Innovation Change & Knowledge Transfer

Subject 202-314 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2009.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 40 hours
Total Time Commitment: 100 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: 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. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison Unit (8344 7068 or DLU-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au).
Subject Overview: Students will use case studies in agricultural systems to access, organize and present data for knowledge creation and management in natural and agrifood systems. The subject will provide students with an understanding of how and why people take up knowledge and information and as well as the impediments to adoption. Students will develop the skills to enable them to generate, acquire, apply and make accessible the knowledge needed to enhance material, human, social and environmental wellbeing.
Assessment: Exam 40%, Assignment 30%, Discussion Group/Workshop 30%
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should have the:

  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research
  • Awareness of, and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of data
  • Capacity for creativity and innovation, through the application of skills and knowledge
  • Ability to integrate information across a broad range of disciplines to solve problems in applied situations
  • Highly developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
  • Ability to participate effectively as a member of a team
  • Ability to use case study analysis as a basis for learning and initiating practice change
  • Ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
Links to further information: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/getting_started/index.html
Notes: This subject may not be offered in 2009. Please speak to your course coordinator about a suitable alternative
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Agriculture

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