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.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kim Plummer

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Note: This subject is taught at the Epping campus of Melbourne polytechnic.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Fertiliser Essentials

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Brouwer, D

Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: NSW DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, NSW.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Field Crop Herbicide Guide

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Chambers, A & Dean, N

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: KONDININ GROUP, CLOVERDALE, W.A.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Internet field days : helping farmers to make better decisions

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Patton, L, Rees, H

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: RURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BARTON, A.C.T.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Sustainable Pastures In Marginal Environments

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Li, G

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Interpreting soil test results : what do all the numbers mean

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hazelton, P & Murphy, B

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify principle aspects of agricultural production management and apply concepts to yield and quality.

02. Analyse integrated agricultural production management information to set management priorities.

03. Prepare and present concise industry-ready reports, focused on management priorities.

04. Recognise and reflect on ethical, social and environmental issues applicable to agricultural production management from both a local and global perspective.

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kim 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	Comments	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	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	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	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4