Plant Production Principles and Technologies (AGRC1024)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
AGRC1014, AGRC1022
Assessment methods
Assignments, Practicals and Tutorial assessment, Presentation, Group debate and Exam
Course enquiries
Dr Alwyn Williams
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will introduce students to fundamental plant production principles that underpin agriculture. Students will gain knowledge of major agricultural systems operating in Australia and globally, and understand key concepts in soil, nutrient, water and pest management. Students will also learn about the growing role of technology in plant production, explore grand challenges facing agriculture, and develop quantitative skills to assess plant production practices.
