Teaching code

4S009805

Teacher

Leonardo Fabio Pastorino

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

IUS/03 - AGRI-FOOD LAW

Period

2° periodo lezioni (2A) dal Feb 14, 2022 al Mar 26, 2022.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars

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Learning outcomes

The course is included in the Law, New Technologies and Sustainability learning area. In particular, it is proposed to complete the advanced knowledge of the complex dimensions of sustainability such as ecosystem integrity, economic efficiency and social equity, with an adequate study of the relationship between circular economy and environmental sustainability and of the law of sustainability with particular attention to perspective. agri-food and the instances of conservation of natural resources as strategic resources and protection of biological diversity.
The module aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the broad relationships between agricultural activity and agricultural law, on the one hand, and the sustainability of the planet and environmental law, on the other hand, taking into account the concept of agri-food chain and European strategies "Farm to fork "and biodiversity.

Program

Distance lessons (1 CFU, 6 hours) are dedicated to the following topics:
• Models of sustainable agriculture.
• Organic and sustainable production. Practical aspects.
• DOC and IGP: practical aspects.
• Precautionary approach and GMOs (jurisprudence).
The face-to-face lessons (5 CFU, 30 hours) are dedicated to the following topics:
• Purpose of agricultural law and characterization of the activity.
• Food security, challenges, concept. Relationship with the Sustainability.
• The main world debates currently underway regarding agricultural activity, climate change and food security.
• Plant Protection Products.
• 2030 Agenda; European green deal and international negotiations.
• Organic agriculture.
• Other models of sustainable agriculture (integrated agriculture, agroecology, precision agriculture, etc.).
• Geographical indications and designations of origin and their link with the environment.
• Debate around GMOs and the environment and the precautionary principle.
• Protection of biodiversity and possibility of patenting.

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Examination Methods

The course includes the combination of lectures for 30 hours (supported by the use of ppt presentations) with group exercises organized according to the Problem Based Solving (PBS) method. At the end of the course, the presentation of the in-depth papers and the final discussion are organized.
For attending students, the exam will be based on two different elements:
- Oral test on the topics addressed during the course.
- Paper and presentation of the group work (max 3000 words)
For students who do not attend the lectures, the exam will be done through a single oral test.
Evaluation criteria and grade composition:
For students who will follow the lectures and carry out the planned tests, the final mark will be distributed as follows:
Oral test on the topics addressed during the course (50%)
Paper and presentation of group work (max 3000 words) (50%)
For students who will not be attending the lectures, the final mark refers to the single oral test.
The assessment will be made using the following criteria
- the depth and breadth of knowledge gained;
- the property of language
- analytical and argumentative capacity;
- capacity for critical reflection.
The final mark is expressed in 30ths.
The exam will be held in Italian.