Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
This unit has been discontinued.
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 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 | Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management |
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| Unit code | ZAB231 |
| 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
1. Analyse the effect of weeds, pests and diseases on farm productivity and profitability
2. Evaluate strategies to manage weeds, pests and diseases in dynamic practice situations
3. Analyse and communicate practitioner skills, knowledge and attributes required to implement management strategies
4. Analyse and evaluate market barriers created by weed, pest and disease issues in food and fibre production
Fees
Teaching
| Assessment | AT1: Workbook (30%), AT2: Case Study Report (40%), AT3: Poster (30%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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