Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit examines agricultural production systems within the context of climate, landscapes and natural resources. Management of soil, land, water and vegetation resources on a catchment and property basis will be covered. Students will develop competency in the assessment of land resources including soil survey, land capability, biodiversity and suitability for agriculture and forestry. A group mapping project will form a major part of the assessment.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Agricultural Landscape Systems |
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| Unit code | KLA381 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Dr R Doyle |
| Teaching staff | Dr M Hardie |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KLA213 or KEA101 or KEA102 or Admission into a Masters course
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA534
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 lectures, 13 x 3-hr practicals, several full-day field trips including on weekends |
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| Assessment | 3-hr theory exam (40%), internal assessment - group mapping reports (45%), simulation report (5%), seminar (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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