Crop Production

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Overview

The Crop Production specialisation is offered within the Master of Agricultural Sciences. This multi-disciplinary education and research-led stream is aimed at developing graduates who wish to engage in issues surrounding crop science, the basis of agricultural production. Graduates will be taught the issues surrounding crop production systems that are profitable and ecologically sustainable.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in crop science and skills in integrating crop system concepts across multiple disciplines
  • Interpret, critically analyse and evaluate data generated through research activities in order to understand crop science principles including the ability to apply these principles to specific issues
  • Investigate and apply innovative approaches to the contemporary, interdisciplinary management of crop production systems to meet identified needs

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

50 credit points

Students in the 200 point, 150 point and 100 point (A) programs of the Master of Agricultural Sciences complete four core subjects (50 points) for this specialisation.

Students in the 100 point (B) program of the Master of Agricultural Sciences complete three core subjects (37.5 points) in this specialisation.

Subject Options

Crop Production Specialisation Core Subjects 

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI90058 Agronomy & Cropping Systems
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI90066 Soil Science and Management
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI90091 Advanced Plant Breeding and Improvement
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
FOOD90034 Sustainable Food Production
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-agricultural-sciences/overview

Last updated: 18 December 2020