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  2. Food Microbiology [KLA609]

    2023 Hobart
    Provides Master of Applied Science students with knowledge of the role of microorganisms in the production, deterioration and safety of foods, from both ecological and physiological perspectives, including the effect of temperature, pH, water activity and other factors affecting the growth and decline of microbial cells and populations in foods. Underlying microbiological science will be...

  3. Agrifood Research Methods [KLA201]

    2024 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
    This unit is about modern statistics, data-science and critical thinking within the context of agri-food research. Students learn the following things. Firstly, to combine statistical analysis, probability reasoning and substantive scientific hypotheses. Secondly, to use a computer to properly analyse data and present empirical results (which entails going beyond Microsoft Excel). Thirdly, to...

  4. Agribusiness Placement [KLA379]

    2023 Hobart Student elective
    This unit involves first-hand experience of entrepreneurship in agriculture and food through a work placement or study tour and the investigation and writing of two reports and presentation of a seminar related to the enterprise/s experienced. Students will explore a range of topics central to entrepreneurship and work-integrated learning through facilitated discussions in a tutorial format....

  5. Microbiology [KLA619]

    2024 Hobart
    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms- how they work and their role in our world. Microorganisms encompass huge diversity and include bacteria, viruses, fungi and single-celled animals and algae. Although not visible to the naked eye, microorganisms have a profound effect on our world. They are fundamental to the basic nutrient and biogeochemical cycles that underpin life on Earth; they...

  6. Agricultural Landscape systems [KLA534]

    2024 Hobart
    This unit links your knowledge in agronomy, horticulture and business to the area of agricultural land resource assessment. We will develop your understanding and land management skills via practical experiences with SE Tasmanian soil and land resources. This unit will put it to practise your basic knowledge of soil chemistry, soil physics, physical geography and environmental sciences. We will...

  7. Foodborne Pathogens [KLA304]

    2023 Hobart, Online Student elective
    Food safety comprises a broad range of scientific endeavours that are important in human society. Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply, including safety, traceability, epidemiology and the ecology of food-borne pathogens. The science also involves the application of knowledge related to food fermentation, processing techniques, manufacturing, and...

  8. Agricultural Science Honours Thesis B [KLA477]

    2024 Hobart
    Honours enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3 units, and (b)...

  9. Agricultural Technology and Innovation [KLA533]

    2023 Hobart, Online
    The unit explores theoretical and practical technologies and innovations applicable to extensive and intensive animal and plant production systems. These technologies and innovations address current productivity and sustainability challenges and include topics such as precision farming and spray technologies, communication and decision support technologies, carbon, and water and irrigation...

  10. Case Studies in Agriculture [KLA719]

    2023 Hobart
    This unit is the capstone unit in the professional pathway for the MAppSci(Agricultural Science) course.This unit contains a series of case studies, selected from different areas of agriculture,for example, horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetablecropping, dairy, water policy. Within each case study, the student will considercomplex problems from an industry perspective,...

  11. Food Safety (Honours) A [KLA468]

    2024 Hobart
    These units are designed to develop knowledge and skills in research oriented towards food safety, beyond those gained in undergraduate courses. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through an individual research project focussed on ‘real-world' or 'industry relevant’ problems, or issues. Students will be taught by a range of experts with outstanding research and...

  12. Farming Systems [KLA535]

    2023 Hobart
    In this interdisciplinary unit, students will be introduced to systems thinking and practice in a farming context. Systems approaches will be used to explore how the broader social, cultural, political, institutional, economic and ecological factors influence how a farm operates. Different farming styles and approaches will be discussed. Using local and international case studies, students will...

  13. Master of Applied Science (Microbiology) Thesis A [KLA717]

    2023 Hobart
    The Master of Applied Science, Thesis (50% loading) is the final semester in theMaster of Applied Science course in the following specialisations, with eachspecialisation requiring enrolment in two unit codes of 25% loading:SPECIALISATION UNIT CODESMicrobiologyKLA 717 (25%)KLA 718 (25%)Agricultural ScienceKLA 711 (25%)KLA 714 (25%)Candidates are required to undertake an independent supervised...

  14. Agricultural Landscape systems [KLA534]

    2023 Hobart, Online
    This unit links your knowledge in agronomy, horticulture and business to the area of agricultural land resource assessment. We will develop your understanding and land management skills via practical experiences with SE Tasmanian soil and land resources. This unit will put it to practise your basic knowledge of soil chemistry, soil physics, physical geography and environmental sciences. We will...

  15. Plant Pathology [KLA346]

    2024 Hobart Student elective
    The focus of this unit is on advanced topics of plant disease biology and management. Concepts will be illustrated with diseases caused by viral and virus-like agents, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi in agricultural and horticultural systems. Topics include infection biology, host resistance, disease transmission, disease epidemiology and detection of pathogens. Practical sessions are...

  16. Research Project Proposals [KLA720]

    2024 Hobart
    In this unit, you will, with assistance and supervision, develop a proposal for a small research project. Skills will be developed in identifying relevant research topics, appropriate funding bodies and developing projects. The proposal will include background to the proposed research, aims and objectives, experimental methods and justification for their selection, expected outcomes and benefits,...

  17. Farm Business Economics [KLA202]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
    In this unit, students will develop an understanding of farming as a business. The unit will cover the application of economic principles to support management decisions of a farm business, specifically focusing on how land, labour and capital are used to attain the goals and aspirations of owners. Using case studies of farm businesses, students will use economic and financial techniques to...

  18. Agribusiness Placement [KLA379]

    2024 Hobart Student elective
    This unit involves first-hand experience of entrepreneurship in agriculture and food through a work placement or study tour and the investigation and writing of two reports and presentation of a seminar related to the enterprise/s experienced. Students will explore a range of topics central to entrepreneurship and work-integrated learning through facilitated discussions in a tutorial format....

  19. Honours A [KLA478]

    2024 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  20. Agricultural Technology and Innovation [KLA316]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
    The unit explores theoretical and practical technologies and innovations applicable to extensive and intensive animal and plant production systems. These technologies and innovations address current productivity and sustainability challenges and include topics such as precision farming and spray technologies, communication and decision support technologies, carbon, water and irrigation management....

  21. Agricultural Landscape Systems [KLA381]

    2024 Hobart, Online Student elective
    This unit links your knowledge in agronomy, horticulture and business to the area of agricultural land resource assessment. We will develop your understanding and land management skills via practical experiences with SE Tasmanian soil and land resources. This unit will put it to practise your basic knowledge of soil chemistry, soil physics, physical geography and environmental sciences. We will...

  22. Foodborne Pathogens [KLA304]

    2024 Hobart, Online Student elective
    Food safety comprises a broad range of scientific endeavours that are important in human society. Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply, including safety, traceability, epidemiology and the ecology of food-borne pathogens. The science also involves the application of knowledge related to food fermentation, processing techniques, manufacturing, and...

  23. Sustainable Resource Management [KLA115]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston, Online Student elective
    The unit explores human population growth and the impending global food crisis by introducing agriculture as a managed ecosystem, from the earliest shifting cultivation systems to the most intensive systems currently practiced today. The ecological, economic and social sustainability of these systems is considered in relation to diversity, intensity of management and productivity. The unit...

  24. Case Studies in Agriculture [KLA719]

    2024 Hobart
    This unit is the capstone unit in the professional pathway for the MAppSci (Agricultural Science) course. This unit contains a series of case studies, selected from different areas of agriculture, for example, horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetable cropping, dairy, water policy. Within each case study, the student will consider complex problems from an industry...

  25. Sustainable Resource Management [KLA115]

    2024 Hobart, Launceston, Online Student elective
    The unit explores human population growth and the impending global food crisis by introducing agriculture as a managed ecosystem, from the earliest shifting cultivation systems to the most intensive systems currently practiced today. The ecological, economic and social sustainability of these systems is considered in relation to diversity, intensity of management and productivity. The unit...

  26. Honours C [KLA485]

    2024 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  27. STEM Work Integrated Learning [KAA315]

    2024 Hobart Student elective
    This unit provides an opportunity for students to undertake work-integrated learning in a broad range of science and engineering disciplines to support preparation for the world of work. This may take the form of a work placement within the University, government agency or business within an appropriate laboratory or industrial setting or working in a small group for an organisation. The aim of...

  28. Food Safety (Honours) D [KLA482]

    2023 Hobart
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  29. Food Safety (Honours) C [KLA488]

    2023 Hobart

  30. Foodborne Pathogens [KLA604]

    2023 Hobart, Online
    Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply chain based on knowledge of the physiology, ecology and epidemiology of food-borne pathogens including bacteria, viruses and parasites. This unit focuses on enhancing depth of knowledge of food-borne pathogens for Master of Applied Science students within the areas of Microbiology and Food Safety. Students will...

  31. Academic Skills for Agri-food Research [KLA483]

    2023 Hobart, Online
    This unit is an assignment-based unit in which you will explore a particular aspect of agriculture, food science or microbiology in detail through the production of a review of the scientific literature in that area. The topic is chosen through consultation with the unit coordinator to complement your area of specialisation.In this unit you will develop skills that allow you to access, evaluate...

  32. Microbiology [KLA619]

    2023 Hobart
    Microbiology is the study of microorganisms- how they work and their role in our world. Microorganisms encompass huge diversity and include bacteria, viruses, fungi and single-celled animals and algae. Although not visible to the naked eye, microorganisms have a profound effect on our world. They are fundamental to the basic nutrient and biogeochemical cycles that underpin life on Earth; they...

  33. Honours B [KLA479]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  34. Honours D [KLA486]

    2024 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  35. Insect Ecology and Behaviour [KLA611]

    2023 Hobart
    Welcome to Insect Ecology & Behaviour. This unit is research focused in its content and assessment. We will explore three key research areas in depth: these are insect Page 6 KLA314 Insect Ecology & Behaviour mating systems, insect natural enemies and insect-plant-interactions. In each of these areas we will ask why and how insects locate mates and hosts, examine evidence for and against current...

  36. Master of Agriculture and Food Science Thesis A [KLA711]

    2024 Hobart
    In the Master of Agriculture and Food Science Thesis, you will undertake an independent program of research under the supervision of a qualified staff member with expertise in the field of interest. In designing and delivering your research project you will acquire skills in conducting research, generating data, collating information and presenting your outcomes to academic and industry audiences....

  37. STEM Work Integrated Learning [KAA315]

    2023 Hobart Student elective
    This unit provides an opportunity for students to undertake work integrated learning in the fields of science and engineering to support preparation for the world of work. This may take the form of a work placement that provides an opportunity for students to put into practice their knowledge, skills dispositions and qualities. It may include professional work within the University, government...

  38. Plant Pathology [KLA612]

    2024 Hobart
    The focus of this unit is on advanced topics of plant disease biology and management. Concepts will be illustrated with diseases caused by viral and virus-like agents, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi in agricultural and horticultural systems. Topics include infection biology, host resistance, disease transmission, disease epidemiology and detection of pathogens. Practical sessions are...

  39. Insect Ecology and Behaviour [KLA314]

    2023 Hobart Student elective
    Welcome to Insect Ecology & Behaviour. This unit is research focused in its content and assessment. We will explore three key research areas in depth: these are insect mating systems, insect natural enemies and insect-plant-interactions. In each of these areas we will ask why and how insects locate mates and hosts, examine evidence for and against current hypotheses and explore the application of...

  40. Master of Agriculture and Food Science Thesis B [KLA714]

    2024 Hobart
    In the Master of Agriculture and Food Science Thesis, you will undertake an independent program of research under the supervision of a qualified staff member with expertise in the field of interest. In designing and delivering your research project you will acquire skills in conducting research, generating data, collating information and presenting your outcomes to academic and industry audiences....

  41. Project Planning [KLA721]

    2024 Hobart
    In this unit, you will develop a proposal to address an industry problem or opportunity. Skills will be developed in compiling a business case or tender for a small project that addresses the industry topic. The proposal will include background and context of the proposed project, a value proposition that describes expected outcomes and benefits for stakeholders and a project implementation plan...

  42. Experimental Design and Analysis for Agri-Food Research [KLA310]

    2023 Hobart Student elective
    This unit enables students to plan and complete scientific investigations essential to agricultural research. The unit follows a logical progression from understanding the importance of the principles of the scientific method and crafting a well-defined research hypothesis that can be tested using well-designed experiments relevant to agricultural settings and then making sound judgement in the...

  43. Agricultural Science Honours Thesis B [KLA477]

    2023 Hobart
    Honours enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3 units, and (b)...

  44. Animal Production Systems [KLA120]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
    This unit provides an overview of the major Tasmanian animal production systems and how they fit within the broader Australian and worldwide contexts. Students use systems thinking to explore the variety of strategies that growers use meet their production targets and explore the impact of grower management decisions along the value chain. These include decisions around production intensification,...

  45. Master of Applied Science (Agricultural Science) Thesis A [KLA711]

    2023 Hobart
    The Master of Applied Science, Thesis (50% loading) is the final semester in the Master of Applied Science course in the following specialisations, with each specialisation requiring enrolment in two unit codes of 25% loading:SPECIALISATION UNIT CODESMicrobiologyKLA 717 (25%)KLA 718 (25%)Agricultural ScienceKLA 711 (25%)KLA 714 (25%)Candidates are required to undertake an independent supervised...

  46. Agricultural Technology and Innovation [KLA316]

    2024 Hobart Student elective
    The unit explores theoretical and practical technologies and innovations applicable to agricultural production systems. These technologies and innovations address current productivity and sustainability challenges and include topics such as technologies and innovations for precision farming and irrigation management. Students will also gain an understanding of the type of innovations required to...

  47. Foodborne Pathogens [KLA604]

    2024 Hobart, Online
    Maintenance of food security and public health requires vigilance in the food supply chain based on knowledge of the physiology, ecology and epidemiology of food-borne pathogens including bacteria, viruses and parasites. This unit focuses on enhancing depth of knowledge of food-borne pathogens for Master of Applied Science students within the areas of Microbiology and Food Safety. Students will...

  48. Honours A [KLA478]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  49. Global Food Supply [KLA401]

    2023 Hobart
    Food production, access, use and resilience of supply in globally diverse contexts will be discussed and investigated. Cases studies will be explored from Africa, Asia, Europe, America and Australia to illustrate the complexity and diversity in the production of and access to healthy food. Diverse setting will consider environment, climate, culture, socioeconomic status, urban, regionality and...

  50. Honours C [KLA485]

    2023 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
    The Honours program enables students to develop independent research skills, project planning and management skills, high level verbal and written communication skills and subject specific knowledge in their chosen area of specialism. Students will be permitted to enrol in honours in Agricultural Science provided: (a) they have achieved an adequate standard, normally a credit average in group 3...

  51. Food Microbiology [KLA609]

    2024 Hobart
    Provides Master of Agriculture and Food Science students with knowledge of the role of microorganisms in the production, deterioration and safety of foods, from both ecological and physiological perspectives, including the effect of temperature, pH, water activity and other factors affecting the growth and decline of microbial cells and populations in foods. Underlying microbiological science...
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