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206-154 Horticultural Technology | |
Availability | Burnley campus. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Mr Ken James |
Prerequisites | 206-158 Horticultural Practices. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 36 hours of lectures, 36 hours of practical classes and tutorials |
Subject Description | This subject examines the range of machinery used in the management of horticultural sites, together with the principles of machinery operation and maintenance. Health and safety techniques to identify hazards associated with machinery used, the assessment of risk and the control methods used to comply with current legislation; basic site surveying techniques that will enable the production of site plans and levelling details, for horticultural and irrigation applications; irrigation equipment such as micro, trickle and sprinkler systems as used in horticulture; and water management principles used in the design and management of irrigation systems, including the evaluation of the performance of irrigation systems. |
Assessment | A 3-hour examination (50%), and two 3000 word assignments (each 25%). |
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