agr2lmt land management
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.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Gendall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites AGR1AAS and must be enrolled in course LBBAB, or obtain subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects AGR2ILS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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.
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony 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 |