Program Overview

Introduction to Global Food Security Unit

The Global Food Security unit (KLA103) is an interdisciplinary course that explores the complex challenges of ensuring adequate and sustainable food production and equitable access to food for a diverse human population in the 21st century.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Global Food Security
• Unit code: KLA103
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• Discipline: Health Sciences, Agriculture and Food Systems, Sociology and Criminology
• Coordinator: Doctor Kamal Singh
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Availability

• Location: Online
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: Online

Key Dates

• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Describe global food security problems and potential solutions from environmental, economic, political, cultural, and ethical perspectives.
• Identify global food security issues by drawing on diverse and credible sources of information.
• Reflect on personal perspectives and develop understanding of global food security by engaging constructively with diverse viewpoints.
• Advocate local, national, and or global responses to food security challenges.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $592.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $592.00
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Teaching

• Assessment:
  • Task 1: Engagement Part (b) Reflection (20%)
  • Task 2: Action Plan Part (a) Describing a Problem (20%)
  • Task 1: Engagement Part (a) Module Discussion Boards (25%)
  • Task 2: Action Plan Part (b) Advocating a Response (35%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable and full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.