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Introduction

This unit contains a series of case studies, selected from different areas of agriculture, for example, horticulture, animal production, post-harvest processing, vegetable cropping, dairy, water policy. Within each case study, the student will consider complex problems from an industry perspective, taking on the role of a consultant to provide practical recommendations for addressing the presented problems. The student will learn to critically analyse information and apply scientific knowledge to real world problems within the environmental, social and commercial context of the problems.

Summary 2021

Unit name Case Studies in Agriculture B
Unit code KLA403
Credit points 25
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator

Matthew Wilson

Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

1

Analyse complex, real-world problems in agriculture through research
and by synthesizing multiple sources of information.

2

Develop recommendations for complex, real-world problems through
consideration of relevant factors that affect agricultural production systems.

3

Present findings and recommendations in both written reports and oral presentations to a professional standard and in a manner suitable for a client including growers, agronomists and government agencies

Fees

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

TBC

Assessment

ATT1 - Online Quizzes (10%)

ATT2 - Presentation (10%)

ATT3 - individual in-class assessment (40%)

ATT4 - Case Study Reports (3) (40%)

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Textbooks

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