Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Reflect in the correct use of the terminology, concepts, principles and theories in written and/or oral communication.
• Represent the appraisal of the relationship among concepts and principles of the agricultural sector and the economics thereof.
• Discuss and show a depth of comprehension of topics across the disciplinary area of Agricultural Economics.
• Apply and propose solutions to well-structured and practical problems (both concrete and abstract).

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Discuss and contextualise case studies within the field of agricultural economics provides insight into the various aspects and nuances within the field.
• Calculate and analyses are performed using appropriate methodologies, are accurate and results interpreted and communicated correctly.
• Optimise and increase revenue within the agricultural sector are proposed based on contextualised case studies.
• Apply knowledge learned to appropriately structured work case assignments.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Source relevant and current information through access to various kinds of information resources, such as the library, Internet, and primary and secondary sources related to the topic.
• Structure a literature survey on a particular topic and indicate the direction of the answer through the use of subheadings.
• State the context in which the basic concepts of the topic are to be evaluated in the literature survey.
• Develop a coherent discussion, as well as citing and discussing illustrative examples.
• Draw a conclusion that is consistent with the information gathered, and suggest possible alternatives.
• Present the literature survey/research report according to appropriate and/or recommended word processing and referencing protocol.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Identify a valid research question after reviewing relevant literature sources and pose it in a coherent yet succinct manner.
• Draft a coherent research plan, taking into account resource availability, statistical approaches used, under the guidance of a supervisor and ethical protocols that are required to be observed, and Ensure the safety of life and the environment.
• Review various methodologies that could be used to attend to the research question and validate the use, or not, thereof to solve the problem.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Apply experimental or computational procedures identified from the research protocol accurately, conserving resources and with due diligence to the sensitivity of equipment, consumables and safety.
• Collect and record appropriate data truthfully and in the appropriate format.
• Analyse results using relevant methods and interpret them accordingly.
• Present the research orally/or in written format using appropriate discourse and presentation techniques, considering the audience.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Describe the ethical implications contextualised to the field of Agricultural Economics Work within the specifications of the discipline and be able to refer work appropriately.
• Provide a balanced view on a contextualised problem using theories and evidence previously provided in the specialised area.
• Discuss on the legislation that relates to the sector of agricultural economics and related contexts shows understanding.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Communicate and show an awareness of audience, and capability in using different modes of communication (oral and written) and discipline-specific conventions, and utilisation of different techniques and strategies for communicating results.
• Provide relevant guidance to stakeholders and sectors within the Agricultural Economics field within the confines with an exit level Agricultural Economist.

Integrated Assessment:

• Learning and assessment are integrated throughout this qualification.
• Continuous formative assessment is required to ensure that learners get feedback on their progress towards the achievement of specific learning outcomes.
• Assignments designed to meet the requirements of integrated assessment are such as to achieve:
  • An integration of the achievement of exit-level outcomes in a way that demonstrates that the purpose of the qualification as a whole has been achieved, either as a whole in the component parts of the qualification of study
  • Evaluation of learner performance to demonstrate applied competence
  • Criterion-referenced assessment, which is clearly explained to and understood by the learners.
• Summative assessment is concerned with the judgement of the learning in relation to the exit level outcomes of the qualification. Such judgement includes integrated assessment, which assesses the learners' ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies and attitudes that are represented by the exit-level outcomes, either as a whole or as components of the qualification.
• The qualification includes a research module, which measures all learning outcomes in an integrated manner.