HORT 1006 Protected Cropping Biosecurity and Pollination

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301214

Coordinator Lihua Li Opens in new window

Description The protected cropping industry in Australia is a rapidly expanding sector. There is an identified need for trained professionals who have an understanding of the management of plant pests and diseases. Students studying this course will learn industry best practice related to biosecurity, pest and disease management and emergency response procedures. In addition to pest and disease management the challenges of pollination in the context of Australian protected cropping will be explored. Western Sydney University is home to the state of the art National Vegetable and Protected Cropping Centre (NVPCC), this facility will be utilized in the on campus components of this course.

School Science

Discipline Horticulture

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Portfolio - A collection of evidence for weekly learning achievements. 1000 words or equivalent 30 N Individual
Professional Task - Professional documentation 1500 words or equivalent 30 Y Individual
Presentation 10 minutes 20 N Group
Final Quiz - online 2 hours 20 N Individual

Teaching Periods