Greenhouse Gases from Agriculture

Subject ENST90013 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

March, Burnley - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

September, Burnley - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

September, Burnley - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

This subject comprises five days intensive coursework delivery, recourse study and assessment components, totaling approximately 120 hours study commitment per subject.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: approx. 30 hours
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours

Prerequisites:

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industry. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, 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 the Disability Liaison Unit:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Kathy Griffiths, Program Coordinator

climate@commercial.unimelb.edu.au

T: +61 3 9810 3174

Subject Overview:

This subject instructs the participants to the processes by which greenhouse gases are evolved from agricultural systems, and the basis of that understanding, including options for mitigation. The principle focus will be on enteric methane and nitrous oxide emissions from soils, fertilisers and animal waste. Accounting frameworks will be introduced which will enable participants to evaluate mitigation options and consider potential for carbon trading.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:

  • evaluate agricultural emissions, sources and processes;
  • interpret the complexity of accounting and reporting of emissions, and;
  • evaluate options for abatement.
Assessment:
  • oral presentation during intensive workshop (20%)
  • computer-based problem completed during the intensive workshop (10%)
  • 3000 word essay due four weeks after the intensive workshop (70%)
Prescribed Texts:

All class materials will be provided

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students are expected to be better able to:

  • Collect, evaluate and integrate policy information and published literature;
  • Work constructively with colleagues; respect the value of other points of view, and identify knowledge gaps;
  • Prepare written documents of a high quality that clearly and convincingly inform the reader.
Links to further information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/climatechange/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change for Primary Industries

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