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Agricultural Systems Analysis (AGRI30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Effective management of agricultural systems requires an appreciation of the context in which that management is carried out. This context may be predominantly social, environmental or commercial or combinations thereof. The application of scientific knowledge in conjunction with an appreciation of context, individual- or societal-goals is the domain of systems analysis and thinking. This subject aims to develop the skills required to analyse these interactions and support decision-making in agricultural enterprises. Students will examine real world situations, and align the scientific with the social. Assessment work will see students required to clearly identify problems to be solved, analyse options for solving the problems and then provide evidence based assessment to support their decisions. It is designed to enable students to work effectively with the owners and managers of agricultural businesses in bringing about change in their system.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have gained:
- A basic understanding of agricultural systems theory and practice
- Experience in practical situation analysis and skills in problem solving, in 'real world' settings
- An understanding of the economic framework that underpins agricultural industries
- The opportunity to apply knowledge gained earlier in their course to solving practical problems associated with Agriculture.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to tackle unfamiliar and complex problems
- Ability to think systemically and integrate knowledge from different disciplines
- Communication skills, through written and oral presentations to a ‘client’
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Ability to plan work, be efficient in time management and deliver results within a prescribed time line
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed 25.00 points in level 2 or 3 AGRI subjects
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSC30009 | Animal Systems Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 7 September 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Case study report (1250 words) due approximately in week 6 (30%)
- Written report and dissemination summary on industry problem (student choice) (1500 words) due week 9 (40%)
- Case study report (1250 words) due approximately in week 12 (30%)
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ian Bland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures/tutorials, and up to 30 hours practical/field work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Q Fever
It is a core participation requirement of this subject that students be vaccinated against Q Fever. Do not enrol into this subject if you are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated against Q Fever. For further information please go to: https://students.fvas.unimelb.edu.au/admin/q-fever
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Agricultural Economics Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Sustainable Production Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Agricultural Science - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 7 September 2023