Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Agriculture Food Sciences Schl

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 week intensive

Restricted

Bachelor of Agricultural Science students only

Assessment methods

Progressive Diary entries, final assignment and seminar

Course enquiries

Dr Karen Harper

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course has been replaced by AGRC4054 from Semester 2 2020

Tropical Agriculture will introduce students to the intensive tropical agricultural systems of Southeast Asia, and Indonesia in particular. The course involves a 2 week study tour to Gadjah Mada University in Java to become familiar with the diverse array of intensive farming systems and rich cultural heritage. The objective is to familiarize students with the agricultural environment, production systems and resources in Indonesia. Students will be able to reflect on the similarities and differences between agriculture in Indonesia and Australia; and they will gain an appreciation of Indonesian culture and society. The course will be assessed by assignment and a seminar.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2019 (24/06/2019 - 17/08/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (25/06/2018 - 18/08/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (26/06/2017 - 19/08/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (27/06/2016 - 20/08/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (29/06/2015 - 22/08/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile