Case Studies in Agriculture B unit (KLA403)

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

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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 50 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 3-hr workshop weekly
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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