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 analyse information and apply scientific knowledge to real world problems.
Summary
| Unit name | Case Studies in Agriculture A |
| Unit code | KLA402 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Kara Barry |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse problems in agriculture through considering multiple sources of information.
- Develop recommendations for real-world problems through consideration of relevant factors that affect agricultural production.
- 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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (10%)|Test or quiz (10%)|Assignment (40%)|Case Study (40%) |
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| 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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