Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Agriculture Food Sciences Schl

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

2-3 week intensive

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

Restricted to students enrolled in the BAgrSc(Hons)(2352) and BAgrSc(Hons)(NEW).

Assessment methods

Progressive Diary entries, final assignment and seminar.

Course enquiries

Work Integrated Learning

Field Experience

Course description

AGRC4054 will not be offered in 2020 due to restrictions on travel and field trips. It is expected the course will return to normal scheduling in 2021.

Tropical Agriculture will introduce students to the intensive tropical agricultural systems of Southeast Asia, and Indonesia in particular. The course involves a 2 week study tour to Gadjah Mada University in Java to become familiar with the diverse array of intensive farming systems and rich cultural heritage. The objective is to familiarize students with the agricultural environment, production systems and resources in Indonesia. Students will be able to reflect on the similarities and differences between agriculture in Indonesia and Australia; and they will gain an appreciation of Indonesian culture and society.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (27/06/2022 - 20/08/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (28/06/2021 - 21/08/2021) Gatton Internal Course Profile