COTT401 Cotton Crop Protection
Updated: 15 February 2019Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
Offering |
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Intensive School(s) |
Intensive schools are for students enrolled in Online Mode only, unless specified in the notes.
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Supervised Exam | There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The paper-based exam will be held at an established exam venue, and coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. | ||||||||
Pre-requisites | None | ||||||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
Restrictions | COTT301 or COTT501 | ||||||||
Notes |
All online students will receive a 'cotton protection' manual produced by the UNE and Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) personnel and attend a 3.5 day Mandatory Intensive School held at the Australian Cotton Research Institute near Narrabri and take part in online exercises and communication. |
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Combined Units |
COTT301
- Cotton Crop Protection COTT501 - Cotton Crop Protection |
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Coordinator(s) | Oliver Knox (oknox@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
Unit Description |
This unit examines the management of insect pests, weeds and diseases that affect cotton crops. The scientific basis for their management is discussed as well as practical, sustainable methods for their control. Identification, thresholds, integrated control mechanisms of all cotton pests are discussed. Students are required to complete a practical session totalling 3.5 days at the Australian Cotton Research Institute, Narrabri. |
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Materials | 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. | ||||||||
Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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