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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With the WageningenX online platform for education, the certificate programme Sustainable Food Security The Value of systems thinking will teach tips on solving the Rubik's cube of system thinking and how it could be applied to improve environmental sustainability in food production systems. The systems theory will help us understand and work with the complexity of food production.

The University of Wageningen collaborates with the edX platform with the motto to explore nature's potential and improve the quality of life. The programme is focused on making contributions to the area of the living environment as well as healthy food. The study helps the candidate apply the principles of system theory for food production taking environmental sustainability into account. The student will benefit with knowledge of decision-making in food production and sorting its complex issues.

The course runs for a duration of 6 weeks and student effort is required at 8 to 10 hours a week. The programme is introductory and planned as part of “X-Series - Food Security and Sustainability”. The course is offered in a self-paced mode with a time limit for those who are opting for it in the audit mode. On the other hand, the candidates can enjoy unlimited access if they have selected the verified track.

The Highlights

6 weeks of coursework
100% e-learning course
8 to 10 hours of student effort.
English language of instruction
5 University of Wageningen course instructors
Coursework Audit option
University of Wageningen and edX verified certificate.
Self-paced progress of programme

Programme Offerings

Graded Assignments
Video transcripts
Discussion Forums
Case Studies
references
Links
peer reviews
Graded essays.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16524	yes	Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

The full fee that must be paid for Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking course is Rs. 16,451 .

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking

Fee Details	Amount in Rs.
Total fee	Rs.16,451

Note: Without any payment, the student can audit Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking course without receiving any certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

After enrolling for the verified programme through payment, the candidate will have a series of assignments for each module and a final exam having its own share of the final grade and the candidate has to obtain a minimum score of 60% to be awarded the verified certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Environmental Science

This course on Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking will help the participant in the following ways:

The candidates will be able to understand the diversity and complexity of food production systems.
The candidates will learn to employ the principles in system analysis with consideration of environmental issues for production.
The candidate will understand the evaluation methods at different levels and contexts for production.
The food production will be able to differentiate the production system types with respect to environmental sustainability.
The candidate will be able to make a contribution to discussions involving both food production and environmental sustainability with relevant concerns.
The candidate will be introduced to environmental sustainability and identify issues affecting them primarily.
The candidates will use the concept of systems thinking and realise how their aspects affect each other.
The candidate will understand the need for livestock and crop productivity for the purpose of environmental sustainability.
The candidates will learn to measure environmental indicators impacting food production at different levels.
The candidate will be able to perform life cycle assessment and learn the art of decision making.
The candidate will be able to seek helpful tools to identify their own strong and weak points analysing the production food production system.

Who it is for

This course on Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking will be of advantage to the following.

Industrial engineers who wish to learn about systems theory in food production systems.
Agriculture graduates who aspire to implement theories of system engineering in crop productivity.

Admission Details

In order to gain admissions into the program, it is a smooth process to follow and the applicant has to take the steps necessary to enrol in Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking program.

The Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking admission process is:

Step 1: The applicant must open an account on the page offered here in order to start the registration process: https://courses.edx.org/register.

Step 2: If the account has been registered, the applicant will apply for the course using the 'Enroll' option.

Step 3: If the choice for the graded coursework is chosen, the applicant must opt for the “Verified” course path.

Step 4: The user must pay the programme fee for the amount specified: https://payment.edx.org/.

Step 5: Using payment options, such as Paypal or others, the applicant can use the 'Place Order' button and enrol for the programme.

The Syllabus

Verified content: assignments for grading
Preview
What do you think so far?
Summary
Describing a system
Discussion forum
Systems analysis
Assignments to practice

Sustainability
Verified content: assignments for grading
Summary
Preview
Food production systems
Assignments to practice
Discussion forum
Environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability indicators
Preview
Case study: european context
N, p and, c cycle
Case study: Asian context
Assignments to practice
Summary
Discussion forum
Case study: African context
Verified content: assignments for grading

What is productivity?
Preview
Assignments to practice
Livestock productivity indicators
Crop productivity indicators
Verified content: assignments for grading
Summary
Integrating livestock and crop productivity
References & links
Discussion forum

Feed-food competition
Selecting the right tool
Preview
Phosphate case study
Help us improve
Assignments to practice
Verified content: assignments for grading
Summary
Verified content: essay and peer review for grading

Preview
Principles of trade-off analysis
Summary
Perspectives on sustainability
Principles of LCA
Verified content: assignments for grading
Assignments to practice
Principles of MCA
References & links
Discussion forum

Instructors

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the main agenda of Sustainable Food Security: The value of systems thinking programme?

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme will help the candidate solve the Rubik's Cube or puzzle of balancing environmental substance sustainability with food production systems.

2: How long will Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme take to complete?

For the coursework, it is planned for a duration of 6 weeks with 6 modules assessments and final exams.

3: What are the unique programme offerings available in Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking course?

Several programme offerings apart from assessments and final exam are available are

Peer reviews
Essays
Case studies
Discussion forums

4: What is the percentage requirement for obtaining the certificate?

The assessments in Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking program will carry a weightage of 80 % and final exam contributing to 20% and overall, the candidate has to secure 60% to complete Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking course work.

5: What is the level of difficulty faced by the candidate in the course work?

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme is built as an introductory course which requires no prerequisites and specific eligibility in terms of work experience for enrollment.

6: What is the advantage of the coursework being a self paced course?

The main advantage of Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking coursework is that it can be done at the comfort of the student's time availability and not being constantly instructor-led as per a schedule

7: Is this programme associated with any other programmes?

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme is designated as a part of the “X-Series” programme known as “Food Security and Sustainability”.

8: Is Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking certificate verified and shareable?

Yes, Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking certificate is officially signed and shareable across online recruitment portals for better job prospects.

9: What will the case studies in Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme mainly focus on?

The case studies in Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking programme will focus on two main issues which are crop productivity and livestock.