Courses & Units
Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management ZAB119
Introduction
In this unit you will explore the risks and challenges of pests, weeds and diseases in primary production, in terms of the relative impact on productivity, profitability and market access. You will also investigate various on-farm control methods that are used within an Integrated Pest Management framework to manage those risks. You will be provided with on-farm scenarios to investigate potential solutions for issues using a design thinking approach.
This unit also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary
Unit name | Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management |
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Unit code | ZAB119 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
Discipline | Business and Management UC |
Coordinator | Mrs Seona Findlay |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic |
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the effect of weeds, pests and diseases on farm productivity and profitability
- Evaluate strategies to manage weeds, pests and diseases in dynamic practice situations
- Reflect on and communicate practitioner skills, knowledge and attributes required to implement management strategies
- Describe market barriers created by weed, pest and disease issues in food and fibre production
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 |
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050101 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,783.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAB211|ZAB231Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Online weekly tutorials, 2 x half-day workshops and 2 x half-day field trips per semester (face-to-face with distance options). |
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Assessment | AT2: Case Study (40%)|AT3: Poster (30%)|AT1: Workbook (30%) |
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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