303336 v.5 Associate Degree in Agribusiness
AssocDAgribus(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
This course emphasises farm management, catering for those seeking a career on a family-owned farm or as a salaried manager. Students who complete this degree are eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Agribusiness degree.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Note
Mature-age students, Agricultural College students with superior grades and students who have completed a TAFE Associate Diploma or Diploma course are encouraged to apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may be awarded for approved TAFE units. Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Agribusiness may apply for recognition of prior learning in the Bachelor of Agribusiness.
Duration and Availability
This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
This course is a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory exercises, independent study, relevant industry practical work and visits to commercial enterprises in Western Australia.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food and accommodation while on field trips or camps.
Further Information
For further information contact the Future Students Centre on (08) 9266 1000 or the School of Agriculture and Environment on (08) 9266 1204, email course_agrienvi@curtin.edu.au or visit our website at www.agrienvi.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10848 | v.2 | Management 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10987 | v.5 | Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313537 | v.1 | Biology 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314533 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10850 | v.4 | Marketing 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307554 | v.1 | Science Communications 101 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313500 | v.1 | Biological Computing 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313501 | v.1 | Land and Water Resources 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314569 | v.1 | Food Chain Systems 201 | 25.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 303244 | v.5 | Agribusiness Management 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303340 | v.6 | Animal Production 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312144 | v.2 | Agricultural Production Systems 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312396 | v.1 | Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 303364 | v.8 | Agricultural Production Systems 200 | 25.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303365 | v.8 | Broadacre Crop and Pasture Science 202 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312142 | v.1 | Climate Change and Adaptation 102 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312371 | v.2 | International Agricultural Trade 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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