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Professional Practice for Agriculture (AGRI30038)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and On Campus (Dookie)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during their Bachelor of Agriculture degree to analysis of large-scale challenges confronting agricultural industries. Students will develop the capacity to apply a 'systems thinking' approach to problems, utilising the understanding that they have developed throughout their studies of relevant environmental, economic, social and political factors. They will also develop their skills in gathering and interpreting evidence, teamwork, and oral and written communication. Students will undertake an investigation of an industry challenge of their choice, working both individually, and in small groups with colleagues from other majors within the degree. Students will undertake guided reflection on their learning, as a basis for developing personal principles for ethical professional practice. This subject sits alongside the core subjects in each of the majors of the degree, to provide the capstone learning experience of the Bachelor of Agriculture degree.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should
- Have an enhanced understanding of current challenges facing agricultural production systems
- Be able to apply a 'systems-thinking' approach to agriculture, and to the sustainability of agricultural production systems;
- Be able to gather and interpret evidence, in order to identify options for addressing problems;
- Be able to work effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders;
- Be able to articulate the principles of ethical professional practice, to guide them in their future study or employment.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following generic skills:
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
- An ability to derive, interpret and analyse ecological, biological, social, technical or economic information from primary sources
- Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- An ability to participate effectively as part of a team
- An ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Dookie)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
AGRI20042 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (Online) |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An individual written report consisting of three components: 500 word research proposal due in week 4 worth 10%; draft version of 2,000 word final report due in week 8 worth 15%; final version due at the end of semester worth 35%
| From week 4 to the end of semester | 60% |
A group oral presentation
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 25% |
Half-page individual journal reflection per week throughout the semester. Submitted for assessment in weeks 2, 6 and 11
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at workshops and tutorials | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinators Michael Santhanam-Martin and Sarah Frankland Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures, 22 hours of tutorials/workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinators Michael Santhanam-Martin and Sarah Frankland Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures, 22 hours of tutorials/workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022