Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape (AGRC1016)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
4 (2L, 2P)
Incompatible
ABUS1003 or MGTS1961
Assessment methods
Essay + participation in 2 Web-based Discussion Boards and associated Dot Point Report + Online Quiz + Innovative 'E' Agribusiness and Mobile Phone App Development Project (incl proposal and PowerPoint presentation).
Course enquiries
A/Prof K. Bryceson
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
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.