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Hobart, Launceston

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Unit name Crop Production
Unit code KLA157
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline Agriculture and Food Systems
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Availability

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Learning Outcomes

1

Describe the key processes and scientific thinking as it relates to crop production in Tasmania and Australia.

2

Analyse key challenges in crop production in Australian farming systems

3

Apply scientific skills to conduct glasshouse and laboratory experiments based on principles of crop production and management individually and in groups.

4

Compile crop management reports for a scientific audience.

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

KLA115 or KPA161 or ZAB114

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Hobart: All lectures delivered online. Tutorials, field trips and practical delivered face-to-face.

Launceston: All lectures and some tutorials delivered online. 4 x whole-day face-to-face workshops/field trip/practicals scheduled.

Assessment

ATT1 - Three Online quizzes (15%)

ATT2 - Report 1 (25%)

ATT3 - Report 2 (25%)

ATT4 - Exam (35%)

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Textbooks

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