Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Unit available for students wishing to spend Semester studying at Bogor Agricultural University, West Java, Indonesia as part of ACICIS Study Indonesia's Agriculture Semester Program. This study option will be of particular interest to Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management and Environmental Science students, though students from other majors are also welcome to take part. No background in Indonesian language is required by participants.
This program allows students to take units in a number of internationally accredited study programs at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), including units in agribusiness, agronomy and horticulture, plant protection, forestry, food science and technology, and animal production technology. With classes taught in English, from an Indonesian perspective, students will be well-placed to become leaders in international agricultural development with a solid understanding of the food security and resource management challenges facing Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region. Students are also able to undertake a professional practicum placement (internship) at an Indonesian host organisation to complement their formal studies. Host organisations will likely include global research organisations, local and international NGOs and agricultural production companies
- Credit
- 24 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop their understanding and academic knowledge of Indonesia's agriculture sector and prevailing agricultural practices,; (2) develop their understanding and academic knowledge of the food security and resource management challenges facing Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region; (3) apply their knowledge and academic skills in the Indonesian agriculture sector; and (4) enhance their understanding of Indonesian academic culture, and gain first-hand experience of the challenges of intercultural management and communication.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: Assessment completed in Indonesia. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Note
- The ACICIS Agriculture Semester Program (ASP) allows students to enrol in a suite of units at Bogor Agricultural University, including subjects in agribusiness, agronomy and horticulture, plant protection, forestry, food science and technology, and animal production technology. With classes taught in English, from an Indonesian perspective, students undertaking the ASP will be well-placed to become leaders in international agricultural development, equipped with a strong understanding of the food security and resource management challenges facing Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region. Students will also be given the opportunity to undertake a professional practicum placement at an Indonesian host organisation to complement their studies.
For more information about how to apply for the Agriculture Semester Program, please visit the Global Learning Studio site:
https://www.globalstudio.uwa.edu.au/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10577
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.