Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
In this unit, you will explore the challenges faced by the global community to ensure sustainable business practices in natural resource, food and fibre and other science reliant industries. Challenges include globalisation, climate change, ecological sustainability, food security and water availability. You will investigate sustainable business models to minimise the negative impact on social, economic, environmental, and cultural values. Through industry-based examples you will identify problems and provide solutions for adaptable and sustainable outcomes.
This unit also builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences including:
- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Sustainability and Contemporary Issues |
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| Unit code | ZAB225 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Agribusiness |
| Coordinator | Stephen Ives |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the contemporary challenges faced by agriculture in a local and global context
- Describe, evaluate, and communicate how managed agricultural systems can provide ecosystem services
- Analyse and reflect on management strategies for practical, adaptable, and sustainable outcomes
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop: two full days. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Industry Scan (20%) AT2: Annotated Photographic essay (50%) AT3: Industry Presentation (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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