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Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences (GC-AGSC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
- Notes
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Tony Weatherley
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Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this course will be:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets
- Demonstrate familiarity with the interdisciplinary nature of commercial agricultural systems
- Apply foundational knowledge of scientific principles and analytical skills used to improve agricultural production systems and their sustainability
- Demonstrate familiarity with research topics and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science.
Generic skills
In this course, students will:
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary field of agricultural science
- Develop an understanding of problem solving and research methodologies and demonstrate personal accountability by applying solutions to diverse challenges facing agricultural systems
- Investigate and apply innovative approaches to the contemporary, interdisciplinary management of commercial agricultural systems.
Graduate attributes
Graduates of this course will possess attributes that will ensure eligibility to apply for employment in the public or private sectors related to a wide range of agricultural production, environmental, economics and service industries and organisations , or continue into further postgraduate programs of study.
Last updated: 30 January 2024