AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
AGR1AST
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This core subject establishes the foundation for the degree. It introduces concepts of traditional and modern production systems, Australian agricultural enterprises, markets (domestic and export) along with a range of agricultural technologies. Knowledge of key concepts of farming, such as open and closed access systems, climate concepts and composition of landscapes will be developed. Issues specifically relating to agribusiness and agro-ecosystem perspectives will be explored. Agricultural practical skills will be developed in this subject that cross both a generic platform and an enterprise specific pathway depending on the students' primary interests. The safe operation of a range of agricultural equipment will be acquired and all occupational health and safety requirements will be canvassed.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian agriculture: its history and challenges | Recommended | Hensell, T 2007 | CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA |
| Readings | Farm business management: analysis of farming systems | Recommended | Nuthall,P 2011 | CABI, WALLINGFORD, ENGLAND |
| Readings | Food and agriculture: how we use the land | Recommended | Spilsbury, L 2006 | HEINEMANN LIBRARY, PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA |
| Readings | New technologies in aquaculture: Improving production efficiency, quality and environmental management | Recommended | Burnell, G & Allan G 2009 | CRC PRESS, WOODHEAD PUBLISHING LIMITED, CAMBRIDGE UK |
| Readings | On borrowed time: Australia's environmental crisis and what we must do about it | Recommended | Lindenmayer, D 2007 | PENGUIN BOOKS, CAMBERWELL, VICTORIA |
| Readings | Recirculating aquaculture systems | Recommended | Timmons, M & Eberling, B 2007 | 3RD EDN, CAYUGA AQUA VENTURES, NRAR PUBLICATION, MIAMI, USA |
| Readings | The Farming Game: agricultural management and marketing | Recommended | Malcolm, B, Makeham, J & Wright, V 2005 | 2ND EDN, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, PORT MELBOURNE, VICTORIA |
Subject options
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Epping, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
21
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
21
One 3.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 21
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Practical examination at farm, vineyard, winery or at aquaculture centre (2.5 hours) | 40 | |
| Tutorial Assessments (6 x 30 minutes) | 30 | |
| Written Exam (2 hours) | 30 |