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Production Animal Science
Bachelor of AgricultureMajorYear: 2017
Production Animal Science
Overview
This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in production animal science in the context of agricultural systems. Students of this major will study subjects in animal biology, nutrition and physiology, health and welfare. Graduates of this major will also gain a detailed understanding of animal production industries, and how management strategies can optimise growth and product quality.
This major will be available to students who commenced the B-AGR from 2016 onwards. The subjects comprising the third year of this new major are subject to review in 2017, and may be altered for 2018
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students will have
- A strong understanding of animal management in agricultural production systems
- An understanding of the determinants of optimal animal health and production
- The ability to critically evaluate management decisions in animal systems, and formulate plans that will ensure industry and environmental sustainability
- An understanding of current issues facing animal agricultural production systems
- Skills to effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate the welfare and environmental implications of animal production systems
- The ability to communicate and discuss scientific and industry information with relevant stakeholders
- The capacity for initiating and maintaining cooperative relationships with colleagues
- The ability to analyse and interpret data generated in agricultural systems
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
150 credit points
The Production Animal Science major is undertaken across Years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Agriculture.
At Year 2 the major for Production Animal Science consists of Level 2 subjects:
- 25 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Agriculture degree
- 50 credit points of core subjects for the major
- 25 credit points of elective subject
In Year 2, students also have the option of undertaking a semester of study (Semester 2) at Dookie Campus. Students who study this semester at Dookie would normally be expected to complete all four subjects offered at Dookie Campus. Two of these subjects, AGRI20040 Enterprise Management and AGRI20035 Applied Crop Production and Horticulture, will count as electives. A student completing the semester of study at Dookie will be eligible to progress to Year 3 of the Production Animal Science major.
At Year 3 the major for Production Animal Science consists of Level 3 subjects:
- 25 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Agriculture degree
- 37.5 credit points of core subjects for the major
- 37.5 credit points of elective subjects
Subject Options
Core for Year 2 - Parkville Option
All students who choose to study the entire second year of the Bachelor of Agriculture year at Parkville will be required to complete the following core subjects in Year 2 for the Production Animal Science major:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON20012 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MIIM20004 | No longer available | ||
AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives for Year 2 - Parkville Option
Students studying the entire year at Parkville have the option to take 25 points of elective subjects at Year 2.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AGRI20003 | Sustainable Food Systems | June (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
DASC20012 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI20037 | Crop Production and Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 - Dookie Option
Students who select to study the second semester at the Dookie Campus would normally be required to study the following eight subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ECON20012 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MIIM20004 | No longer available | ||
AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20040 | Enterprise Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20035 | Applied Crop Production and Horticulture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 3
The Production Animal Science major will be further refined for 2018 and incorporate the following Level 3 subjects:
Core to Major:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DASC30006 | Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC30015 | Animal Welfare and Ethics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30028 | Production Animal Health Applications | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Electives:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DASC30005 | Applied Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC30013 | Animal Systems Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC30016 | No longer available |
The course coordinator may approve enrolment into additional elective subjects at Level 2 or 3 where it is demonstrated that the selected subject is cognate and relevant to the major.
Last updated: 30 January 2024