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Agricultural Production Systems 1 (AGRI10047)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject is the first of a suite of three first year core Bachelor of Agriculture. (Agricultural Production Systems 1-3). Subjects that introduce students to the major Australian agricultural production systems (plant and animal) and the natural conditions and the social and economic principles that underpin how they operate. The key factors that determine the workings of agricultural production systems are explained using examples, including markets for inputs and outputs, sustainable use of farm and environmental resources; the role of agricultural value chains, the structure of agricultural communities and the farming context, environmental and welfare issues, and the policy issues that underpin decision making in agricultural production industries.
In this first subject, students will explore world food supply and demand, the development of agriculture globally and in Australia, the natural and market conditions that determine the nature of agricultural activity in Australia, along with the key elements of farming and farm businesses that determine how they perform.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have satisfactorily completed this subject will:
- Understand the structure and operation of agricultural production in Australia
- Have an understanding of the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international competitiveness of agricultural activities and farm businesses
- Understand the whole farm, approach to analysing the performance of farm systems
- Understand how agricultural value chains change farm product to meet consumer needs and wants in terms of form, time and place
Generic skills
A student who satisfactorily completes this subject should be able to:
- Explain their understanding of agricultural production systems lucidly, both in writing and orally
- Review and evaluate readings relating to global food issues and agricultural production
- Participate as an effective member of a group in tutorial discussions, and study groups
- Work as part of a team to complete a group assignment
- Think independently and analytically, and direct his or her own learning
- Manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular tutorial classes, tests and the examination
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Reading of rural press (eg newspapers and journals) will provide valuable background knowledge of Australian agricultural production systems.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written assignment based on farm visit (field trip) (1000 words) due in week six (15%)
- 1-hour mid-semester test due in week four (25%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (60%)
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum 90% of scheduled workshops/practical classes
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Bob Farquharson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 50 hours, 5 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops each week over 6 weeks including a 1 day field trip Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 7 April 2017 Last self-enrol date 7 March 2017 Census date 24 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught over the first six weeks of semester with an exam in the end-of-semester examination period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022