Agronomy unit (KLA331)

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 based on negotiated project work, undertaken in groups.

Summary

Unit name	Agronomy
Unit code	KLA331
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline	Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator	Doctor Stephen Ives
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Apply scientific principles of agronomy to the management of crops, crop sequences, and cropping scenarios to improve productivity and/or sustainability.
• Design and conduct experiments to address contemporary issues in agronomy
• Communicate research outcomes to industry and scientific audiences
• Work effectively, ethically, and safely as an individual and in teams

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KPA161 OR KLA157 OR KLA115

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KLA606

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x ~50 min lectures weekly, 1x 3 hour practical weekly
Assessment	Assignment - project plan|Assignment - project workbook (10%)|Assignment - Scientific Paper (40%)|Assignment - cropping scenario (50%)
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.

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