Pasture Science & Management (AGRC7051)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
AGRC3006
Restricted
In Person offering restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
Assessment methods
Case Study
Sampling Assignment
Literature Review
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Shane Campbell (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
Dr Shane Campbell (shane.campbell@uq.edu.au)
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Advanced coverage of important topics in tropical & subtropical pasture science including pasture plant improvement, pasture plant adaptation, yield & ecology of sown pastures, carrying capacity, pasture sampling, role of pastures & fodder crops in sustainable agriculture & livestock production, environmental issues. Practicals & field trips. Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for the In Person offering of this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
