LAND MANAGEMENT
AGR2LMT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This fully online subject is an introduction to land management, particularly in relation to agricultural production systems and environmental and economic sustainability. Through a series of case studies, students will investigate the biological and environmental factors influencing soil and plant productivity, the effect of inputs and the economic importance of good land management.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Anthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: AGR1AAS and must be enrolled in course LBBAB, or obtain subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: AGR2ILS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the significance and relevance of soil and landscape management in agriculture
- Activities:
- Using case study analysis, and online group discussions, students will explore soil and landscape properties.
02. Research, develop and describe a crop and/or pasture establishment program in a format suitable for a professional audience
- Activities:
- Using case study analysis, and online group discussions, students will explore crop and pasture establishment.
03. Demonstrate knowledge of and explain the implications of climate change on agricultural production systems.
- Activities:
- Using case study analysis, and online group discussions, students will explore the impacts of climate change on production landscapes.
04. Describe and explain agronomic practices of crops and pastures in both dryland and irrigated environments
- Activities:
- Using case study analysis, and online group discussions, students will explore a variety of water-use issues.
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anthony Gendall
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online class discussions via delivered via Zoom, Collaborate or similar technology."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study reports (equivalent to 2000 words) | One for each case study. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Reflective piece (equivalent to 1000 words) | One for each case study. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| On-line quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words) | Weekly. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Participation in on-line activties and discussion sessions (equivalent to 500 words) | Weekly. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |