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 critically analyse information and apply scientific knowledge to real world problems within the environmental, social and commercial context of the problems.
Summary
| Unit name | Case Studies in Agriculture B |
| Unit code | KLA403 |
| 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 complex, real-world problems in agriculture through research and by synthesizing multiple sources of information.
- Develop recommendations for complex, real-world problems through consideration of relevant factors that affect agricultural production systems.
- 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
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 50 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 3-hr workshop weekly |
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| Assessment | Online Quizzes (10%)|Presentation (10%)|Case Study Reports (40%)|In-Class Recommendations (40%) |
| 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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