Planetary Health Diet - explored from a global multidimensional perspective, 3 Credits

Contents

What food and meals will we need for a sustainable society? The course involves an introduction to the field of planetary health diet (PHN) and relevant perspectives, eg., sustainability and climate change, world citizenship and food distribution including political, cultural, historical, health, and agricultural aspects. The students document and evaluate eating habits, and reflects about the situation in the participating countries.

Expected learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding

• The student can explain the concept 'planetary health diet', and is aware of its behavioral, ecological, cultural, and political perspectives in the latest international developments in this topic. 

Analytical ability and attitude

• The student can reflect and argue upon their own food habits in relation to the topic of planetary health diet and its different perspectives for their future professional profile

Required Knowledge

At least 60 credits in the field Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science or equivalent. Swedish and English for basic eligibility for higher education.

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work. Participation in seminars and group work is mandatory

Examination modes

Examination is based on group reports and presentations as well as individual self-reflection.

Re-examinations will be offered no later than two months after the ordinary examination, however, the re-examination will be offered no earlier than ten working days after the result of the ordinary examination has been announced and a copy of the student's exam is available for the student. For exams conducted during May and June, the first retest may be offered within three months of the regular examination.
In addition, at least one further re-examination must be offered within one year from the regular examination. In cases where exams or compulsory teaching elements cannot be repeated in accordance with current rules for re-examination and retraining, it may instead be replaced by another assignment. The scope and content of such a task must be proportionate to the missed mandatory element.
 
Deviations from the syllabus can be made for a student who has been granted educational support due to a disability. Individual adaptation of the examination form will be considered based on the student's needs. The form of examination is adapted within the framework of the syllabus's expected study outcomes. At the request of the student, the teacher responsible for the course, in consultation with the examiner, must promptly decide on an adapted examination form. The decision must then be notified to the student.
 
Students who fail at one examination have the opportunity to take part in renewed examination on at least five occasions. A student has the right to request a change of examiner after two failed tests on parts of the course. The Director of Studies is contacted in such cases. The examinations based on this syllabus can be guaranteed for two years after the student's first registration on the course. Students who have been graded pass on a test can not undergo a re-examination. In the event that the syllabus expires or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including ordinary examination opportunity) according to current syllabus for a maximum period of two years from the date the previous syllabus expired or the course ceased to be offered.
 
Transfer of credits
Transfer of credits regarding this course (in whole or in part) can be tested. See the university's regulations and transfer of credit system. The application is made at the university's' e-service for credit transfer https://www.umu.se/en/student/my-studies/transfer-of-credits/. Credit transfer is tested by the Student Center at Umeå University.