NES2102 : Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Carmen Hubbard
- Lecturer: Professor Guy Garrod
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides students with the basic analytical tools to evaluate the impact of agricultural, environmental and trade policy changes on agricultural markets, with a focus on the sector and farm level. The module explains and uses the principles of agricultural economics to help gaining an understanding of issues and events in the agricultural sector and international trade, and their implications on agricultural markets.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module is divided into two main sections:
1) Principles of Agricultural Economics
2) Agricultural and Agri-environmental Policies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 4:00 | 8:00 | Preparation for workshops and associated formative assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Take home coursework report (100%) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Module lecturer will give students relevant reading to prepare for lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Workshops will provide an opportunity for students to practice their analytical skills and undertake formative assessment exercises. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Drop-in surgeries for students to ask questions and seek guidance on the assessed exercise. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 39:00 | 39:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students will have full access to all reading materials. Class discussion, Q/A sessions, debates will be encouraged during class. Lecture material is comprehensive, extensive and requires substantial student study outside the classroom.
The assignment is set specifically to test learning objectives, and to encourage students to practice their critical analytical skills and extend and apply their knowledge and understanding to be able to achieve these outcomes.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | Written exercise - combination of two/three practical exercises (each exercise gets its own marks which in total account 30%-40% of the final mark) and one essay question (60-70% of the final mark ). essay question should be restricted to a max 1000 word |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Workshops where students develop and practise their analytical skills under guidance. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative assignment will consist of a report in which the students will be tested in a range of skills including knowledge and understanding of the concepts and ideas covered during the module as well as critical analytical skills and report writing skills. The essay question should be restricted to a maximum of 1,000 words (except references list)
The formative assessment provides an opportunity for students to practice their analytical problem solving skills in a guided workshop environment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES2102's Timetable