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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Feeding the World is a 8-week long online certification course offered by the University of Pennsylvania. The course targets learners interested in gaining deeper insights into animal food systems. This course consists of eight modules with a total duration of 20 hours. Provided by Coursera, this course will help you learn about the driving forces behind modern food production science, such as population growth, urbanisation, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and biological limits.
Throughout the Feeding the World online course, you will explore the health benefits and concerns related to the production and consumption of animal products. You can examine how animal production impacts resource efficiency and the environment.
With the help of the Feeding the World certification, you will learn about different types of animal food production systems and discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding them. Also, you will closely analyse the global issues, problems, and challenges in these food systems, and how scientists, farmers, and veterinarians are working together to find solutions.
The Highlights
- 8 week course
- Offered by University of Pennsylvania
- Beginner level
- 20 hours of learning
- Subtitles in 4 other languages
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Online Classes
- assessments
- Flexible Deadlines
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
The Feeding the World Certification fee is Rs. 2435/- if you choose to obtain the certificate. Otherwise, you can audit the course for free, without the certificate.
Feeding the World Certification Fee Structure
Particulars | Total Fee |
Course with Certificate | Rs. 2435/- |
Course without Certificate | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To obtain the Feeding the World certification by Coursera, you must complete all 8 modules in this course successfully.
What you will learn
After completing the Feeding the World certification syllabus, you will develop an understanding of how animal production affects resource efficiency and the environment. You will also have the opportunity to explore various types of animal food production systems.
Upon completion of the Feeding the World training, you will acquire the knowledge necessary to carefully examine the global issues, problems, and challenges associated with these food systems. Additionally, you will learn about the collaborative efforts of scientists, farmers, and veterinarians in finding solutions to these issues.
Who it is for
The Feeding the World online course is for anyone interested in gaining knowledge about the sources of our food and the sustainability issues related to it. This course can also be beneficial for these professionals:
Admission Details
To enrol in the Feeding the World online course, candidates have to log in or sign up on the official provider website.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Feeding the World (About This Course)
- Welcome to the Course
- Global Food Security: What's the Status?
- What About Livestock Systems? Part 1
- What About Livestock Systems? Part 2
- What are the Ethical Issues? Part 1
- What are the Ethical Issues? Part 2
- Copy of What are the Ethical Issues? Part 1
- Mega Trends in Animal Production Part 1
- Mega Trends in Animal Production Part 2
- Demand for Animal Products
Quizzes
- Population Growth and Global Food Security
- Trends in Animal Production
Videos
- "Livestock's Long Shadow"
- "Long Shadow - Concerns"
- Introduction to Animal Welfare
- Land Use: Animal Feeding Systems and Major Food/Feed Crops
- Water: The Essential Resource for the Food Industry Part 1
- Water: The Essential Resource for the Food Industry Part 2
Quizzes
- Livestock Issues in Food Security
- Water as a Resource in Food Production
Videos
- What are Concentrates and Proteins?
- What are Roughages?
- Feed Analysis
- Nutrient Concentration in Modern Animal Systems
- Nitrogen (N) in Food Production
- The N/P Ratio Dilemma
- Animal Manure: Waste or Resource
- Feeding Management: Nutrient Source Control
- Food Waste
Quizzes
- Animal Feed Components and Their Analysis
- Nutrients in Animal Production
- Food Waste
Videos
- Animal Production Unit and Marginal Production
- Food Safety, Elements of Concern - The Big Picture
- Antibiotic Use in Livestock
- Growth Promotion vs. Disease Prevention
- Trends in Antibiotic Use
- Rinderpest
- Challenges of Food Security in the Developing World
Quizzes
- The Animal Production Unit
- Food Safety and Antibiotic Use
- Livestock, Veterinary Medicine and Food Security
Videos
- Life Production Cycle of the Dairy Cow
- Resource Use in Dairy Production
- Example of Yield Impact on Water Use (Dairy)
- Housing Systems in Dairy Production
- Hand Milking to Robotics
- Industry Trends in Dairy Production
- Bovine Somatotropin BST
- Are There Antibiotics in Milk?
- Milk Safety in the U.S.
Quizzes
- Life Cycle and Environmental Impact
- U.S. Industry and Animal Welfare
- Public Health
Videos
- The Life Cycle of a Market Hog
- The Life Cycle of a Mother Sow
- Why are Most Pigs Raised Indoors?
- Sow Housing and Welfare
Quizzes
- Life Cycle and U.S. Industry
- Animal Welfare
Videos
- Poultry Production Systems
- The U.S. Poultry Industry
- Welfare/Husbandry Emerging Issues
- Avian Influenza
Quizzes
- Life Cycle and U.S. Industry
- Animal Welfare
- Public Health
Videos
- The Beef Cow Life Cycle Part 1
- The Beef Cow Life Cycle Part 2
- United States Beef Industry Part 1
- United States Beef Industry Part 2
- U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 1
- U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 2
- U.S. Beef Industry - Animal Health Part 3
- Implant Technology in Beef Production
- International Beef Industry Part 1
- International Beef Industry Part 2
- Thank You! Concluding Thoughts
Practice Exercises
- Life Cycle
- U.S. Industry
- Animal and Public Health
- International Industry
Discussion Prompt
- Reflecting on What You Have Learned
Instructors
Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is provided by Coursera, collaborating with the University of Pennsylvania.
While you can access the course materials for free, to receive a certificate and graded assignments, you must purchase the full course.
This online course has eight modules that have a total duration of 20 hours.
This course is delivered online so that you are able to take the classes according to your schedule.
Any person interested in learning about the sources of our food and the sustainability issues related to it can apply for this course.