agr3ipm integrated production management
INTEGRATED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
AGR3IPM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this project-based subject students will draw together acquired knowledge and further research on a broad range of relevant topics, into a whole-of-system, integrated production management plan for a selected agricultural system. Topics to be considered and synthesised into the management plan include production scheduling, water and nutrition management, breeding and genetic improvement, pest management, crop or livestock health, food safety and quality assurance, environmental management, marketing, financial management and risk management. The integrated production management plan is submitted and assessed in three parts.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKim Plummer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted 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 conditionsNote: This subject is taught at the Epping campus of Melbourne polytechnic.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Fertiliser Essentials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrouwer, D
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNSW DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, NSW.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Field Crop Herbicide Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChambers, A & Dean, N
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherKONDININ GROUP, CLOVERDALE, W.A.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Internet field days : helping farmers to make better decisions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPatton, L, Rees, H
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BARTON, A.C.T.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Sustainable Pastures In Marginal Environments
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLi, G
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
Interpreting soil test results : what do all the numbers mean
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHazelton, P & Murphy, B
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 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKim Plummer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students complete online activities (pre-recorded lectures and other materials) prior to the scheduled workshop.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.50 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students can choose either the face-to-face or virtual (Online) class option.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.50 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students can choose either the face-to-face or virtual (Online) class option.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral presentation, 15 minutes (total 700-words equivalent) This is an oral presentation delivered face-to-face, or via online interactive forum, or as a recorded podcast. It is based upon ideas and resources discussed in Topics 1 and 2 | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| Integrated Production Management Plan - Part 1 (2200-words) This written assessment is based upon ideas and resources discussed in Topics 3 to 8, and further student research | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Integrated Production Management Plan - Part 2 (1600-words) This written assessment is based upon ideas and resources discussed in Topics 9 to 12, and further student research | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |