Key facts

UNE unit code: AGSY430

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Start
  • Trimester 3 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • Yes
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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Gain new perspectives on agriculture with an in-depth exploration of international systems and their sometimes marked and diverse contrasts from Australian agricultural systems.

You will investigate the complex interplay of factors in the soil-plant-animal nexus to gain an advanced understanding of some of the major limiting factors and barriers in international agricultural systems.

Applying your knowledge, you will hone your ability to use strategies to work within these constraints to modify and improve productivity and profitability.

A 14-day overseas field trip provides you with unique opportunities to broaden your scope by directly observing and interacting with producers, agricultural researchers and extension officers in another country.

Offerings

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 3Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

StartFinishDurationAttendanceOfferingsNotes
TBATBA14 daysMandatory Intensive SchoolTrimester 3, OnlineDates to be advised.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
132cp and candidature in BAgr or BRurSc and permission of unit coordinator

Notes

This unit involves a mandatory international travel component for a duration of 14 days, including up to three-days travel. Students are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses as well as any other expenses that they may incur. Enrolment closes on Friday of the second week of Trimester 2 to allow bookings and visas to be arranged.

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Christopher GuppyAssociate Professor in Soil Fertility - School of Environmental and Rural Science

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. compare and contrast Australian and International agricultural systems;
  2. describe the major limiting factors for increased productivity and profitability in an international agricultural system; and
  3. describe strategies present to modify an international agricultural system based on scientific sociological principles to improve productivity and profitability.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
EssayYes40%All offerings

Contrast rice and cattle systems in Cambodia and Australia

No. Words: 4000

Oral ExaminationYes60%All offerings

In-country Oral exam

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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