Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303324 (v.2) Food and Agribusiness Marketing 201 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The study of a range of specific and general models and operations research techniques and research of own development and effective incorporation into practical decision support systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Define research problems and choose appropriate techniques to analyse the problem and identify various analytical techniques used in farm management. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of principles and techniques learned in the unit including research design and/or project design, goal setting, feasibility studies, optimisation and mathematical programming, simulation, soft systems, modelling and forecasting, goal setting and strategic planning, logistics and supply chain management. Apply specific technique(s) in case study(ies) to demonstrate understanding and the practical uses of these analytical techniques and identify the scope and limitations. Demonstrate ability to write clear and concise reports and present orally in a clear and logical manner and to respond to questions raised by the audience. Demonstrate use of information technology (including computers, web) as a tool/ resource when studying or analysing agribusiness systems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Anderson, J.R. Dillon, J.L. and Hardaker, J.B. (1977). Agricultural Decision Analysis. Iowa State University Press, Ames. Barnard, C.S. and Nix, J.S. (1979). Farm Planning and Control. (2nd ed). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Leedy, P.D. (1997). Practical Research: Planning and Design. (6th ed). Merrill Prentice Hall, Collumbus. Sydney. Pannell, D.J. (1997). Introduction to Practical Linear Programming. John Wiley and Sons, New York. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay and Seminar presentation 20%, Final written examination or semester test 30%, Practical file 25%, Project 25%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50301 Horticulture | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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