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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

312139 v.3 Agriculture Major

Introduction

The Agriculture major is designed to provide graduates with an industry-ready understanding of the science and technology required for the productive use of plants and animals for food, fibre and amenity purposes. The course builds from basic biology andagricultural systems including overarching issues such as food security, sustainability, global warming to detailed specifics of crop and animal production and rural development. Post harvest management of crops and the use of plants in enhancing landscapes is also included.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
303340 v.6   Animal Production 201 5.0 25.0
313545 v.1   Soil Science 200 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
303365 v.8   Broadacre Crop and Pasture Science 202 5.0 25.0
313546 v.1   Genetics and Biotechnology 200 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303368 v.5   Sustainable Agricultural Systems 301 6.0 25.0
313544 v.1   Advanced Livestock Production Systems 300 5.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312373 v.2   Integrated Pest Management 302 4.0 25.0
313543 v.1   Advanced Cropping Systems and Precision Agriculture 300 5.0 25.0
  50.0