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AGR2301 Agricultural Science

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Agriculture and Environmental Science
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

A knowledge of agricultural systems is important to professionals in earth and biological science, arts, agriculture and environmental engineering. This is an introductory course in agricultural plant morphology and physiology, grazing and cropping systems, animal production systems, integrated pest management, production economics and agricultural systems management. It also discusses the physical, economic and social constraints to land use and agricultural production, the processes of land degradation, and the principles of property management planning and sustainable farming system management.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Describe the major agricultural production systems in Australia and the cultural, environmental and global contexts in which they fit.
  2. Develop an understanding of the agricultural supply chain, and how it is affected by global social, political and economic factors.
  3. Identify major challenges facing agricultural systems today and how innovative technologies and systems, can meet global food security and environmental challenges.
  4. Develop an appreciation for the principles of sustainable agricultural management and land use.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to cropping systems 30.00
2. Introduction to animal production systems 30.00
3. The agricultural supply chain 20.00
4. Sustainable agricultural systems and innovation. 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Literature review No 10 1,2,3
Assignments Oral Presentation (ind, grp, mltmd) No 30 1,2,3,6
Assignments Written Report 1 No 40 1,2,3
Assignments Written Report 2 No 20 1,2,3,4
Date printed 9 February 2024