Overview
This unit examines the scientific basis of value adding in food production, processing and distribution. It covers management of inputs, production practices, post production product handling and processing, and wholesale and retail distribution in agricultural supply chains. Chains from different agricultural industries are analysed to identify where product attributes that are valued by the consumer have been incorporated, and on-farm profitability is assessed within these chain case studies to demonstrate the links between valued product attributes and grower returns. The use of value chain analysis tools in assessing the functioning of existing supply chains is demonstrated. The unit provides students with an understanding of sectors of the agricultural industry beyond on-farm production, knowledge of the tools that can be used to analyse supply chains, and awareness of important aspects of supply chain functioning that underlie profitable agricultural businesses.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
ENVR11012 Application of Environmental Science
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Students
Some amount of compulsory forum activity (or other interactive learning mode) would possibly be beneficial for students to help consolidate and apply ideas.
Implement Zoom
Feedback from Students
A little light in content.
Add more relevant content.
- Explain the scientific basis of food product quality attributes.
- Explain the concepts of value chain management.
- Apply the principles of value chain management in the analysis of agricultural supply chains.
Per NPC1156
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Word
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.cozzolino@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Unit
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Understanding the Features of Australian Agricultural Industries
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Features of Agricultural Supply Chains
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Identification of the Product Attributes that are Valued by Consumers
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Value Linked to Inputs and Production Practices
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Value Linked to Post Production Sectors of the Supply Chain
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Tools in Value Chain Analysis
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Case Studies in Value Chain Analysis
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Fresh fruit and vegetables
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Case Studies in Value Chain Analysis
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Processed fruit and vegetable products
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Case Studies in Value Chain Analysis
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Meat products
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Case Studies in Value Chain Analysis
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Non food agricultural products
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Revision
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1 Written Assessment
An industry sector (e.g. beef cattle) will be selected by you for this assignment, and each student will be required to summarize the key features of that industry sector, identify major supply chains associated with the sector and present an analysis of the most important aspects of those supply chains.
Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2017)
Students will be assessed based on the following criteria;
- Knowledge of the industry sector and supply chains analysed in the assignment
- Analysis and evaluation of the information presented
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Explain the scientific basis of food product quality attributes.
- Communication
- Information Literacy
2 Written Assessment
A detailed description of an agricultural value chain will be provided to the class. Students will undertake an analysis of this value chain, comparing features to other chains and drawing conclusions on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the value chain.
Week 10 Friday (22 Sept 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017)
The following assessment criteria will be used in this assignment:
- Knowledge of the general principles of value chain analysis.
- Analysis and evaluation of information.
- Communication, including adherence to English conventions (structure, punctuation, spelling, grammar, terminology and referencing conventions).
- Explain the scientific basis of food product quality attributes.
- Explain the concepts of value chain management.
- Apply the principles of value chain management in the analysis of agricultural supply chains.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
Examination
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
