ACE2006 : Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Francisco Areal
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module provides students with the basic analytical tools to evaluate the effect of agricultural, trade and environmental policies on welfare. 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.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module is divided into 4 main sections:
1) Principles of agricultural economics;
2) Agricultural Policy;
3) The economics of farmland value and
4) Current and future agricultural policy issues
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Completion of in class MCQs |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Student revision for in class test |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Preparation and completion of assignment |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Lecture follow up |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 42:00 | 42:00 | research and reading beyond the taught material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students will have full access to all reading materials in advance of classes. Class discussion, Q/A sessions etc. encouraged during class. Lecture material is comprehensive and extensive, and requires substantial student study outside the classroom. Understanding of concepts and main ideas taught in this module will be tested during an in-class MCQs (45 min).The assignment is set specifically to test learning objectives, and to encourage students to practice their skills and extend 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 | 70 | Assignment |
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 30 | in class MCQs |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students understanding of main concepts and ideas will be assessed using MCQs. Analytical skills will be assessed using an assignment. This will enable to evaluate students' understanding and competence in applying relevant techniques used in agricultural economics and policy analysis.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACE2006's Timetable