RSO-12306 Biosystems Engineering and Society
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
One day excursion | 20 |
Lectures | 24 |
Problem-based learning | 5 |
Tutorial | 18 |
Self-study |
Course coordinator(s) | ir. J Schakel |
Lecturer(s) | ir. J Schakel |
dr. ir. GJH Bieleman | |
Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. JSC Wiskerke |
Language of instruction:
Dutch and/or English
Contents:
The course focuses on the interaction between (agro) technology and society. Emphasis is put on the historical dimension: how agriculture and technology have interacted in different epochs and what can be learnt from this in the framework of the current (agro-) technology debate. The course also addresses phenonema such as technique, technology, science, ethics and society. The interactions between these phenonema is analysed through concrete examples from a sociological perspective
Learning outcomes:
After having followed this course, students are expected to:
- have understanding of the relation and interaction between developments in agro technology and bio resource engineering and society in the course of history;
- have knowledge of the processes of change of agricultural production systems in the Netherlands;
- understand the role of technological change in the agrarian development in the Netherlands;
- have insight in different concepts of science and technology;
- be able to position oneself vis-á-vis different ideas of science and technology;
- be able to analyse normative aspects of science and technology by means of ethical tools.
Activities:
Lectures and working sessions, case study, excursions, self-study, writing and presenting a group paper.
Examination:
Written examination and assignments.
Literature:
Reader, book and course outline.
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BAT | Biosystems Engineering | BSc | 4WD |