agr1ast agricultural systems and technology
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
AGR1AST
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This core subject introduces students to a range of Australian agricultural production systems and associated technologies, including aquaculture, viticulture, horticulture, cropping and livestock systems. Students will develop knowledge of key concepts of each industry, from production-cycle, agribusiness and agro-ecological perspectives. Contemporary issues facing Australian agricultural systems will be explored, including production limitations, market challenges, environmental sustainability, and issues of social license. Students will develop practical agricultural skills that are generic and /or specific to a particular enterprise depending on the students' primary interests. Skills in the safe operation of a range of agricultural equipment will be acquired and all occupational health and safety requirements will be canvassed.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE or requires subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Australian grain production a snapshot
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAegic
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAEGIC
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.aegic.org.au/australian-grain-production-a-snapshot/, last viewed 6/11/2019
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Regulation of Australian Agriculture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorProductivity Commission
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/agriculture/report/agriculture-overview.pdf
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
On borrowed time: Australia's environmental crisis and what we must do about it
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLindenmayer, D
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPENGUIN BOOKS, CAMBERWELL, VICTORIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Snapshot of Australian Agriculture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJackson, Zammit and Hatfield-Dodds
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherABARES
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttp://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/Documents/snapshot-australian-agriculture.pdf
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
State of the Climate
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCSIRO and BOM
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.csiro.au/en/Showcase/state-of-the-climate
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The red meat industry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMLA
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMEAT AND LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.csiro.au/en/Showcase/state-of-the-climate
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
New technologies in aquaculture: Improving proaquaculture: Improving production efficiency, quality and environmental managementduction efficiency, quality and environmental management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBurnell, G & Allan G
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCRC PRESS, WOODHEAD PUBLISHING LIMIPUBLISHING LIMITED,TED
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Code of Ethics and Accompanying Guidelines
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAg Institute of Australia (AIA)
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAG INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Farm business
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNuthall,P
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCABI, WALLINGFORD
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The Farming Game: agricultural management and marketing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMalcolm, B, Makeham, J & Wright, V
Year2005
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Recirculating aquaculture systems
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTimmons, M & Eberling, B
Year2007
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherCAYUGA AQUA VENTURES, NRAR
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Top ten issues affecting Australian agriculture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBurns
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTHE LAND
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.theland.com.au/story/4801143/top-ten-issues-affecting-australian-agriculture/
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Australian agriculture: its history and challenges
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHensell, T
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Flipped classroom delivery mode. Students have access to both recorded lectures and lecture handouts
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Five 6.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.50 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can attend either face- to-face tutorials, on-line tutorial classes or access recorded tutorials
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.50 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students can attend either face- to-face tutorials, on-line tutorial classes, or access recorded tutorials
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical exam at farm, vineyard, winery or at aquaculture centre (1hr 45min equiv to 1800 words). 5 days (x 6 hours) of practical skills training. Practical assessment at the completion of each short course | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Theory short quizzes (5 x 20 minutes) (1800 words equivalent). Multiple choice and short answer online quizzes (5 x 20 minutes). Includes content on cultural influences on international agricultural markets | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Podcast (oral) on contemporary issue/ challenge (10 minutes, 450 word equivalent). Posted oral podcast (10 minutes), discussing a topical issue or challenge | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Written essay on ethics and codes of professional conduct (450 word equivalent). Written assessment (500 words) on professional codes of conduct also requires proper referencing | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO3 |