Abstract

In this subject, students will be introduced to scientific experimentation, fundamental applied statistics and the technologies crucial to the understanding and operation of modern precision agriculture methodology within a variety of agricultural contexts. General mathematic and computer skills will be developed and further expanded to allow students to collect, analyse, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Agricultural Science: Introductory experimentation: experimental design, introductory statistics (means, medians, regression, correlations, ANOVA and least significant differences);Ethics: experimentation (use of animals, people and data presentation); andData handling: Excel usage (files, spreadsheets, pivot tables, linked formulas). Precision Agriculture: Location science: Global Positioning Systems, Differential … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Online Test
2. Scientific Report Writing
3. Using GIS for Agriculture
4. Final Exam

Assumed knowledge

The students are expected to have an understanding of mathematics equivalent to HSC Mathematics Standard.