Free Online Course By EIT Food: Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

EIT Food is offering a free online course on improving food production with agricultural technology and plant biotechnology.

Course background:

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 intended for:

• 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.

Course duration:

3 hours per week for 3 weeks.

Course topics:

• Plant Biotechnology:

1. Introduction.
2. What is plant biotechnology?
3. Alternatives to plant biotechnology.
4. What future solutions could plant biotechnology offer us?
5. Week 1 summary.

• Agricultural Technology:

1. Introduction.
2. What is agricultural technology?
3. Agricultural technology today.
4. What future solutions could agricultural technology offer us?
5. Week 2 summary.

• Applied Food Science:

1. Introduction.
2. Harvesting.
3. What is food science?
4. What future solutions could food science offer us?
5. Week 3 summary.
6. Wrapping up.

Course objectives:

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

1. Identify the challenges involved in growing, harvesting and processing plant-based food.
2. Explore the role of scientific research in addressing challenges in food security.
3. Debate the opportunities and limitations of new technologies.
4. Reflect on consumer trust in the science and technology involved in bringing food from the field to the supermarket.

Course costs:

EIT is offering everyone who joins this course an opportunity to upgrade this course for $44. This means you get:

• Unlimited access to this course.
• A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible.
• Download and print your Certificate of Achievement anytime.

About EIT Food:

EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, with the aim to create a sustainable and future-proof food sector, funded by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

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