VSC504 Whole Farm Minor Consultancy 2 (8)
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It is recommended that VSC501 is completed at the same time or prior to enrolling in VSC504.
The student will be required to investigate / analyse a problem they have identified within a farming system (either on an individual farm basis, or on a group of farms, or at industry level).The subject involves the student initially selecting a problem to analyse, defining the problem, providing alternate solutions and making recommendations to the producer(s)/industry on the problem. A written report covering these areas will be produced. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC504
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 Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Masters of Animal Science
Postgraduate Certificate of Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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 the investigation;
Produce a scientifically valid written report justifying recommendations an appropriate for a lay producer;
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the field of the investigation. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Whole farm analysis
Problem identification
Economic comparisons of options
Report writing
Oral communication to peers and clients |
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information. |
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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.
