Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 120-minute lecture weekly
1 x 120-minute workshop weekly
1 x 1-day field trip per semester
1 x 120-minute workshop weekly
1 x 1-day field trip per semester
Topic description
This topic focusses on the design of sustainable engineering systems from on-farm cereal grain production to ingredient. Topics include: Biology of cereal crops. Crop selection. Seeding. Irrigation. Weed eradication systems. Harvesting. Packaging. Storage. The design and development of engineering systems related to the use of selected products - flour, beer, etc. Precision farming approaches. Understanding of associated professional disciplines. This topic may involve field trips.
Educational aims
This topic aims to develop a deep understanding of the engineering problems and solutions in Cereal Production Systems, particularly those affecting Australian climatic conditions
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of this topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand the basic biological processes associated with cereal production
- Understand the complete cycle from on-farm cereal grain production to ingredient and/or product
- Explain the reasons behind the design of current cereal production systems and appreciate the history of past cereal production practices
- Appreciate the environment in which cereal production systems are used
- Contribute towards the design of cereal production systems and demonstrate an understanding of the choice of design options
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.
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South Australia 5042
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