Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit creates a practical awareness of e-enabled agribusiness and the use of technology in areas such as precision agriculture, livestock tracking and food traceability. You will explore the concepts of innovation including the innovation diffusion process and observe the difference between product and process innovation. The unit will prepare you to evaluate the opportunities technologies and e-business can provide new and existing agri-businesses.
This unit also builds on concepts of learning through practice from Year 1 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 | E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation |
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| Unit code | ZAB226 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Agribusiness |
| Coordinator | Stephen Ives |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the innovation diffusion pathways during technology development, uptake and commercialisation
2. Identify and describe how an e-enabled agribusiness supports new and existing enterprises in practice
3. Evaluate the application and relevance of new technologies in solving real world agriculture problems
4. Assess the attributes, knowledge and skills required to be an adaptive practitioner in the context of e-agribusiness
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop: two full days. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Short Essay (25%) AT2: Case Study Report (50%) AT3: Mind Map of Technology Based Solution (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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