Introduction to the Sustainability of Food Production
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand sustainable food production, contributing to the educational objectives of the degree program in Science and Technology for Sustainable Food. Students will acquire this knowledge through lectures, during which, following an introductory part, specific case studies will be addressed with the valuable contribution of the business sector. This approach will enable students to gain an initial understanding of the entire food system from a sustainability perspective, covering topics and themes (from raw materials to waste, including food production, processing, preservation, and distribution) that will be explored in greater depth later in the degree program.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have acquired preliminary knowledge and a basic understanding of the food system and the sustainability of food production. Students will be expected to provide specific examples of food products, describing them using a holistic approach, which considers knowledge and information from various sectors within the field of Food Science and Technology. This knowledge will form the foundational basis for evaluating, making, or guiding decisions regarding the production, processing, preservation, and recovery of food products.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
First semester
Course syllabus
The teaching program includes the presentation and discussion of the following topics:
- Introduction to the food system
- Sustainability of food production
- Study of specific cases of food products: from production to recovery of waste passing through processing and preservation.
- Introduction to the food system
- Sustainability of food production
- Study of specific cases of food products: from production to recovery of waste passing through processing and preservation.
Prerequisites for admission
Being a first year, first semester exam, there are no specific prerequisites different from those required for access to the degree course.
Teaching methods
Lectures through which to develop the basic concepts concerning the food system and the sustainability of food production. Consistent with the holistic approach proposed, the lectures will involve experts from various sectors of the Food Science and Technology area.
Information on the organization of the classes will be always made available in My Ariel: students are thus encouraged to have a look regularly.
Information on the organization of the classes will be always made available in My Ariel: students are thus encouraged to have a look regularly.
Teaching Resources
Slides of the lessons and scientific articles proposed by the teacher.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment of the acquisition of preliminary knowledge and the basic understanding of the food system and the sustainability of food production will take place through a written exam (a test with both multiple-choice questions and open questions) which will focus on the topics discussed during the lessons. The duration of the exam will be one hour. The final evaluation will be made in consideration of the number of the correct answers (at least 75% of the total). The final judgment will be expressed as 'approved/not approved'.
Specific procedures for students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities (DSA) will be applied also for telematic exams. Here the complete information:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities
In case you need specific procedures, please inform the teacher by mail at least 15 days before the exam, including in the addresses [email protected] or [email protected].
Specific procedures for students with disabilities or specific learning disabilities (DSA) will be applied also for telematic exams. Here the complete information:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities
In case you need specific procedures, please inform the teacher by mail at least 15 days before the exam, including in the addresses [email protected] or [email protected].
AGR/15 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Farris Stefano
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office (Building 21040 - entrance below the metallic staircase to Aula 4 - ground floor)