Overview
Overview
This graduate diploma program will allow candidates to acquire knowledge and skills for agriculture and food security. Candidates will study farming systems in southern Australia and globally. These systems have relevance to mediterranean environments around the world, and to areas where agricultural production is determined by rainfall during the cooler part of the year. The program will cover science and technology for crop, pasture and livestock production (including the roles of genetics and management in achieving sustainable production against environmental constraints), and their integration into viable farming systems. Special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies for precise management of crops and livestock, and the role of these technologies in ensuring sustainable and environmentally sound production systems into the future.
What you'll learn
- have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food security that is distinct from that of their bachelor-level studies and is typically at a level that includes some opportunity for developing and/ or applying ideas
- can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to agriculture and food security
- understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in representative environments using digital technologies
- can integrate knowledge, handle complexity, and formulate judgements including reflection related to relevant social and ethical responsibilities
- comprehend that agriculture and food security are international disciplines with varying perspectives as demonstrated in the diversity of opinion identified while undertaking this course
- have the learning skills to allow them to continue to develop study and industry practise skills for a career in agriculture and food security