Land and Food Resources

Breadth Subjects in Land and Food Resources

As part of the Melbourne Model, the Faculty of Land and Food Resources will be offering a number of Breadth subjects for students undertaking one of the New Generation Bachelor Degrees.

You can choose single subjects at each year level or follow through a three-year sequence for the duration of your course. Each of these subjects will count as 12.5 points towards the 75 points of ‘Breadth’ subjects you will need to complete your degree.

Land and Food Resources have developed a number of subjects that students can choose in 2008, on their own, or as part of a sequence.

Subjects Available:

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Animals in Society (208-108)

Offered in Semester 2

This subject will examine and evaluate society's use of domestic animals, and highlight the ethical, scientific and economic impact of human interactions with animals in production, research and amenity systems.

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Australia in the Wine World (586-101)

Offered in Semester 2

This subject will introduce students to the Australian wine industry and its role in world wine production.

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Food for a Healthy Planet (800-121)

Offered in Semester 1

Food is a basic human need. But what should we eat? Not all food is good for us, and a balance between diet and exercise is required for a healthy life. Likewise, not all food production methods are good for the environment. Again, a balance between human needs and the health of our environment is required, especially as the world's population grows and global climate patterns change.

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Governing Environments (880-105)

Offered in Semester 1

In this subject students will be introduced to the ecological and economic theories and practices that relate to the use and management of natural resources and built environments and to the approaches governments use to resolve the conflicts that arise.

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Natural Environments (880-101)

Offered in Semesters 1 & 2

An understanding of natural systems is crucial for sustainable management and design. This subject introduces students to the main systems that shape the natural world. The subject examines the evolution of the planet Earth, our climate and global weather and the formation and processes of our present landscapes and associated ecosystems.

Enquiries:

Please contact:
Louisa King
+61 3 834 46390
kingl@unimelb.edu.au

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