Plant Production Principles & Technologies (AGRC1024)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 1 Hour/ Fortnight
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Excursion 5 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Seminar 7 Hours/ One Off
Excursions 1 x 2 hours, 1 x 3 hours
Incompatible
AGRC1014, AGRC1022
Assessment methods
Tutorial exercises
Presentation
Final Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Alwyn Williams (Semester 1, Regular, Gatton, In person)
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will introduce students to fundamental plant production principles that underpin agriculture. Students will gain knowledge of major agricultural systems operating in Australia and globally, and understand key concepts in soil, nutrient, water and pest management. Students will also learn about the growing role of technology in plant production, explore grand challenges facing agriculture, and develop quantitative skills to assess plant production practices.
