Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management unit (ZAB119)

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Introduction

In this unit you will explore the risks and challenges of pests, weeds and diseases in primary production, in terms of the relative impact on productivity, profitability and market access. You will also investigate various on-farm control methods that are used within an Integrated Pest Management framework to manage those risks. You will be provided with on-farm scenarios to investigate potential solutions for issues considering holistic approaches and sustainability. 

This unit also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. 

You will be introduced to:

- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice in relation to weeds, pests and diseases.

- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through range of active learning experiences.

Summary

Unit name	Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management
Unit code	ZAB119
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mrs Jodie Lee
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe the effect of weeds, pests and diseases on farm productivity and profitability
• Evaluate strategies to manage weeds, pests and diseases in dynamic practice situations
• Reflect on and communicate practitioner skills, knowledge and attributes required to implement management strategies
• Describe market impacts created by weed, pest and disease issues in food and fibre production

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

ZAB211|ZAB231

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus students: Weekly online 1 to 2 hour tutorial; 1 x half day workshops per semester.  Optional Course wide field trips are conducted. Off-campus students: Weekly online 1 to 2 hour tutorial; 1 x half day online workshops per semester. Optional Course wide field trips are conducted.
Assessment	AT1: Workbook (25%)|AT3: Poster (30%)|AT2: Integrated Pest Management Plan (45%)
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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