Agriculture Discovery (AGRI10053)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 0On Campus (Dookie)
Overview
| Availability | March |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the B-AGR Bachelor of Agriculture
OR
Admission into the D-GENST Diploma in General Studies
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Completion of Joining Melbourne Modules
| End of the assessment period | N/A |
Two written self-reflections
| Week 1 of Semester 1 | N/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 1 | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Coordinators Sarah Frankland and Andrew Cutting Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 12 x 2 hour Seminars/Workshops (24 hours) held at Dookie campus 10 hours of self-directed online engagement (10 hours) Total time commitment 34 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 7 March 2025 Last self-enrol date 4 March 2025 Census date 7 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 March 2025 Assessment period ends 14 March 2025 March contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- 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: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025