Information on supplementary assessment (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-andassessment/supplementary-assessment)
Results
Feedback for all progressive assessment will be provided within 3 weeks of the submission of the assessment, via Blackboard. Results from the
Policy Critique Project and the Reflective Diary will be provided following the release of results for Semester 2.
5.5 Assessment Detail
COVID-19 IMPACTS: UQ will make every effort to teach and assess as outlined in this course profile. However, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19,
including changes to Government health restrictions that may be implemented during the Semester, could result in changes to this course, including
assessment. We continue to strive to ensure the learning activities for this course remain accessible to students as far as is practicable, so that the
learning objectives can be met. For further information and ongoing updates see https://about.uq.edu.au/coronavirus/students.
1st ePortfolio entry
Type: Journal
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date: 24 Aug 23 12:00
Weight: 13.3%
Task Description:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of
assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only
limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Criteria & Marking:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
2nd ePortfolio entry
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Type: Journal
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date: 21 Sep 23 12:00
Weight: 13.3%
Task Description:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of
assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only
limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Criteria & Marking:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
3rd ePortfolio entry
Type: Journal
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date: 26 Oct 23 12:00
Weight: 13.4%
Task Description:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of
assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only
limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Criteria & Marking:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
Critical analysis
Type: Report
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date: 31 Aug 23 12:00
Weight: 30%
Task Description:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of
assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only
limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Criteria & Marking:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
Presentation and synthesis
Type: Presentation and synthesis
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Due Date: 12 Oct 23 12:00
Weight: 30%
Task Description:
Information and rubric available on the Blackboard site
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of
assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only
limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Criteria & Marking:
Information and rubric available on the blackboard site
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6. Policies & Guidelines
This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit
my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/) and the Policy and Procedures Library (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/).
6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines
University Policies & Guidelines
An overview of the University's assessment-related procedures can be found on my.UQ. (https://my.uq.edu.au/services/exams-and-assessment
(https://my.uq.edu.au/services/exams-and-assessment))
Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour
expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their
work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.
Academic Integrity Modules - Support for Students
It may seem simple – don’t cheat and do reference your work. However, there are many issues involved in understanding what is meant by academic
integrity and how you could be misled into engaging in an action which may be academic misconduct. The Academic Integrity Modules (AIM)
(https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/academic-integrity-modules) will enable you to uphold academic integrity
throughout your studies at UQ and beyond. From Semester 1, 2021, completion of the modules in your first semester of enrolment will be compulsory
for all commencing students.
Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include
published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group.
These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.
Students are encouraged to read the UQ Student Integrity and Misconduct policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-andmisconduct (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct)) which makes a comprehensive statement about the
University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles
associated with preventing plagiarism.
Applications for Extensions
An application for an Extension of Assessment Due Date for medical grounds and/or other exceptional circumstances shall be submitted by lodging
the appropriate (online) form (https://portal.my.uq.edu.au/#/apps/myrequests/process/Extension%2520of%2520Assessment%2520Due%2520Date) with supporting documentation by the date specified in Section 5.3 of
the Electronic Course Profile. Students will be notified of the outcome of their request via the myRequests section of my.UQ (and an email sent to their
student account).
Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ
(https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension).
Request for Deferral of Exams
A request for deferral of an exam must be submitted by lodging the appropriate (online) form with supporting documentation via mySI-net > my
Requests no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the original exam. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the
information on deferring an exam available on my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-andassessment/deferring-exam).
Feedback on Assessment
There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the my.UQ web site.
(https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/academic-progress-and-final-results/querying-result
(https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/academic-progress-and-final-results/querying-result))
As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of
the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.
Supplementary assessment
A supplementary assessment is designed to give you a second chance at achieving a passing grade for a course, should you receive a final course
grade of 3 (or N subject to the Supplementary Assessment Procedures (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.09-supplementary-assessment)). It
isn't a repeat of an exam, or a specific assignment – it's designed to test the learning outcomes for the entire course, or specific learning outcomes
tailored to you.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (e.g. oral, written, examination etc.), and the highest grade you can receive is a 4 (or P). Supplementary
assessment isn't available for every course and is only granted in accordance with the Supplementary Assessment Procedures
(https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.09-supplementary-assessment).
Please check the course profile to see if your course is fully or partially exempt from supplementary assessment. If you have any questions about
supplementary assessment, or if you're unsure whether you qualify, please contact staff in your school office or faculty office.
Course grade cut-offs
Any change to grade cut-offs will be in accordance with PPL 3.10.02 Assessment – Procedures (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.02assessment#Procedures).
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6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines
University Policies and Guidelines
Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical
placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University’s Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience
Policy (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.04-work-integrated-learning-and-work-experience (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.04-workintegrated-learning-and-work-experience)) for detailed information.
Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves
them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card"
(http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/1.60.07-working-children (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/1.60.07-working-children)) to find out how to apply for a
‘blue card’.
Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to
seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Advisor at Student Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a
Disability (Disability Action Plan) (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.50.08-alternative-academic-arrangements-students-disability
(https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.50.08-alternative-academic-arrangements-students-disability)) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for
Examinations for Students with a Disability (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.50.09-arrangements-reasonable-adjustments-examinationsstudents-disability#Procedures (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.50.09-arrangements-reasonable-adjustments-examinations-studentsdisability#Procedures)).
While it is the responsibility of the relevant faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of any adjustment to
an academic program, the University Health Service can arrange appropriate advice and assistance on personal and public health issues.
Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory
(https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/2.30.14-occupational-health-and-safety-laboratory (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/2.30.14-occupationalhealth-and-safety-laboratory)).
Fitness to Practise
Students enrolled in programs and courses that include a practical placement component (also known as work integrated learning, clinical
immersion, clinical placement, clinical practice, externship, fieldwork, industry experience, industry study, internship, practicum, teaching practice,
work placement) should refer to the University policy Fitness to Practise (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.30.14-fitness-practise
(https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.30.14-fitness-practise)) for detailed information on issues of competence and on management of concerns
relating to patient and public safety.
Other Course Guidelines
You must use your UQ student email address for all correspondence. This is to verify the identity of the student given that we often deal with sensitive
information.
Learning Summary
Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning
activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
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Understand the major global challenges affecting current and future practices in
agriculture, food and rural development
Appreciate the practice and future directions of your own specialisations and
disciplines in a rapidly changing global context
Communicate with others about the nature and relevance of global challenges
Apply a keen ethical and social understanding in the practice of your agriculture, food
and rural development specialisations
Apply skills to effectively practise your specialisation in interdisciplinary teams
Identify personal opportunities for leadership in your future professional, industry or
community contexts
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Assessment & Learning Activities
Learning Objectives
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Learning Activities
Course introduction (Other)
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Introduction to the key course issues (Other)
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Key paradigms (Other)
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Critical thinking (Other)
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Population in the agriculture/development context (Other)
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Climate change 1 introduction (Other)
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Climate Change 2 (Other)
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Food Security 1 - introduction (Other)
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Water 1 - introduction (Other)
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Water 2 (Other)
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Maintaining biodiversity (Other)
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Other challenges and course conclusion (Lecture)
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1st ePortfolio entry (Journal)
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Critical analysis (Report)
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Presentation and synthesis (Presentation and synthesis)
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Mid-semester break (Other)
Assessment Tasks
Graduate Attributes
Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Postgrad Coursework) graduate
attributes:
Learning Objectives
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A . IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
A2 . A broad understanding of the field of study, including how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A3 . A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of study.
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A5 . An international perspective on the field of study.
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A7 . An appreciation of the link between theory and practice.
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B . EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
B1 . The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both
written and spoken forms.
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B2 . The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
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B3 . The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
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B4 . The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
Learning Objectives
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B5 . The ability to practise as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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C . INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
C2 . The ability to work and learn independently and effectively.
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C3 . The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
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C5 . The ability to formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
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C6 . The abilities and skills that provide a foundation for future leadership roles.
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D . CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
D2 . The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.
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D4 . The ability to process material and to critically analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources.
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D5 . The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an
evidence-based approach.
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E . ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
E1 . An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
E3 . An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
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E4 . A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
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E5 . A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
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E7 . The ability to work effectively and sensitively across all areas of society.
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E8 . An understanding of and respect for the roles and expertise of associated disciplines.
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