Bachelor of Agriculture (B-AGR) // Course structure
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Coordinators:
Ros Gall
Tony Weatherly
Course structure
The Bachelor of Agriculture consists of 300 course points overall.
- 150 points of course core subjects:
- 8 core Level 1 subjects (8 x 12.5 points)
- 3 core Level 2 subjects (3 x 12.5 points)
- 1 core Level 3 subject (1 x 12.5 points)
- 37.5 points as completion of one of three prescribed majors
- 3 prescribed Level 3 subjects for the major (3 x 12.5 points)
- 25 points of B-AGR electives at Level 3
- 50 points of B-AGR electives at Level 2. Selected subjects to include prerequisites for student’s intended major. Selected subjects can include Dookie option.
- 37.5 points of additional B-AGR electives where
- No more than 25 points at Level 1
Progression: Students must complete at least 50 points of study at one subject year Level before attempting enrolment in a subject at the next subject year Level.
Subject options
The following description represents a full time enrolment. A part-time enrolment would be a variation of this.
Year 1 - 100 points
All core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10045 | Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10046 | Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10047 | Agriculture in Australia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10048 | Plant Production Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10049 | Animal Production Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENVS10001 | Natural Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10050 | Agricultural Systems Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI10051 | Genetics for Agriculture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 - 100 points
Three core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20042 | Agricultural Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Note. AGRI20043 is a course core subject for students commencing from 2018 onwards. It is not a course core subject for students commencing the B-AGR prior to 2018, however it is recommended that all students complete it).
Plus 62.5 points of B-AGR Electives - or, for students who commenced prior to 2018, 75 points of B-AGR electives.
- A student’s choice of electives in Year 2 is informed by prerequisites for selected subjects at Level 3 in Year 3, including the required Level 3 subjects in the student’s selected major
- In Year 2 students should select Level 2 subjects as per course progression rules.
Recommended Level 2 B-AGR electives, based on intended major:
Production Animal Science major:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI20003 | Sustainable Food Systems | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
| ANSC20001 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20002 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20044 | Microbiology in Agriculture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plant and Soil Science major:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI20003 | Sustainable Food Systems | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20037 | Crop Production and Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20044 | Microbiology in Agriculture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Agricultural Economics major:
There are no specific recommended elective subjects in Year 2 for this major.
Dookie Campus Option
Students who select to undertake studies in semester 2, Year 2 at the Dookie Campus enrol in four prescribed subjects. One of these subjects is a course core (AGRI20038 Principles of Soil Science). The remaining three are approved Level 2 B-AGR Electives.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI20035 | Applied Crop Production and Horticulture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20038 | Principles of Soil Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20040 | Enterprise Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
Students undertaking the Dookie Campus option are expected to enrol in all four subjects. Completion of the Dookie Campus option does not preclude a student from undertaking any of the three majors in the course.
Additional costs (transport/accommodation) apply for students undertaking the Dookie Campus option.
Year 3 - 100 points
Core subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI30038 | Professional Practice for Agriculture |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Major
37.5 points
In Year 3 students in the Bachelor of Agriculture choose a major from one of the following:
- Production Animal Science
- Plant and Soil Science
- Agricultural Economics
The major is comprised of 37.5 points at Level 3. The combination of subjects available within each major differentiate it from other majors. Students will need to complete Level 2 prerequisites prior to enrolment in the Level 3 subjects of the major.
The balance of points to make up the required 300 course points can be selected from the following list of B-AGR electives. Select a minimum 25 points at Level 3. Select no more than 25 points at Level 1.
NB. Some of these subjects have prerequisites.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10039 | Australia in the Wine World |
February (On Campus - Dookie)
July (On Campus - Dookie)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ANSC10001 | Animals in Society 1: Introduction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FOOD10001 | Beer Styles and Sensory Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| UNIB10009 | Food for a Healthy Planet | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20003 | Sustainable Food Systems | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20026 | Plant Growth Processes | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20027 | Vine to Wine | February (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20030 | Australia in the Wine World |
February (On Campus - Dookie)
July (On Campus - Dookie)
September (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20035 | Applied Crop Production and Horticulture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20036 | Ecology and Grazing Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI20037 | Crop Production and Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20040 | Enterprise Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20041 | Principles of Farm Practice Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20001 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20002 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20005 | Companion Animal Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20003 | Topics in Animal Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20004 | Animals and Society 2: Humans & Animals | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FOOD20007 | Principles of Brewing | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI20044 | Microbiology in Agriculture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| UNIB20012 | Water for Sustainable Futures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| UNIB20014 | Food For a Healthy Planet II | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30011 | Innovation Change & Knowledge Transfer | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30016 | Irrigation and Water Management | July (On Campus - Dookie) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30030 | Livestock Production Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30033 | Farm Management Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30037 | Soil Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30039 | Applied Farm Economic Analysis | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30040 | Agribusiness Marketing & Value Chains | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30041 | Industry Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI30042 | Plant Pathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30043 | Resource Management Economics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30044 | Agricultural Trade and Policy | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
| AGRI30045 | Applications in Precision Agriculture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AGRI30046 | Agronomy | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
| AGRI30047 | Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
| AGRI30048 | Plant Breeding and Genetics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30001 | Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30002 | Animal Disease Biotechnology 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30003 | Applied Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30004 | Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30005 | Animal Welfare and Ethics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30006 | Production Animal Health | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30007 | Managing Production Animal Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC30008 | Production Animal Physiology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Dookie)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 6 April 2025