Ethics

Ethics

This Learning Object is part of Master AGRITECH EU – Digital Agriculture for Sustainable Development, an Italian one-year specialisation programme organised by University of Pisa, University of Macerata, National Research Council (CNR) and Quinn Consortium (Consorzio Quinn)

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Module details

The module offers an introduction to the key ethical challenges arising from the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture, encouraging students to reflect critically on issues of responsibility, fairness, and sustainability as technology becomes increasingly embedded in food and farming systems.


Proposer: University of Pisa (UNIPI)

Organization: University of Pisa (UNIPI), National Reasearch Council (CNR), University of Macerata (UNIMC)

Duration: 8h

ECTS: 1

Shortcut access code: No

Year of pubblication: 2026

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Delivery methods: On Line

Teaching methods: Lectures, Working Group

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Learning objectives
  • An introduction to the main and widely recognized ethical issues related to the adoption of digital technologies
     
  • Ethics principles

    Introduction to AI ethics,Introduction to Data Governance,Use Cases on AI Ethics,Use Cases on Data Governance


    Description: This unit introduces the main ethical frameworks and principles — including transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy — to equip students with the tools needed to critically assess the ethical implications of digital innovation in agriculture.
    Duration: 8h
    Teacher: Frontoni, Giovanola (UNIMC)
    Delivery method: On Line
    Teaching method: Lectures, Working Group

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