Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
The course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of large scale organic crop production, protected cropping and food production in urban areas, including plant factories, hydroponics, and food forests.
The courseﾠprovidesﾠstudents with an understanding of the cultural and management practicesﾠunderpinning intensiveﾠtraditional and emerging horticultural systems. The knowledge gained in this course will allow students to make informed management decisionsﾠthatﾠmaintain or enhanceﾠproduction and meetﾠsocial, economic and environmental expectations.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students completing this course will be expected to have completed Biological concepts and plant science (AGRC1021) or an equivalent.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HORT2007
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AGRC1021
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- Another instance of the same course
All activities are shared, except students enrolled in internal mode are expected to attend any organised face-to-face activities. External students are not expected to attend any organised face-to-face activities.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Students enrolled in external mode are not expected to attend face-to-face activities.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of this course are to develop an understanding of the diversity of horticultural systems, including traditional and emerging systems, and to apply fundamental concepts of plant physiology to a range of horticultural scenarios.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the role of organic horticulture production in food security and critically analyse the acceptability and practicality of practices for different farming situations
LO2.
Describe the different protected cropping systems and evaluate their suitability for different crops
LO3.
Evaluate solutions to the urban food deserts in terms of the benefits for society and the environment
LO4.
Gather scientific information, make judgements on the quality of the information, synthesise ideas and communicate clearly in written and spoken form (where applicable)
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Sequential Assessment - Case Study on Module 1 - Organic horticulture | 10% |
16/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Online discussion via Teams | 10% |
6/09/2024 - 25/10/2024
Final submission due 25/10/2024 14:00 |
| Presentation | Video presentation | 20% |
6/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Sequential Assessment - Case Study on Module 2 - Protected cropping | 10% |
13/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Sequential Assessment - Case study on Module 3 - Urban food production | 10% |
18/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Sequential Assessment - Case Study on Module 1 - Organic horticulture
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Based on Module 1 - Organic horticulture, students are required to identify an industry challenge and present a case study. The report should contain an introduction, body, conclusion and reference list. It is important to research your chosen topic well using academic publications and/or quality websites. Using journal papers as your main source of information will enable you to include detailed scientific information, which is required to optimise your grade.
Reference list
You should include a list of all the literature cited using the APA style or a similar style of your choice.
General Presentation
Your report should be prepared with headings and subheadings to provide structure and clarity. The report should be typed using 12-point Times New Roman / Calibri /Arial and 1.5 line spacing.
Length: 1000 words +/- 10%, not including figures, tables and reference list.
Machine Translation (MT) may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of MT in each instance.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this task is prohibited.
A failure to reference MT use and / or the use of generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Online discussion via Teams
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
6/09/2024 - 25/10/2024
Final submission due 25/10/2024 14:00
- Learning outcomes
- L04
Task description
Students will need to view each of the videos posted by all other students via Teams. You will then need to critically analyse the video content and respond by adding your own concepts, thoughts and experiences. Ideally, students will read the comments posted by other students and add new comments to build the discussion. The inclusion of relevant photos or other media is encouraged. Students are reminded of the University's requirement for respectful communication.
Machine Translation (MT) may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of MT in each instance.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this task is prohibited.
A failure to reference MT use and / or the use of generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assessment task online via Teams. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Video presentation
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
6/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04
Task description
Students are required to prepare a video on a topic related to one of the modules covered in the course. For example, compost production for organic farming or nutrient management in aquaponics. While your topic must be related to a module, it can be an aspect that was not covered in-depth, but is of interest to you. You can be as creative as you wish with your video, but as a minimum you must prepare a PowerPoint presentation and voice over. For identity verification, you must include yourself in the video. The recording should be 3 minutes in length. Please do not include videos of other people or businesses (unless it is your own), as this would require written consent. The video must be submitted online and will be viewed by other students in the course.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assessment task online via Teams. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Due to the nature of the assessment a maximum extension length of 14 days will apply.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Sequential Assessment - Case Study on Module 2 - Protected cropping
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
13/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Based on Module 2 - Protected cropping, students are required to identify an industry challenge and present a case study. The report should contain an introduction, body, conclusion and reference list. It is important to research your chosen topic well using academic publications and/or quality websites. Using journal papers as your main source of information will enable you to include detailed scientific information, which is required to optimise your grade.
Reference list
You should include a list of all the literature cited using the APA style or a similar style of your choice.
General Presentation
Your report should be prepared with headings and subheadings to provide structure and clarity. The report should be typed using 12-point Times New Roman / Calibri /Arial and 1.5 line spacing.
Length: 1000 words +/- 10%, not including figures, tables and reference list.
Machine Translation (MT) may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of MT in each instance.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this task is prohibited.
A failure to reference MT use and / or the use of generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Sequential Assessment - Case study on Module 3 - Urban food production
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
18/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
Based on Module 3 - Urban food production, students are required to identify an industry challenge and present a case study. The report should contain an introduction, body, conclusion and reference list. It is important to research your chosen topic well using academic publications and/or quality websites. Using journal papers as your main source of information will enable you to include detailed scientific information, which is required to optimise your grade.
Reference list
You should include a list of all the literature cited using the APA style or a similar style of your choice.
General Presentation
Your report should be prepared with headings and subheadings to provide structure and clarity. The report should be typed using 12-point Times New Roman / Calibri /Arial and 1.5 line spacing.
Length: 1000 words +/- 10%, not including figures, tables and reference list.
Machine Translation (MT) may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of MT in each instance.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this task is prohibited.
A failure to reference MT use and / or the use of generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Legal Declaration By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The exam may cover any content in this course.
The final exam in this course will be a paper exam for all students enrolled in the course. External students must sit the exam at the location listed in their personalised exam timetable.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all of your exams.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must receive a passing grade in the Final exam to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 0% - 34% for all assessment items |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 35% - 46% for all assessment items |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score of 47% - 49% for all assessment items |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 50% - 64% for all assessment items |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 65% - 74% for all assessment items |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 75% - 84% for all assessment items |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score of 85% - 100% for all assessment items |
Additional course grading information
Course Grading Hurdles:ﾠ
To pass the course students must (1) achieve a passing mark in the final exam, and (2) achieve an overall mark for the entire course assessments of 50% or greater.
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on marks from a combination of progressive assessment and the final exam and the student does not score a passing mark in the final exam, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
TurnItIn Assignments
TurnItIn Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site.ﾠ If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action. ﾠ
Please note the following when writing your assignmentsﾠ
You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.ﾠ
Results
Unless specifically indicated by the Course Administrator, where possible, all attempts will be made to release results for progressive assessment tasks within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester and unless otherwise indicated by the Course Administrator, all attempts will be made to release the results before the end of the semester examination period. Results and feedback will be available through Turnitin and release date will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.
Re-mark Applications – refer to theﾠUniversity's Re-mark Policyﾠto check your eligibility
- Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
- You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
- Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
- Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
- Remark applicationsﾠwill notﾠbe considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred Mid-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the my.UQ website
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| HORT3009 Blackboard site - is the main method of communication | http://learn.uq.edu.au |
Additional learning resources information
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Learning activities
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
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- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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