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AP3EP1 - Regulation of the Food Industry

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AP3EP1-Regulation of the Food Industry

Module Provider: Agr and Food Econ
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Giuseppe Nocella
Email: g.nocella@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Learn about the regulation of the food industry in the UK, including the rationale for government intervention, how intervention takes place, and the impacts of policy. Critically appraise current and proposed interventions in food markets. Learn through lectures, suggested readings, and class discussions.


Aims:
This module aims to foster an understanding of the regulation of the food industry in the UK, including the rationale for government intervention, the means by which intervention takes place, and the impact of policy.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Following the course, students should be able to critically appraise current and proposed interventions in food markets.

Additional outcomes:
The module aims to further develop the analytical skills of students.

Outline content:

ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍøs and topics will be placed on Blackboard during the course of the term. The topics to be covered will include:




  • Rationale for government intervention in food markets

  • Policy/regulatory mechanisms in the UK/EU

  • Objectives, mechanisms and evaluation of selected contemporary food policy issues such as:

    • Food safety

    • Food qualityÌý

    • Obesity, diet and health

    • Farm animal welfare

    • Sustainability and food Ìý

    • Food security




Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Contact hours:
Ìý Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 20
Guided independent study: 80
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Total hours by term 100
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Total hours for module 100

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Written assignment including essay 30
Class test administered by School 70

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A


Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

An essay prepared in a group on a chosen topic regarding food safety, food quality, obesity, diet and health, and sustainability of food (30% of the module mark).



An in class exam administered by School at the end of the course where