Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Gatton
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
This course covers global food production, poverty and population; development pathways of low-income countries; farming systems and the agricultural development of households; frameworks and tools for agricultural development.
This course takes an economic approach to the study of agricultural development fromﾠglobal down to household levels. The course comprises four parts: problems and progress in agricultural development at a global level;ﾠdevelopment pathways ofﾠparticular developing countries; the processes ofﾠagricultural development at household level; and the applicationﾠof mainstream analyticalﾠmethods to understand andﾠimprove agricultural development outcomes. The course integrates agricultural development theory, analytical toolsﾠand caseﾠstudies in a participatory way.ﾠ ﾠ ﾠﾠﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
The course takes a socio-economic approach to the analysis of agricultural development. Previous study in economics, social science or development would be useful, but is not essential.ﾠﾠ
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- Another instance of the same course
This course is also taught externally.
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Class time will be used flexibly for lectures, workshops,ﾠand discussions.
Aims and outcomes
The course provides an economic perspective of agricultural development in low-income countries and aims to build the capacity of students to understand and address agricultural development problems.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand agricultural development processes at a global level, and the relationships between food production, poverty and population.
LO2.
Understand and apply key frameworks to analyse and address specific agricultural development issues.
LO3.
Appreciate farming systems in developing countries, and theories of agricultural development at a household level.
LO4.
Apply theories and be conversant with pathways of agricultural development in developing countries
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Mini essays | 20% |
20/08/2024 11:00 am 10/09/2024 11:00 am |
| Presentation | Analysis of an Agricultural Development Issue (Presentation) | 10% |
22/08/2024 - 17/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Analysis of an Agricultural Development Issue (Report) | 30% |
22/10/2024 11:00 am |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Mini essays
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
20/08/2024 11:00 am
10/09/2024 11:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
Two short (500 word) mini essays will be prepared on a topic shared in the lectures. The essays will require you to critically reflect on an agricultural development issue.
Further details about this assessment will be available in the course blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
This item is to be submitted online through blackboard via the submission link by the due date and time. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Analysis of an Agricultural Development Issue (Presentation)
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
22/08/2024 - 17/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
This assessment requires you to present a seminar using the sustainable livelihoods approach to analyse a case study of your choice. The powerpoint presentation will be concise, with exact timing determined by student numbers. Students will be assigned a date for their presentation.
Further details about this assessment will be available in the course blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
This assessment item is to be completed during class time. Internal students will present in person. External students will present via zoom. Presentation dates will be assigned in class in the first week of semester.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Students will be assigned a date for their presentation. Extensions will only be granted in extenuating circumstances.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Analysis of an Agricultural Development Issue (Report)
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
22/10/2024 11:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
This report requires you to apply value chain analysis to a development issue. Further details will be discussed in class. The report should be written in a format commonly used for concise journal articles (<4,000 words, including references).
Further details about this assessment will be available in the course blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your Assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions are possible in extenuating circumstances.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The exam will be short essay-type questions covering the entire course. Details will be given closer to the end of semester.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A passing mark in the final exam is required to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 0% - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 35% - 46% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 47% - 49% OR A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 50% or greater and less than a passing mark in the End of Semester exam. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 50% - 64%, AND a passing mark in the End of Semester exam. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 65% - 74%, AND a passing mark in the End of Semester exam. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 75% - 84%, AND a passing mark in the End of Semester exam. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all progressive assessment and end of semester assessment items of 85% - 100%, AND a passing mark in the End of Semester exam. |
Additional course grading information
Course Grading rules and Assessment Hurdles:
- Students must achieve a passing mark in the end of semester exam in order to pass the course
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on marks from a combination of progressive assessment and the final exam and the student does NOT score a passing grade in the final exam, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Results
Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved, every attempt will be made to have the results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability for progressive assessment will be announced via the course Blackboard site.ﾠ
TurnItIn Assignments
Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site. If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.
UQ Student Integrity and Misconduct policy - http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct
Re-mark Applications - refer to the University's Re-mark Policy to check your eligibility
Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
- You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
- Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
- Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ﾠ
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred Mid-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the my.UQ website
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
AGRC7520 Blackboard Site - Blackboard is the main method of communication.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
World population, food & development Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Sustainable Livelihoods Approach Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Farmers and farming systems Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Agricultural intensification Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Agricultural commercialisation Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Technological change Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Agrarian change Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis 1 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Development financing Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Climate change and environmental sustainability Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Indigenous agricultural development Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Australia's role in international agricultural development Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.