Agroforestry
Subject 207-835 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and 36 hours of practical work Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Eligibility for a graduate degree. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Rowan Reid| Subject Overview: | Introduction to agroforestry systems and trees in the rural landscape; protective and productive roles of trees; diagnosis and design of agroforestry systems and the development of revegetation plans; processes of competition and complementarity between trees and herbaceous plants for water, light and nutrients; management of agroforestry systems; economic modelling; agroforestry extension. |
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| Assessment: | Three hour written examination at the end of the subject; assignments and reports in practical work may be required. The timetable and weightings for the components of assessments will be published at the commencement of the subject. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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