Courses & Units
Case Studies in Agriculture B KLA403
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
| Unit name | Case Studies in Agriculture B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA403 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Matthew Wilson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse complex, real-world problems in agriculture through research and by synthesizing multiple sources of information.
- Develop recommendations for complex, real-world problems through consideration of relevant factors that affect agricultural production systems.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 50 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 3-hr workshop weekly |
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| Assessment | Online Quizzes (10%)|Presentation (10%)|In-Class Recommendations (40%)|Case Study Reports (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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