School Of ScienceAgricultural BiosecurityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301450.1
Discipline: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Foundation in chemical and biological sciences, quantitative thinking.
Equivalent Units
300787 Plant Microbiology and Protection, 300921 Plant Health and Biodiversity
Incompatible Units
300336 Plant Microbiology Interactions, 300643 Plant Protection
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 100 credit points
About this Unit
Students will be exposed to current and emerging biosecurity issues world food production systems are expected to comply with and develop to ensure sustainable and safe animal and plant products. This unit will enable you to recognise, monitor and control animal and plant pests (invertebrates, microorganisms and weeds) and their impact on human society and food security. Major areas of study include strategies and procedures to identify, record and assess damage to animal and plant products. Included in this unit are key issues related to legislative, physical, biological, genetic and chemical control methods, along their benefits and limitations. Theory and practice of integrated pest and disease management systems and issues associated with quarantine and biosecurity are contextually embedded in unit content and activity.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
PPE consisting of closed Footwear, Lab coat, approved safety glasses.
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