AGRI 1010 Protected Cropping Climate Control and Technology
Legacy Code 301263
Coordinator Lihua Li Opens in new window
Student Contribution Band
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Outline plant growth behaviour and measurements of crop performance
- Explain why and how crops respond to environmental factors
- Describe the greenhouse technologies available to growers that facilitate environmental control
- Design a program which will optimise inputs for a specific crop in a controlled environment
- Simulate the management of a controlled growing environment - (AHCPHT503)
- Report on future prospects and solutions for crowing crops in managed environments
Subject Content
1.Understanding plant behaviour
2.Measuring crop performance
3.Crop response to environmental factors
4.Sensor technology
5.Radiation, temperature, coverings and supplemental lighting
6.Heating, cooling and dehumidifying
7.Vertical farm technology
8.Optimising inputs
9.Managing a controlled growing environment (AHCPHT503)
10.Gene technology
11.Robotics
12.Identifying future prospects
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 | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1,000 words or equivalent | 20 | N | Individual | |
| Professional Task | 1,500 words or equivalent | 30 | Y | Individual | |
| Investigative Report | 1,000 words or equivalent | 30 | N | Individual | |
| Final Quiz | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |