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- Animal Production SystemsAGRI10049
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This subject is the third of a suite of three first year subjects that are core to the Bachelor of Agriculture. (Agricultural Production Systems 1-3). These subjects introduce students to the major Australian agricultural production systems (plant and animal) and to the social and business princi...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Approximately 74 hours including 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops each week and a two-day field trip Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Minor Research Project Part 2AGRI90081
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
Please refer to AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Please refer to AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1 Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Please refer to AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1 Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Research Methods For Life SciencesAGRI90075
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
This subject provides students with an introduction to a number of statistical techniques which are frequently used in agriculture, science and business situations. Course content will be set within the context of practical problems. Technology will be used to support statistical calculations. I...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Twenty-four hours of lectures and 36 hours of tutorials and practicals Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Financial Management for AgribusinessAGRI90013
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Sound business decision-making in circumstances of incomplete information, risk and uncertainty, requires sound knowledge of the underlying financial situation of a firm. This subject is about understanding the key concepts of financial management enabling the manager to more effectively analyse ...
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 24 hours. This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. On-campus students have the equivalent of two hours per week of face-to-face contact. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 1 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies. It is recommended that online students devote 12 hours per week to this subject. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Plant SystemsAGRI10044
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
This subject introduces students to plant science with particular emphasis on crop and pasture species. Students will gain an understanding of plant growth and development to achieve desired levels of yield and quality. This subject considers how crop and pasture canopies grow by acquiring resour...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 72 hours - 36 hours lectures, 36 hours practicals Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Plant Production SystemsAGRI10048
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
In this subject, students will explore Australian plant production industries, including pastures, cereal crops, and annual and perennial horticulture. Topics will include appraisal of the plant production enterprises in Australia - their location, scale and their contribution to the national eco...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Approximately 59 hours: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops each week over 12 weeks, including a two day field trip. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Industry ProjectAGRI30002
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
This subject involves the definition and development of an industry-related project, and develops skills in project management, problem solving and planning and reporting investigations. The topic involves or draws on a specific and defined industry issue, and may be developed in relation to a pe...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Twelve hours of lectures provided on the LMS, plus supervisors contact and seminars as arranged Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours Twelve hours of lectures provided on the LMS, plus supervisors contact and seminars as arranged Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Major Research Project Part 1AGRI90080
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
The subject allows students to conduct an original research project, under supervision to be approved by an academic project supervisor. The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 points over two semesters. The content and extent of the project will be determined...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 680 hours total time commitment within semester but commitment required outside of semester (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 680 hours total time commitment within semester but commitment required outside of semester (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Major Research ProjectAGRI90072
Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2Year:2019
This subject enables students to conduct an original research topic under supervision, as approved by an academic project supervisor. The work commitment over one consecutive semester will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 points. The content and extent of the project...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours One hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours One hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Microbiology in AgricultureAGRI20044
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Formerly MIIM20004 This subject introduces students to the diverse world of microbiology and the roles that microorganisms play in all aspects of agriculture, including animal, plant and soil science. The basic structure and biology of microorganisms will be covered, with a focus on bacteria, vi...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 54 hours. 33 hours of lectures and 21 hours of practicals or workshops Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Ecology and Grazing ManagementAGRI20036
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
Pastures and grasslands comprise the dominant vegetation cover across the Australian continent. The way pastures and grasslands are managed is therefore central to the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil and water, as well as the economic development of the pasture-based livestock i...
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 60 hours. 2 hours of online lectures and 3 hours of practicals/tutorial sessions per week plus one fieldwork trip during week 4 of semester. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 - Semester 2 - On Campus
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 60 hours. 2 hours of online lectures and 3 hours of practicals/tutorial sessions per week plus one fieldwork trip during week 4 of semester. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Agricultural GeneticsAGRI10052
Offered:Semester 2Year:2019
The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the concepts of genetics and the effects of genetic variation and selection used to propagate valuable heritable trait combinations in crop plants and farm animals. Topics covered include - Historical background around (origin) genetics, ...
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 2 hours lectures/ week, 1 hour tutorial/ week 3 hours/fortnight practicals 4 hours per week of e-learning activities, independent learning tasks, pre lecture activities, and post laboratory activities. Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
- Soil Science and ManagementAGRI90066
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
This subject will examine the major current issues in the management of soils under various land uses in Australia. The dynamic nature of soils will be explored through study of the chemical, physical and biological processes in the soil environment, particularly those which impact directly on pl...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours up to 48 hours of lectures and tutorials and two full day field trips Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Agricultural EconomicsAGRI20042
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
Formerly ECON20012 Agricultural Economics is an introduction to applying principles of agricultural economics to understanding the roles and practices of agriculture in the economy and the behaviour of producers and consumers in the agribusiness and farm sectors. The content will include the ro...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 43 hours incorporating 22 hours of lectures, 11 hours of tutorials or workshops and up to 10 hours of Industry Seminars to be held in Week 8 of Semester Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Innovation Change & Knowledge TransferAGRI30011
Offered:JulyYear:2019
Students will use case studies in agricultural systems to explore how learning and practice change occur in natural resource management and agriculture. The subject will provide students with an understanding of how and why people take up knowledge and information and as well as the impediments t...
- July
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 40 hours on-site and off-site tutorials Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 26 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 October 2019 Assessment period ends 14 November 2019
- Plant Growth ProcessesAGRI20026
Offered:Semester 1Year:2019
The production of plant food and fibre involves the manipulation of plant growth and development to achieve desired levels of yield and quality. This subject considers how crop and pasture canopies grow by acquiring resources from the environment, how plants allocate resources to different growth...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus — Parkville Contact hours 60 Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
- Australia in the Wine WorldAGRI20030
Offered:February, July, SeptemberYear:2019
The content includes: Wine in society and human cultureEvolution of the grapevineViticulture and winemakingMain grape varieties of the world and their distributionBasic sciences of winemakingEuropean Wine Regions France, Italy, Spain and PortugalWorld wine regionsMajor Australian wine regions...
- February
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 43.5 hours over one week intensive block - including the Tuesday and Wednesday evening Pre teaching start date 8 February 2019 Teaching period 18 February 2019 to 22 February 2019 Last self-enrol date 11 February 2019 Census date 18 February 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 March 2019 Assessment period ends 25 March 2019 - July
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 43.5 hours over one week intensive block - including the Tuesday and Wednesday evening Pre teaching start date 5 July 2019 Teaching period 15 July 2019 to 19 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 8 July 2019 Census date 15 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 August 2019 Assessment period ends 24 August 2019 - September
Mode of delivery On Campus — Dookie Contact hours 43.5 hours over one week intensive block - including the Tuesday and Wednesday evening Pre teaching start date 20 September 2019 Teaching period 30 September 2019 to 4 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 23 September 2019 Census date 30 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 October 2019 Assessment period ends 1 November 2019
- Industry ProjectAGRI30005
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject involves the definition and development of an industry-related project, and develops skills in project management, problem solving and planning and reporting investigations. The topic involves or draws on a specific and defined industry issue, and may be developed in relation to a pe...
Not available in 2019
View details - Industry Project Part 2AGRI30036
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
Please refer to AGRI30035 Industry Project Part 1
Not available in 2019
View details - Diseases of Poultry & Aquatic IndustriesVETS90090
Offered:Not offered inYear:2019
This subject focuses on emergency diseases of poultry and aquatic species. The poultry and aquatic industries share several features in common with respect to emergency animal disease. These include the high stocking densities of susceptible animals and the dependence upon effective biosecurity ...
Not available in 2019
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