Courses & Units
Agronomy KLA606
Introduction
Examines the status of agronomy, including developments in breeding, physiology and management. Farming systems research is also examined through a study of topics such as seasonal forecasting and climate change, crop sequence, crop simulation modelling and precision farming. Practical work is mainly based on negotiated project work, undertaken in groups. In addition to general course content, students are expected to undertake prescribed reading at an advanced level on recent developments in agronomy and to incorporate this knowledge in their theory examination.
Summary
| Unit name | Agronomy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA606 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Harriet Walker |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Manage and analyse crop related productivity and sustainability through the integration of Agronomic scientific principles
- Design and conduct experiments to address contemporary topics in agronomy in relation to broader agronomic issues
- Communicate all aspects of research outcomes to industry and scientific audiences
- Work effectively, ethically and safely as an individual and in teams
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050101 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA331Teaching
| Assessment | Project plan|Project workbook (10%)|Agronomy journal paper (40%)|Crop sequence plan (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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