Science, Engineering and Technology

KLA115

2010  KLA115  Land, Food and Water for a Sustainable Future

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA115 H Distance(H) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Covers ecological principles including energy flow and nutrient cycling in natural and managed ecosystems. Features of managed ecosystems including maintenance of soil fertility, control of competing organisms (diseases, pests, weeds), and productivity are also covered in systems ranging from shifting cultivation in the tropics to intensive horticulture. The ecological, economic and social sustainability of these systems is considered in relation to diversity, intensity of management, and productivity. Environmental issues in agriculture such as vegetation, land and water degradation, wildlife diversity, pests and weeds, pesticide use, and biological control are discussed. Examples of horticultural, forestry, animal production and cropping systems will be used to illustrate major principles covered in the unit.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (60%), continuous assessment (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 lectures, 3 hrs tutorial/excursions weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr PH Brown (Coordinator), Dr T Acuna

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