Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (BAgricSci)
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (BAgricSci)
Program Code
BAGS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program will provide students with skills and knowledge in the physical, biological, technological and economic bases of modern agricultural systems and is designed to demonstrate how scientific and economic principles are applied to manage agricultural systems and the natural resources on which these systems depend. The first year develops basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics as well as offering core courses in soils and agriculture. In the second and third years students study crop science, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness. Some specialisation is possible in the third year. Field trips and excursions are incorporated to expose students to best practice in the industry while practical skills are developed through a professional experience. While the majority of the degree is based at the Waite campus, education in livestock production and the practical component of agronomy is based at the Roseworthy campus.
This program requires a total of twelve weeks (approximately 450 hours) of professional work experience and this should be undertaken during the University vacations and completed by the start of Semester 2 of the third year of the program. Students with relevant professional experience may be exempted.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
There shall be a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 57 units
- Elective courses to the value of 15 units
- Work based training / extra mural studies
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 57 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value AGRIC 1510WT Agricultural Systems I 3 AGRIC 1520WT Agricultural Production I 3 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 SOIL&WAT 1000WT Soils and Landscapes I 3 STATS 1000 Statistical Practice I 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 BIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value AGRIC 2500WT Agricultural Biochemistry II 3 AGRIC 2505RW Crop and Pasture Production II 3 AGRIC 2510WT Agricultural Genetics II 3 AGRIBUS 2520WT Agribusiness II 3 ANIML SC 2503RW Livestock Production Science II 3 PLANT SC 2510WT Foundations in Plant Science II 3 PLANT SC 2500WT Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology II 3 SOIL&WAT 2500WT Soil and Water Resources II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value AGRIBUS 3500WT Agricultural Economics and Policy III 3 AGRIC 3515WT Research Methodology in Agricultural Sciences III 3 AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III 3 -
Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies
To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies students must adhere to the following:
Students must complete a total of 12 weeks of professional work experience to the value of at least 450 hours including satisfactorily completing all associated assessment items.
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value AGRIC 3530WT Horticultural Production and Quality III 3 AGRONOMY 3012RW Innovation in Agronomy III 3 ANIML SC 3015RW Animal Nutrition and Metabolism III 3 ANIML SC 3045RW Animal Breeding and Genetics III 3 ENTREP 3900 eChallenge 3 PLANT SC 3022WT Research Project: Agricultural and Plant Science 3 PLANT SC 3200WT Plant Breeding III 3 PLANT SC 3505WT Soil and Plant Nutrition III 3 PLANT SC 3510WT Plant Health III 3 PLANT SC 3515WT Plant Biotechnology III 3 PLANT SC 3530WT Food Production in a Future Climate III 3 SCIENCE 3500 Science International Study Tour 3 SCIENCE 3520 Science Experience III 3 SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III 3 SOIL&WAT 3016WT Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling III 3 SOIL&WAT 3017WT Soil & Water: Management & Conservation III 3 SPATIAL 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3