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Agronomy (AGRI30046)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject focuses on understanding the main agronomic factors affecting Australian agriculture. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between and the management of water, fertilizers, pests and weeds. The subject begins with a general introduction on the application of principles of agronomy for guiding the formulation of decisions made by producers, their interpretation and the impacts they may have.
The aim with these concepts is to understand the impacts agronomic decisions have on the production and quality of plant systems. A range of modern Australian cropping systems serve as examples in this subject
Intended learning outcomes
- A sound appreciation of the strengths, limits and practical realities of agronomy
- An appreciation of the difficulties associated with making agronomic decisions
- To understand how pests, diseases and weeds can be managed
- To understand the principles of water and fertilizer management
- Critically evaluate contemporary policy debates with reference to agronomic principles as applied to the agricultural sector
Generic skills
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- An ability to derive, interpret and analyse technical information from primary and other sources
- An ability to integrate information across a relevant discipline to solve problems in applied situations
- The ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry
- An ability to derive, interpret and analyse economic information from primary sources
- An intellectual curiosity
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI20035 | Applied Crop Production and Horticulture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
AGRI20037 | Crop Production and Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical report based on a field trip
| Week 6 | 20% |
Practical report based on a field trip
| Week 9 | 20% |
Essay
| Week 12 | 20% |
End-of-Semester examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 15 February 2024