IM500 Agroinformatics Capstone

DESCRIPTION

The capstone unit prepares students to undertake independent activity in the agroinformatics. It allows students to seek solutions to real-world issues, sourced from the industry, and faced within the agriculture using ICT as a tool. The project is undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor. Working skills in diverse and cross-functional situations are developed with an emphasis on solving real-life problems, managing tasks, and decision making. Students have an opportunity to strengthen soft skills, efficiently implement academic agroinformatics concepts, and improve the ability to compete in the job market.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management*

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

100 credit points, including RM501 Research Methodology

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Identify a contemporary or an emerging issue in the agroinformatics industry

LO2 Apply knowledge and skills acquired in the course to a real-world problem

LO3 Apply learnings to an authentic industry problem

LO4 Apply appropriate techniques to present the significance of their research, findings, and   recommendations

LO5 Communicate appropriately and professionally to a variety of audiences using range of presentation   styles

CONTENT

• As discussed with Supervisor

ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Analysis and Problem Definition - 30%

2. Client Report and Recommendations + Oral Presentation - 60%

3. Portfolio - 10%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Nil

Check with the lecturer each semester before purchasing any textbooks.