Tropical Agriculture (AGRC3054)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
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This course has been replaced by AGRC4054 from Semester 2 2020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 |