Specialisation

Key Program - Agricultural Science

Western Sydney University Key Program Code: KT3015.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : NO


This key program equips graduates with specialised knowledge and understanding of agronomy, animal science and soil science underpinned by a sound background in biology, chemistry and biometry. Graduates will understand how agriculture impacts on the structure and function of production ecosystems in the context of nutrient, water and energy flows, carbon sequestration and use of introduced and genetically modified organisms. There is an emphasis on developing field and laboratory skills related to the major study areas that will prepare students for technical, production, research or advisory careers.


Key Program Structure

Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.

Year 1

Autumn session

300221 Biology 1
300497 Professional Skills for Science
300502 Primary Production

Choose one of

300469 Introductory Chemistry
300224 Chemistry 1

Spring session

300222 Biology 2
200263 Biometry
300421 Animal Science
300535 Soils

Year 2

Autumn session

300300 Microbiology 1
300562 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
300619 Ecology of Production

And one elective

Spring session

300563 Animal Reproduction
300333 Introductory Plant Physiology

And two electives

Year 3

Autumn session

300427 Animal Production
300524 Agronomy

One Level 3 elective

And one elective

Spring session

300564 Animal Behaviour
300334 Invertebrate Biology
300530 Advances in Agronomy

And one Level 3 elective

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

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Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

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