Overview

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science is designed to produce graduates that are capable of addressing complex problems in the Agricultural industry. Students will integrate elements of biological, environmental, social, cultural, ethical, management and communication theories and will formulate innovative solutions in line with defined goals and values using a client/advisor approach. The course uses the scientific method as the principal philosophical approach to problem solving, with a particular focus on the production of primary and secondary products of plant and animal origin. Teaching in this course will be grounded in a combination of traditional fundamental sciences and theories as well as current in applications using a “research led teaching” strategy. It aims to supply the industry with graduates that have a strong understanding of contemporary issues in Agriculture and are able to evaluate and adopt new technologies and practices. Finally, it aims to produce graduates that will contribute positively to the Australian society by displaying strong ethical, social, cultural and communication skills.

The Pass stream aims to produce graduates that have some experience in applying their knowledge and skills in solving a range of agricultural problems in a professional environment. The inclusion of majors enables students to align their studies with their agricultural career aspirations.

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required65

Admission

Entry Requirement

Other graduation requirements

This course contains workplace learning components requiring students to spend time on a farm and/or agricultural businesses (AGS120, PSC221, AGS300 and AGS407). Additional workplace learning may be required depending on restricted elective selection. 

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set256 Credit Points

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Recall major biological, environmental, social, ethical and management theories and relate them to Agricultural contexts.
2.
Acquire and interpret biophysical information relating to an Agricultural problem and plan for appropriate solutions.
3.
Apply a range of professional techniques relating to the production of plants and animals and reflect on the effectiveness of these techniques.
4.
Compare and contrast information from a range of sources, critically interpret reputable literature and draw conclusions.
5.
Apply a range of strategies to conduct group activities in a range of professional and social contexts.
6.
Using a scientific approach, combine knowledge from biological, environmental, social, cultural, ethical and management disciplines with biophysical information to construct a solution to a complex agricultural problem for a range of hypothetical clients.
7.
Design and implement a range of written, verbal and digital experiences to communicate technical, professional and basic research information to a range of audiences.
8.
Combine knowledge from biological, environmental, social, cultural, ethical and management disciplines, with biophysical information to construct, plan and implement a solution to a complex agricultural problem in the workplace.
9.
Critically reflect on their professional knowledge, skills, values and goals and plan for further self-development.
10.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge, skill and application in their chosen major.

Alternative exit options

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science is part of an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower. Students may elect to exit the course after the completion of the requirements for: 4420AG01 Bachelor of Agriculture 4220AG01 Associate Degree … For more content click the Read More button below.