Courses & Units
Farming Systems KLA535
Introduction
In this interdisciplinary unit, students will be introduced to systems thinking and practice in a farming context. Systems approaches will be used to explore how broader social, cultural, political, economic and ecological factors influence farming. Using local and international case studies, students will apply different systems approaches to analyse complex problems in agriculture and explore their own influence on these problems.
Summary
Unit name | Farming Systems |
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Unit code | KLA535 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
Coordinator | Doctor Saideepa Kumar |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | 5 Week Session Jun | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | 5 Week Session Jun | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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5 Week Session Jun | 17/6/2024 | 24/6/2024 | 5/7/2024 | 21/7/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine the structure and behaviour of a system using concepts and principles of systems thinking.
- Analyse complex problems in farming systems by exploring different perspectives.
- Identify one’s place and influence within a farming system.
- Evaluate interventions that address complex sustainability challenges by using appropriate systems approaches.
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 |
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050101 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
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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 | This unit will be taught as an intensive unit over five weeks. Students can enrol on-campus or online. On-campus:
Online:
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Assessment | First Nations Systems Thinking (10%)|Photovoice reflection (10%)|System mapping (30%)|Final Report (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
You will need the following text [available as electronic books through the University Library]: E-book: Thinking in Systems (see unit schedule for important chapters) |
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Recommended |
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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