Agriculture in Australia (AGRI10047)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will explore world food supply and demand, the development of agriculture globally and in Australia, the natural and market conditions that determine the nature of agricultural activity in Australia, along with the key elements of farming and farm businesses that determine how they perform.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have satisfactorily completed this subject will:
- Explain the structure and operation of agricultural production in Australia
- Explain the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international competitiveness of agricultural activities and farm businesses
- Describe and discuss the whole farm approach to analysing the performance of farm systems
- Describe and discuss how agricultural value chains change farm product to meet consumer needs and wants in terms of form, time and place
Generic skills
A student who satisfactorily completes this subject should be able to:
- Explain their understanding of agricultural production systems lucidly, both in writing and orally
- Review and evaluate readings relating to global food issues and agricultural production
- Participate as an effective member of a group in tutorial discussions, and study groups
- Work as part of a team to complete a group assignment
- Think independently and analytically, and direct his or her own learning
- Manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular tutorial classes, tests and the examination
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10053 | Agriculture Discovery | March (On Campus - Dookie) |
0 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Interest in and knowledge about the natural environment, food systems, farming and the Australian economy is useful for building an understanding of agriculture in Australia. Information from the relevant professional literature about any of these areas related to Australian agriculture is valuable background information.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Note: Students are expected to attend one field trip
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: 1 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
In semester written assessment task 1
| Week 4 | 25% |
In semester written assessment task 2
| Week 8 | 25% |
In semester written assessment task 3
| Week 12 | 50% |
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bill Malcolm Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 40 hours - 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour workshop per week for 11 weeks, and a 7-hour field trip. Total time commitment 155 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 1 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 1 April 2025