Agronomy unit (KLA606)

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 mainly based on negotiated project work, undertaken in groups. In addition to general course content, students are expected to undertake prescribed reading at an advanced level on recent developments in agronomy and to incorporate this knowledge in their theory examination.

Summary

Unit name	Agronomy
Unit code	KLA606
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Discipline	Agriculture and Food Systems
Coordinator	Doctor Stephen Ives
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Manage and analyse crop related productivity and sustainability through the integration of Agronomic scientific principles
• Design and conduct experiments to address contemporary topics in agronomy in relation to broader agronomic issues
• Communicate all aspects of 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

Mutual Exclusions

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

KLA331

Teaching

Assessment	Project plan|Project workbook (10%)|Agronomy journal paper (40%)|Crop sequence plan (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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