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Greenhouse Gases from Agriculture (ENST90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject instructs the participants to the processes by which greenhouse gases are evolved from agricultural systems, and the basis of that understanding, including options for mitigation. The principle focus will be on enteric methane and nitrous oxide emissions from soils, fertilisers and animal waste. Accounting frameworks will be introduced which will enable participants to evaluate mitigation options and consider potential for carbon trading.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:
- evaluate agricultural emissions, sources and processes;
- interpret the complexity of accounting and reporting of emissions, and;
- evaluate options for abatement.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:
- Collect, evaluate and integrate policy information and published literature;
- Work constructively with colleagues; respect the value of other points of view, and identify knowledge gaps;
- Prepare written documents of a high quality that clearly and convincingly inform the reader.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industry (GC-CCFPI) or Specialist Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral presentation, during intensive workshop, (20%)
- Computer-based problem, completed during the intensive workshop, (10%)
- 3,000 word essay, due four weeks after the intensive workshop, (70%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All class materials will be provided
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries - 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: 3 November 2022