• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

Agriculture is based essentially on the green plant and a knowledge of
plant  biology  and plant physiology is fundamental  in  understanding
agriculture.  This unit includes major topics and important  processes
and    principles   such   as   photosynthesis,  respiration,    plant
anatomy,  plant   taxonomy,  growth, water and  plants,  reproduction,
germination, hormone response, and environmental influences  on  plant
growth.

It   is   essential  that  agricultural  engineers  should   have   an
understanding  of  the  principles and processes  of  agronomy  (broad
hectare  crop  production),  horticulture  (production  of  fruit  and
vegetables),  and  agristology (pasture science) which  together  form
much  of  the  basis  of Australian agriculture.   Furthermore  it  is
essential  that they also understand animal husbandry associated  with
cattle,  sheep, pigs and poultry.  The unit concentrates on  processes
amenable to engineering technology such as pest control, heat balance,
and animals and their environment.