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EIT Food

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

EIT Food and University of Cambridge via FutureLearn

Overview

Learn how to address challenges in growing, harvesting, and processing food

Are you inspired to join the next generation of scientists and tackle challenges in food security? On this course, you will get access to innovative research solutions that address some of the biggest issues in food, agriculture, and plant biotechnology.

You will become more familiar with the journey plants take, from crops in the field to food on your plate. You will explore the importance of scientific research in food security and discover the new technologies that are transforming agriculture.

This course is designed for 16-19 year olds studying biology related STEM subjects at A level or undergraduate level. It will also appeal to adults interested in the technology behind food production.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this topic, you might also find of interest the following EIT Food courses on sustainable food production and farming systems:

  • Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
  • Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
  • Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
  • How Food is Made: Understanding Food Processing Technologies

Syllabus

  • Plant Biotechnology
    • Introduction
    • What is plant biotechnology?
    • Alternatives to plant biotechnology
    • What future solutions could plant biotechnology offer us?
    • Week 1 summary
  • Agricultural Technology
    • Introduction
    • What is agricultural technology?
    • Agricultural technology today
    • What future solutions could agricultural technology offer us?
    • Week 2 summary
  • Applied Food Science
    • Introduction
    • Harvesting
    • What is food science?
    • What future solutions could food science offer us?
    • Week 3 summary
    • Wrapping up

Taught by

Vivien Bodereau

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4.8 rating at FutureLearn based on 88 ratings

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  • Anonymous
    Lo más interesante, es cómo la biotecnologia puede contribuir a una revolución verde novedosa más rápida y efectiva que la de los años 60 y existen soluciones para los problemas de sobrepoblación y cambio climatico. Soy agrónomo, tenía una idea de…
  • Anonymous
    The strides that are being made in food production are something that the general population seems unaware of. The people involved are improving yields as well finding ways to use agricultural products past their shelf-life this course will amaze you Stephen Flowers

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