VSC502 Whole Farm Major Consultancy (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
It is recommended that VSC501 is completed at the same time or prior to enrolling in VSC502.
The student will be required to investigate / analyse two problems they have identified within farming systems (either on an individual farm basis, or on a group of farms, or at industry level). For each of the two 'problems' selected, the student will:
- Defining the problem;
- Providing alternate solutions in the context of the whole farm;
- Making recommendations to the producer(s)/industry on the problem;
- Produce a written report covering these areas.
It must be noted that students who undertake any combination of VSC502, VSC503 and VSC504 must address clearly differentiated problems in each subject in order to obtain a passing grade.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC502
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Masters of Animal Science
Postgraduate Certificate of Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
conduct an on-farm investigation of a problem in animal health, productivity or welfare;
apply the principles of the 'whole farm approach to an investigation;
produce a scientifically valid written report justifying recommendations and appropriate for a lay producer;
demonstrate advanced knowledge in the field of the investigation
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Whole farm analysis
Problem identification
Economic comparisons of options
Report writing
Oral communication to peers and clients
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.