Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20, 30
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Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20

Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 30

Suggested Modules for Middle Level Practical and Applied Arts Survey Courses

Module 1: Stewardship and Sustainability (Core)
Module Code
ASFS1
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-3
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the relationship between stewardship and sustainability.
Module 2: Food and Food Security (Core)
Module Code
ASFS2
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 1
Investigate the importance of food and food security.
Module 3: Local and Global Food Security (Core)
Module Code
ASFS3
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Explore solutions to local and global food insecurity.
Module 4: Food Sovereignty (Core)
Module Code
ASFS4
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Explore the importance of food sovereignty.
Module 5: Indigenous Food Sovereignty (Core)
Module Code
ASFS5
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 4
Examine the impact of colonization and government policies and practices on Indigenous food sovereignty.
Module 6: Food Systems (Core)
Module Code
ASFS6
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 3
Investigate sustainable food systems.
Module 7: Food Literacy (Core)
Module Code
ASFS7
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
4-6
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 6
Examine the importance of food literacy.
Module 8: Food Loss and Food Waste (Core)
Module Code
ASFS8
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 7
Assess the environmental, economic and social impacts of food loss and food waste.
Module 9: Media and Marketing (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS9
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
None
Examine the influence of media and marketing on consumer food choices.
Module 10: Sustainable Agriculture in Saskatchewan (Core)
Module Code
ASFS10
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 3
Assess the sustainability of agricultural practices in Saskatchewan.
Module 11: Technology and Innovation (Core)
Module Code
ASFS11
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10
Assess the impact of technology and innovation on agricultural production in Saskatchewan.
Module 12: Digital Agriculture (Core)
Module Code
ASFS12
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 11
Investigate the importance of digital agriculture to sustainable food systems.
Module 13: Local Food Origins (Core)
Module Code
ASFS13
Level
Introductory
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 5
Examine the origins of food produced in Saskatchewan.
Module 14: Soil and Water Stewardship (Core)
Module Code
ASFS14
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10
Module 15: Animal Health and Well-being (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS15
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10
Assess the importance of animal health and well-being to sustainable food systems.
Module 16: Introduction to Horticulture (Core)
Module Code
ASFS16
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 3
Examine the role of horticulture in supporting food security.
Module 17: Gardening Practices (Core)
Module Code
ASFS17
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
5-7
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 16
Examine gardening practices that support food security.
Module 18A: Community and School Gardens A (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS18A
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 17
Develop a plan for starting a school or community garden.
Module 18B: Community and School Gardens B (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS18B
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
20-25
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 18A
Implement a plan for a school or community garden.
Module 19: Indoor Gardening (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS19
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
15-20
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 17
Grow an indoor garden.
Module 20: Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (Core)
Module Code
ASFS20
Level
Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
8-10
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 2
Investigate models predicting the impact of climate change on food security and agricultural production.
Module 21: Careers in the Agriculture and Food Sector (Core)
Module Code
ASFS21
Level
Intermediate
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 7
Assess personal suitability and interest in agriculture and food sector careers.
Module 80A: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS80A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 80B: Work Study Preparation (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS80B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
3-5
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 10
Prepare for the work placement.
Module 81A: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS81A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80A
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 81B: Work Study Placement (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS81B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
25-50
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 80B
Participate in a work placement experience.
Module 82A: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS82A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81A
Relate personal work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 82B: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS82B
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
2-4
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 81B
Relate personal work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Module 99A: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS99A
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)
Module 99B: Extended Study (Optional)
Module Code
ASFS99B
Level
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Suggested Time (hrs)
10-25
Prerequisite Module(s)