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Sustainable Agriculture
永續農業 [中文版]
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CEF Reimbursable Course (CEF Course Code: 44Z114591)
Course Title: Sustainable Agriculture |
Course Code: CSCM03-202202 |
Mode of Study: Part-Time |
Contact Hours and Study Period: 1-2 sessions per week, a total of 36 contact hours in three months’ time |
Teaching Medium: English, supplemented with Cantonese |
Commencement Date: Feb 5, 2022 (Saturday) |
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Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2022 (Thursday) |
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Enquiry: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Tel: 3917-4767 Email: ruralsd@hku.hk |
Class Venue: |
Tutor: Mr YIP Tsz Lam |
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Course Description:
This course focuses on introducing the basic concept and understanding of sustainable agriculture which includes a range of knowledge and practices for pursuing economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible agriculture. Applications of these practices will be illustrated through local case studies and farm visits. Students will further build up their basic skills through a farming practicum.
Assessment and Recognition:
Students, who have attained an attendance rate of not less than 70% and have the course assessment passed, will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Policy for Sustainability Lab. This course is one of the four modules of the "Certificate in Sustainable Communities" programme (QF Level: 3; QR Registration No.: 18/000784/L3; QR Registration Validity Period: From 11 Sep 2018 - on-going). Students who have obtained a Certificate of Achievement in all four modules are eligible for the "Certificate in Sustainable Communities" awarded by the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education.
Entry Requirements:
(a) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language; or
(b) have passed five subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese Language and English Language; or
(c) hold equivalent academic qualifications, taking into consideration individual merit
Course Contents and Timetable (Updated on March 1, 2022):
Date | Contents |
Feb 5, 2022 (Saturday) 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm |
AM Lecture: Basic knowledge of sustainable agriculture PM Lecture: Management of sustainable agriculture |
Feb 12, 2022 (Saturday) 9:30am-12:30pm |
AM Lecture: Mode of agriculture practice and marketing |
Feb 13, 2022 (Sunday) 9:30am-4:30pm |
AM Lecture: Agriculture and the environment |
Feb 26, 2022 (Saturday) 9:30am-4:30pm |
Lecture: Development and policy of agriculture in Hong Kong - Interrelationship between farmers, rural villagers, and agriculture practices |
Apr 24, 2022 (Sunday) 9:30am-4:30pm |
Field Trip & Field Practice - Farm Tour at Lai Chi Wo: Assessment of farmland and water resource |
May 1, 2022 (Sunday) 9:30am-12:30pm |
Field Trip: - Tsuen Wan CIty Farm |
May 14, 2022 (Saturday) 9:30am-4:30pm |
Full Day Farm Visit - Au Law Organic Farm |
May 28, 2022 (Sunday) 9:30am-4:30pm |
Contingency |
Jun 5, 2022 (Sunday) 9:30am-5:00pm |
Field Trip & Group Examination - Cases of Village Rehabilitation: Visit of Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong - Field exercises & group examination |
Jun 9, 2022 (Thursday) 7:00pm-8:00pm |
Examination |
Please note:
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (Certificate in Sustainable Communities) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3).
Students' Feedbacks:
"The Best teacher! With great effort / experience / critical mind and skills. Good selection of fieldtrips and farm visits."
"For someone not from the field, the course was very informative and I was able to build a knowledge database from the very knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher."
Sustainable Communities Fellowship Scheme:
Graduates of the course will be invited to join the Academy’s Fellowship Scheme as Fellows. The Scheme aims to form a network of committed individuals which provide not only continuous support for the members but also a platform for experience sharing in pursuit of community-based sustainability across different disciplines and sectors. Fellows are also eligible to participate in the Sustainability Hackathons and the Rural in Action Start-up Scheme.
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