Biodiversity, Sustainability in the Agro-Food System - 4eu+ Microcredentials
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge related to the sustainability, innovation, and communication behind the functioning of the agro-food systems.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to describe the main challenges related to the agro-food system.
The student will also be familiar with the application of the main strategies to optimize the sustainability and innovation of the agro-food system.
The student will also be familiar with the application of the main strategies to optimize the sustainability and innovation of the agro-food system.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Module 1
1-Biodiversity, Sustainability & Resource-saving
Module 2
2-Innovative solutions and mitigation strategies
Module 3
3-Economy and society
1-Biodiversity, Sustainability & Resource-saving
Module 2
2-Innovative solutions and mitigation strategies
Module 3
3-Economy and society
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
The course will consist of:
- an online teaching component (second semester)
- practical activities based on the exchange visit (1 week)
- an online teaching component (second semester)
- practical activities based on the exchange visit (1 week)
Teaching Resources
All course material will be stored on line in myAriel repository
Practical activities and technical visits on site ( Charles University, Prague/university of Milan)
Practical activities and technical visits on site ( Charles University, Prague/university of Milan)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will be invited to discuss specific topics relevant to the course. This will be done through an oral presentation followed by a discussion with the faculty evaluation committee.
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 3
BIO/01 - GENERAL BOTANY - University credits: 1
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY - University credits: 2
BIO/01 - GENERAL BOTANY - University credits: 1
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY - University credits: 2
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Only by appointment (by e-mail)
Building 21040, first floor