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Crop and Soil Sciences
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2022
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Crop and Soil Sciences
Overview
The Crop and Soil Sciences 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
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:- 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: 3 May 2024
Structure
50 credit points
Subject Options
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90066 | Soil Science and Management | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90091 | Advanced Plant Breeding and Improvement | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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FOOD90034 | Sustainable Food Production | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI90096 | Advances in Crop Monitoring Methods | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 3 May 2024