MAB352 - Agribusiness Technology
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2, 2020 will be online. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Warrnambool, Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Risti Permani |
| Prerequisite: | MAB251 or MAB242 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class per week and 1 x 2 hour seminar every second week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars |
Content
This Unit is designed to introduce students to some of the most influential and latest agribusiness technologies and innovations available in the region. Students will be provided with a solid understanding on how the innovation system works, and ability to identify opportunities and evaluate the potential impacts of technological and innovation adoption at an entity (e.g. farm or agribusiness company) or by the industry. To achieve this, the Unit focuses on providing a series of practical experience as well as opportunity to interact with leading experts in this field.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this Unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Characterise the different innovation systems and identify critical factors affecting the success of technological and innovation adoption | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify key industry issues and propose potential and relevant technologies and innovations to address the issues | GLO4: Critical Thinking |
| ULO3 | Collect information, apply the conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to assess potential impacts of specific technologies and innovations in agribusiness | GLO3: Digital Literacy GLO4: Critical Thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1 (individual) – Individual written report | 2000 words max | 25% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 (group) – Group Presentation and business report
| Presentation: 15 minutes Report: 1500 words | Presentation: 5% Report: 20% | Information not yet available |
| Examination | 2 hours | 50% | Exam period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Submit all assessments.
Learning Resource
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Unit Fee Information
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