This unit is classed as a restricted unit and available to Master of Applied Science students.
Introduction
Examines the status of agronomy, including developments in breeding, physiology and management. Farming systems research is also examined through a study of topics such as seasonal forecasting and climate change, crop sequence, crop simulation modelling and precision farming. Practical work is mainly based on negotiated project work, undertaken in groups. In addition to general course content, students are expected to undertake prescribed reading at an advanced level on recent developments in agronomy and to incorporate this knowledge in their theory examination.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Agronomy |
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| Unit code | KLA606 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | A/Prof T Acuna |
| Teaching staff | Dr Beth Penrose |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA331
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 26 lectures, 13x3-hr practical classes |
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| Assessment | 3-hr theory exam (50%), internal assessment - assignments (25%), research project report (15%), research seminar (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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