Agricultural Science

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to demonstrate:

• A broad knowledge of agriculture and the interactions between factors fundamental to agricultural production including soils, plants, animals and human factors
• Capacity for scientific reasoning, problem solving and research skills to enable data collection, investigation and application of the key scientific processes and technologies related to agricultural science
• Capacity to integrate, synthesise and apply prior learning from the course to real-world problems
• Appreciation of the need for multidisciplinary and a systems-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to communicate scientific , technical and management concepts to diverse audiences with differing cultural backgrounds
• Capacity to evaluate the major challenges impacting on global sustainability such as climate change , food security, energy and water use and the role of agricultural science in addressing these challenges
• Ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge relevant to agricultural science businesses
• Professional values and an ability to work with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, giving and receiving feedback
• Both creative and reflective thinking skills.