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 and agricultural systems including overarching issues such as food security, sustainability, and climate change to specifics of crop and animal production and rural development. Pre- and Post- harvest management of crops and livestock.

Career Opportunities

Food production and security are important issues throughout both developed end emerging economies. Students with degrees in agriculture are in high demand by government agencies and business organisations involved the science and technology of food production and distribution. A broad range of career options is also available in extension and service provision to the agricultural industries. Agricultural production and development careers are available throughout the world.

Further Information

For further information contact the Future Students Centre on (08) 9266 1000 or the School of Environment and Agriculture on (08) 9266 1204,visit our website at http://www.environmentagriculture.curtin.edu.au/

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
314000	v.1		Gene to Phenotype 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