Plant Production Systems (N)

Subject 208-347 (2009)

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Credit Points:	12.50
Level:	3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2009.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures, 36 hours of case studies Total Time Commitment: 200 hours
Prerequisites:	None
Corequisites:	208 279 Plants in the Environment (N)
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:	On completion of this subject students should have developed a detailed knowledge on the management process required to grow crops and pastures with specialization in one cropping / pasture system. Students should have developed the skills to be able to assess a cropping system on its productivity and to be able advise on mechanisms to improve productivity and sustainability
Assessment:	Assignments (40%), End of Semester Examination (60%)
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 be able to: • Exercise problem solving skills • Think critically and organise knowledge • Apply mathematical concepts to the understanding of physical processes • Demonstrate both written and oral communication skills • Plan work and use time effectively
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