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Agriculture Discovery (AGRI10053)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 0On Campus (Dookie)

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Overview

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Agriculture Discovery is your introduction to the discipline of Agriculture and the degree at Melbourne. A week long intensive program of seminars and activities will provide you with a solid foundation to build academic skills and prepare you to succeed in your degree. You will also conduct a small project in an area of Agriculture of your choosing.

This subject also integrates with the University’s Joining Melbourne Modules and supports the Discovery goals for commencing students by introducing:

  • emerging concepts and research in Agriculture;
  • ways to connect with the University community including peers, teachers and student groups;
  • awareness of academic expectations; and
  • knowledge about wellbeing support offered at the University of Melbourne.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Joining Melbourne Modules, and the learning outcomes of these, in relation to Agricultural subject matter and learning activities.
  • Apply analytical skills to the identification and discussion of current global and local issues in Agriculture
  • Demonstrate effective communication using a range of strategies
  • Demonstrate foundational skills in investigation including self reflection and directed research

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should have gained skills in: 

  • Presenting ideas in verbal, written and visual modes;
  • Participating in discussion and group activities;
  • Being sensitive to the participation of others;
  • Reflecting on learning;
  • Forming a strong connection to the discipline of Agriculture.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the B-AGR Bachelor of Agriculture

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Completion of Joining Melbourne Modules

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Hurdle requirement: Students must complete and pass all Joining Melbourne Modules to complete this subject. 		End of the assessment periodN/A

Two written self-reflections

  • 200 words (each)
Hurdle requirement: Students must complete and pass all reflections to complete this subject. 		Week 1 of Semester 1N/A

Attendance and completion of Dookie Discovery Week

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend Dookie Discovery week at the Dookie campus and complete scheduled activities to pass this subject. 		Week 1 of Semester 1N/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorRos Gall
    CoordinatorsSarah Frankland and Andrew Cutting
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Dookie)
    Contact hours12 x 2 hour Seminars/Workshops (24 hours) held at Dookie campus 10 hours of self-directed online engagement (10 hours)
    Total time commitment34 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 1 March 2024
    Last self-enrol date27 February 2024
    Census date29 February 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 March 2024
    Assessment period ends 8 March 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Agriculture

Last updated: 31 January 2024