| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Online tasks and assessment |
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6%
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200 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Web communication, research and online quizzes. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1-4,6,7 |
| Unit Examination |
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40%
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2000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Open book exam on all Unit materials. For off-campus students exam held at intensive school. For on-campus students exam held last lecture. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1-3,6,7 |
| Written Essay |
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24%
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2300 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay on efficient use of cotton production inputs. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1,2,4
GA: 1-4,6 |
| Written Essay |
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6%
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|
600 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay on agronomic cotton issue addressed in industry magazine article. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1,2,4
GA: 1,2,4,6 |
| Written Essay |
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24%
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2300 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay on managing cotton for yield. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1,2,4
GA: 1,2,4,6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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understand the framework and principles of the cotton production system and will be able to demonstrate the agronomic skills and knowledge of natural, human and economy resources necessary to produce economically and environmentally sustainable cotton crops;
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understand the use of inputs, particularly crop nutrition and water management, for efficient cotton production;
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understand the infrastructure behind the production of cotton in Australia, from plant breeding and seed production through in-field growth to ginning of the raw cotton fibre;
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explain the differences between cotton production in Australia and other countries; and
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understand the importance and ways of managing cotton production systems towards greater ecomomic and environmental sustainability.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
This is a very practical and general subject based on presentations and materials prepared by cotton industry experts. The students knowledge is assessed via assignments, exams and web-based exercises.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Written communication skills are fostered via critically marked assignments.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
A global perspective of cotton production is essential and taught. Visiting and discussing many overseas cotton systems is encouraged and assessed via web based exercises.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
A strong science and technically based understanding is promoted and critically assessed via assignments and exams.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Off-campus students are already taking part in this process and it is encouraged. Undergraduate internal students are informed of the benefits of pursuing further studies to enhance their vocations.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Cotton production, as a process, automatically lends itself to assignments fostering and critically assessing problem solving skills.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
All practices in Applied Cotton Production are delivered within the context of social responsibility. Public perceptions of cotton production are low and this aspect needs to be carefully included in all course material.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Several exercises at residential schools are based on team work but not specifically taught or assessed.
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