VSC599 Whole Farm Major Consultancy (16)

It is recommended that VSC501 is completed at the same time or prior to enrolling in VSC599. The students 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:
- Define 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 VSC599, VSC503 and VSC504 must address clearly differentiated problems in each subject in order to obtain a passing grade.

Availability

Year-long Period 1 (31)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC599. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Masters of Animal Science
Postgraduate Certificate of Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science

Subject Relationships

VSC502 replaced by VSC599

Learning Outcomes

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;
  • be able to apply the principles of the 'whole farm approach' to an investigation;
  • be able to produce a scientifically valid written report justifying recommendations and appropriate for a lay producer; and
  • be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in the field of the investigation.

Syllabus

This 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 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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