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Bachelor of Agriculture (B-AGR) // Majors, minors and specialisations
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Dr Jason White
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Majors, minors & specialisations
Bachelor of Agriculture Majors
In the second year of study students in the Bachelor of Agriculture choose a major from one of the following areas:
- Production Animal Science
- Plant and Soil Science
- Agricultural Economics
Students also have the option of studying for Semester 2 in their second year of study at the Dookie Campus.
Production Animal Science
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.
Name | Credit Points |
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Production Animal Science | 150 |
Plant and Soil Science
This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding in plant and soil science in the context of agricultural production systems. Students of this major will study subjects in soil biology, plant health for growth and production and crop management. Students will also gain a detailed understanding of the drivers of plant industries and how management strategies can optimise yield and product quality.
Name | Credit Points |
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Plant and Soil Science | 150 |
Agricultural Economics
This major will provide graduates with a depth and breadth of understanding of economics in the context of agricultural production systems. Students will study subjects in economics, resource and farm management, and value chain analysis. Graduates of this major will be well equipped to analyse agricultural systems from an economic perspective, and provide advice on management decision making in this context.
Name | Credit Points |
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Agricultural Economics | 150 |
Last updated: 19 March 2024