School Of Science And HealthAgronomyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300524.2
Discipline: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
AG307A - Agronomy
About this Unit
IN 2013 THIS UNIT WILL BE REPLACED BY UNIT 300863 - AGRONOMY. This unit aims to enable students to develop a sound understanding of the
broad principles involved in the production and management of crops and
pastures, identification of plant species, linking crop/pasture growth to
animal production, and interacting with researchers, community workers
and industry professionals in understanding broader and specific issues
related to agronomy. Topics include basic crop and pasture botany, seed
physiology, crop/pasture establishment, growth, development, adaptation,
grazing management and plant protection. Students manage a crop in the
field and a pot trial in the glasshouse. The practical sessions enable
students to apply the management principles and become familiar with
various measuring techniques.