794-221 Industry Stream Engineering

Irrigation, Machinery and Construction.

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:

• apply engineering principles to specific horticultural industry applications;

• understand the use of specialised horticultural equipment as applied to specific industry applications; and

• apply engineering principles to environmental management, of both the natural and artificial environments.

The topics will include a study of specialised engineering equipment and techniques used in specific industry applications such as arboriculture, landscape construction, parks and gardens, nurseries, and turf management. Case studies will be conducted of industry applications of engineering principles and equipment in the construction and maintenance of horticultural facilities according to the selected streams. This may include landscape and earthworks construction in golf courses and parks and gardens, environmental management and monitoring in greenhouses, structural principles for buildings, pruning and maintenance equipment for trees, and advanced irrigation and equipment control.

Examination 1.5 hours (50%), case study assignment 1500 words.