Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape (AGRC1016)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2015
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Web Based
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
Incompatible
ABUS1003 or MGTS1961, AGRC7037
Assessment methods
Essay + participation in 2 Web-based Discussion Boards and associated Dot Point Report + Online Quiz + Innovative 'E' Agribusiness and Mobile Phone App Design Project (incl PowerPoint presentation).
Course enquiries
A/Prof Kim Bryceson
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
An introducion to the electronically enabled food and fibre sector. The concept of the e-landscape and the associated major technologies used through the supply chain of various agri-industries from on-farm (eg precision farming, the NLIS, irrigation management) to the end customer (eg product traceability systems, cold chain technologies, and social media). Current agri and enviro industry examples will be used throughout. Students are expected to spend approximately 2hrs per week online and 6hrs of self study. Course materials available online via the Blackboard site.
