Professional Practice for Agriculture

This capstone subject provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during their Bachelor of Agriculture degree or Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science major) to analysis of large-scale challenges confronting agricultural industries. Students will develop the capacity to apply a 'systems thinking' approach to problems, utilising the understanding that they have developed throughout their studies of relevant environmental, economic, social and political factors. They will also develop their skills in gathering and interpreting evidence, teamwork, and oral and written communication. Students will undertake an investigation of an industry challenge of their choice, working both individually, and in small groups. Students will undertake guided reflection on their learning, as a basis for developing personal principles for ethical professional practice.

• 1Demonstrate detailed, evidence based knowledge and interpretation of current challenges facing agricultural production systems
• 2Articulate a 'systems-thinking' approach to agriculture, and to the sustainability of agricultural production systems
• 3Gather and interpret evidence, in order to identify options for addressing problems
• 4Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders to design potential improvement to current challenges facing agricultural production systems
• 5Articulate and demonstrate the principles of reflective and ethical professional practice, to guide students in their future study or employment
• 6Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and participate in structured group discussion to analyse issues and challenges affecting the sustainability of agricultural production systems
• 7Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in order to explore and progress possible solutions to improve the sustainability of agricultural production systems