University of Adelaide
1 semester
This course examines how climate change impacts plant growth and food production systems, integrating physiology, genetics, and agronomy to help students understand and predict agricultural outcomes in future climate scenarios.
This is an undergraduate level 3 course with no formal prerequisites. Students should have foundational knowledge from previous agricultural or plant science courses, as the curriculum integrates concepts of physiology, biochemistry, genetics, agronomy, and pest management. No assumed knowledge is specified, making it accessible to students with relevant agricultural background.
The course covers global cycles and models, water and energy systems, carbon cycles, and plant physiology in relation to climate. Key topics include natural and anthropogenic causes of climate variation, impacts on plant processes such as phenology, photosynthesis, respiration and growth, global climate models and their limitations, implications of changing climate on various cropping systems, plant responses to climate change in agricultural and horticultural species, and critical analysis of peer-reviewed literature on climate change science.
Adelaide University's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine offers this course through the Waite Campus, a leading agricultural research and education facility. The university combines contemporary curriculum with practical, on-campus learning experiences, integrating real-world agricultural challenges with rigorous scientific analysis to prepare students for careers in sustainable food production.
Graduates can pursue careers in agricultural science, climate adaptation planning, crop management, agricultural consulting, environmental management, food security analysis, and research. The course prepares students for roles in government agricultural departments, private agricultural companies, international development organizations, and research institutions focused on sustainable food production and climate resilience.
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