Overview

In the first year of the course, the fundamentals of biology and chemistry will be covered and in the second-year fundamentals of biochemistry, animal nutrition, plant physiology and soil management will be covered. In addition, the students are required to complete the second year compulsory work-integrated subject as part of … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Office of the Provost

School

Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment

Course coordinator

Marisa Collins

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

104805J

Course instance contact

Marisa Collins

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 6 - Associate Degree

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Associate Degree of Agriculture, students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

180 core credit points

30 core-choice credit points

30 elective credit points  

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points
Level two120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Prepare routine scientific written reports related to agricultural science that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities.
2.
Evaluate evidence from scientific and other sources to formulate advice for common issues in agriculture.
3.
Generate solutions to common problems in agriculture with the application of scientific ideas, evidence and local information.
4.
Solve technical problems in agriculture using appropriate scientific methods.
5.
Work effectively in teams through collaboration and communication to complete projects and tasks.
6.
Apply a coherent grasp of the values that shape the work of an agricultural scientist.
7.
Apply understanding of animal nutrition and plants to address agricultural productivity.

Career outcomes

By completing the Associate Degree of Agriculture, students will attain the foundational knowledge to work in the agricultural industry.