Courses & Units

Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market KLA100

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Approximately two thirds of Australia's agricultural commodities are exported each year, generating $50 billion. This unit provides an understanding of historical developments, current status and future opportunities and challenges of the dominant agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia. Key factors involved in establishing new industries and the importance of comparative and competitive advantages to the ongoing success of existing industries in a competitive global market are considered. The concepts of supply chains, value chains, value adding and quality assurance, and food and fibre processing are introduced. Practical and tutorial sessions will involve guest speakers, group discussions and a 3.5 day field trip to the north-west of the State during the mid-semester break.

Summary

Unit name	Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market
Unit code	KLA100
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline	Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator	Doctor Stephen Quarrell
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic
Launceston	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Describe Australian agricultural and horticultural industries from a historical, contemporary and future perspective
Conduct comparative and competitive advantage and SWOT analyses that appraise the growth and sustainability of agricultural industries
Identify innovative technologies, processes, and integration platforms in contemporary Australian agriculture

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
050101	$493.00	$493.00	not applicable	$2,783.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 50 minute lectures weekly, 4 x 3 hr tutorials, 3.5 day residential course
Assessment	Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (50%)\|Report (25%)\|Report (15%)\|Presentation (individual or group) (10%)
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Textbooks

Required	No text books are required for this unit
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