Offered in even-years only.
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 Harriet Walker |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
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
| 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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| 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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Requisites
Prerequisites
KPA161 OR KLA157 OR KLA115Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KLA606Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x ~50 min lectures weekly, 1x 3 hour practical weekly |
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| 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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