Decision Support Systems are being used as a new way of learning in agricultural and natural resources courses at UNE. These computer packages provide predictive outcomes (both biological and economic) for agricultural systems in a wide diversity of environments. This approach grew out of the GrassGro Teaching Project at UNE (1999-2001).

UNE, in conjunction with CSIRO and with the support of Horizon Agriculture, is making a number of Decision Support Systems (or Tools) available to enhance learning.

The aim of this approach to learning is to:

• Facilitate learning about important but complex interactions within ecosystems

• Offer students an opportunity to develop work-ready, relevant skills using computer aided decision support tools

• Facilitate students adopting a deeper, problem-solving approach to learning and

• Ensure that the decision support experiences are linked clearly to the broader curriculum.

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DSS Partners

DSS Tool Websites