AHT101 Professional skills in Agriculture and Horticulture (8)
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This subject aims to prepare students for studying agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, wine science and agribusiness management at the University level. It is designed to provide a big picture understanding of agriculture and horticulture (within a national and international context) focussing on production, environmental, economic and social elements. Throughout this subject students will be supported to improve skills in information and computer literacy, critical thinking, professional writing, referencing,note-taking and study skills. This subject introduces the diversity of agricultural systems. Topics included are broadacre plant production, animal production, horticulture and viticulture as well as giving students an appreciation for agricultural management and agriproduct transformation. Another focus of this subject is to provide introductory training in meteorology and climatology to ensure students develop an appreciation for how climate influences agricultural and horticultural production in Australia. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | CY O'Connor - Muresk Institute | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AHT101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences |
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| ASC110 VSC110 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to recognise the key Australian agricultural industries including their primary and post primary production systems, markets and value from a domestic and international perspective
- Be aware of a range of common technologies and practical skills applied in Australian agriculture
- Be able to understand the history of Australian agriculture and current issues of environmental, social and economic sustainability
- Be able to demonstrate competency in academic learning, communication and praxis
- Be able to understand science, technology, hard and soft systems levels of enquiry related to agriculture
- Be able to demonstrate key competencies of autonomous learning and professional behaviour
- Be able to relate climate and environmental factors to agricultural production systems
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Lifelong learning theory and practice
- Professional and academic literacies
- An overview of Australian agricultural industries including livestock, horticulture, grains and viticulture
- Introduction to basic meteorology and climatology and its influence on Australian agriculture
- Environmental, social and economic sustainability issues associated with agriculture
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
