This module aims to introduce students to Food Science and Technology. In particular: Introduces the basic knowledge and principles of food science and the technologies linked with the production of safe and nutritious, fresh or processed foods. Describes the main food process technologies (drying, freezing, thermal processing). Upon successful completion of the course the student: […]

The objective of the course is to introduce the students of the Department of Crop Science in the basic functions of the grape vine and their morphological and physiological basis, in the basic cultivation techniques which are used in a productive vineyard, as well as in the importance of the cultivation of the vine for […]

Upon completing of the course, the student will: be able to understand the functionality and the role of Internet, be able to describe and identify the Internet applications and technologies, be able to understand the Internet architecture and its technological infrastructure, be able to understand the business models of the Internet, can select new technologies […]

The course has as its main aim the comprehension of the principles, objectives, the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation procedures as well as  students’ acquaintance with institutions, mechanisms and instruments for policy making for the management and protection of the environment in the rural space. Other objectives of the course include the familiarisation of students […]

This is the main course that addresses the economic analysis of resource management. The course objective is to introduce students to the rational/optimal concept of resource management. Upon course completion, a typical student is expected: To be able to elaborate on the “tragedy of the commons”. To comprehend the meaning of overfishing and natural resources […]

  This course extends on knowledge gained in the course of Econometrics. In addition, theory is extended to non-linear models while at the same time these models are applied in real world practical problems. The aim of the course is to apply microeconometric methods of analyzing data with econometric software. More specifically, the course aims […]

1. Basic Knowledge Utility maximization, Lagrange multiplier, Roy’s Identity Duality and cost minimization, Sheppard’s Lemma Slutsky equation Demand functions properties (homogenous, symmetry, additivity) Utility functional forms (Weak Separability and Strong Separability, Homothetic) Revealed Preferences (Weak and Strong Axiom of Revealed Preferences). 2. Empirical Applications Stone’s Analysis LES demand system Rotterdam model Almost Ideal Demand System […]