Abstract
Digital disruption to Agricultural practice is causing transformative change in some sectors of the Industry. In this subject students examine the range of current applications of digital technology to Agriculture globally and its likely impact in the future. The aim of this subject is to provide students with the opportunity … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Digital disruption in AgricultureDigital tools and their application with respect to: i) data collection; ii) interpretation; iii) simulation; iv) prediction; v) decision-making; and vi) communicationDigital citizenshipProfessional practice and future skills in digital agriculture
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe the range of digital agriculture applications occurring globally in agriculture and debate their productive, environmental, social and human impact on agricultural systems;
2.
be able to appraise the appropriateness of key digital tools to current farm systems;
3.
be able to integrate knowledge and apply skills in digital technology to an agricultural situation and reflect on the outcomes;
4.
be able to develop and implement a strategy for project delivery; and
5.
be able to articulate digital citizenship in professional practice.
Assumed knowledge
SPA215 GIS 1: Principles of Geographic Information SystemsSPA217 Remote Sensing of the Environment
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours), Master of Sustainable Agriculture Articulated Set and Master of Agricultural Business Management Articulated Set.
Students undertaking cross-institutional study can apply for approval from the Course Director.
Learning activities
Residential School