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16. Bachelor of Agricultural Science
16.1. Course objectives
16.2. Career opportunities
16.3. Course outline
16.4. Elective subjects
This course is offered at the Parkville campus of the University. Students may need to travel to Burnley campus for some subjects.
Agricultural Science is essentially the study of the science and management of systems for the production of food and fibre in a sustainable way. When you study agricultural science you are taught the principles and applications of science, economics, social science and management.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science lends itself to degree specialisation in crop production, animal production, agribusiness, and various multidisciplinary packages such as systems analysis and management.
Students who have completed this course should have acquired:
an ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental scientific precepts across a range of disciplines, with a high level of achievement in one or more of the disciplines of agricultural science relating to soils, plants and animals in production systems;
an understanding of the structures of agriculture and related industries and the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international trade competitiveness;
the capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis, and solution of agricultural and environmental problems;
the ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
an understanding of principles of sound practice in relation to health, safety, animal welfare and the environment in agriculture and related industries;
a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer.
Agricultural Science graduates have the skills to take up a career in a wide variety of areas including research and development organisations, financial institutions and banks, marketing and journalism, environmental and business consulting firms, international trade, food processing companies and farm management and extension positions. Graduates are also well equipped to pursue careers in non-agricultural sectors
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 202-101 Chemistry for Land and Food Resources | 12.5 | |
| or | ||
| 610-141 Chemistry A | 12.5 | |
| Students with a VCE score of 25 or greater in Chemistry or equivalent should enrol in 610-141 Chemistry A | ||
| 202-103 Biology for Land and Food Resources | 12.5 | |
| or | ||
| 650-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms | 12.5 | |
| Students with a VCE score of 25 or greater in Biology make take 650-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms. | ||
| 202-104 Information Technology and Communication | 12.5 | |
| or | ||
| 202-107 Mathematics for Land and Food Resources | 12.5 | |
| Students entering without VCE Mathematical Methods or equivalent must enrol in 202-107 Mathematics for Land and Food Resources | ||
| 208-109 Australian Agricultural Production Sys | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 202-106 Land Resources | 12.5 | |
| 207-101 Economics of Resource Use | 12.5 | |
| 650-142 Genetics & The Evolution of Life | 12.5 | |
| One elective* | 12.5 | |
| Sub total | 100.0 | |
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 202-201 Plant Function | 12.5 | |
| 202-202 Experimental Design/Statistical Methods | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 202-203 Soil and Water Resources | 12.5 | |
| 208-210 Financial Management for Resource Ind I | 12.5 | |
| Electives | ||
| Four electives* | 50.0 | |
| Sub total | 100.0 | |
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 202-302 Human Resource Management | 12.5 | |
| Year long subjects | ||
| 202-001 Industry Placement# | 0 | |
| 202-301 Industry Project | 25 | |
| 202-301 Industry Project (25 points, year-long) may be replaced by 202-303 Industry Project (25 points, Semester 1 or Semester 2) | ||
| Elective subjects | ||
| Five electives* | 62.5 | |
| Sub total | 100.0 | |
| Fourth year (honours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 208-411 Research Philosophies and Statistics | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 202-404 Emerging Issues in Land Resources | 12.5 | |
| Year long subjects | ||
| 202-401 Honours Research Project | 50 | |
| 202-401 Honours Research Project (50 points, year-long) may be replaced by 202-402 Honours Research Project (50 points, Semester 1 or Semester 2) or 202-403 Honours Research Project (50 points, mid-year entry). | ||
| Elective subjects | ||
| Two electives* | 50 | |
| Sub total | 100.0 | |
*Electives can be selected from the following lists or from approved subjects from other courses.
Electives may be selected from the following list and a limited number may be selected from approved subjects from other courses.
Insufficient enrolments may lead to an elective subject being suspended. Not all electives are offered at all campuses.
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Points | |
| 208-101 Farm Animal Biology | 12.5 | |
| 208-107 Vineyard and Winery Operations I | 12.5 | |
| 610-141 Chemistry A | 12.5 | |
| 610-142 Chemistry B | 12.5 | |
| Fourth year (honours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 207-301 Global Environment & Sustainable Systems | 12.5 | |
| 207-401 Soil Management and Conservation | 12.5 | |
| 207-410 Agroforestry | 12.5 | |
| 207-414 Social Research Methods | 12.5 | |
| 208-402 Advanced Plant Breeding and Improvement | 12.5 | |
| 208-407 Genetics and Animal Breeding | 12.5 | |
| 208-409 Animal Welfare | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 202-304 Resource Mgt & Agric Systems Analysis | 12.5 | |
| 207-404 Agricultural Policy&International Trade | 12.5 | |
| 207-413 Community Mgt Of Land & Natural Resource | 12.5 | |
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