Agronomy 2 (AGRC3002)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ One Off
2L 1T 3W 3P
Incompatible
PLNT3003, AGRC3022
Prerequisite
AGRC2040 and AGRC2048
Assessment methods
Reports
Presentation
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Jaquie Mitchell ()
Dr Jaquie Mitchell (jaquie.mitchell@uq.edu.au)
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 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will examine the importance and application of physiology and agronomy in crop production systems. In both a classroom and field setting, this will include exploration of the influence of environment and management on crop growth in sustainable farming systems. This course will cover topics such as farming systems, fertiliser management, crop modelling and climate change, optimising productivity under water stress, integrated pest and weed management, managing herbicide resistance and drivers of yield.
