Program Overview

MJ-CPS - Crop and Pasture Science

Overview

This Major will use a systems perspective to provide a sound understanding of the factors that affect the growth of plants used for food and forage production. It will demonstrate how plant growth can be manipulated through various interventions. The farm business operating environment will be considered in terms of government policies, markets, and the value chain. Embedded role of new technologies in improving yield, profitability, and sustainability of food production systems.

Structure

The Major consists of 24 credit points, including:

• Required Units: 21 credit points
  • ANS105: Agricultural Science and Food Production (3 cp)
  • ENV243: Water and Earth Science (3 cp)
  • ANS207: Crop and Pasture Science (3 cp)
  • ANS208: Crop Protection and Plant Biosecurity (3 cp)
  • ANS309: Agricultural Markets, Economics and Policy (3 cp)
  • ANS311: Agricultural and Environmental Technologies (3 cp)
  • ANS312: Advanced Crop and Pasture Science (3 cp)
• Specified Elective Units: 3 credit points
  • ENV303: GIS for Environmental Management and Planning (3 cp)
  • BIO282: Molecular Biology (3 cp)
  • BIO257: Australian Biodiversity (3 cp)
  • MAS223: Applied Statistics (3 cp)
  • BIO246: Microbiology (3 cp)

Admission Requirements

• Entry Requirements: As per normal undergraduate admission requirements. There are no prerequisites for admission, but it is highly desirable for students to have studied WACE Chemistry 3A/3B and at least Mathematics 2A/2B.
• English Language Requirements: Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply and communicate knowledge of the principles and concepts of plant science farming systems at global and regional level.
2. Critically review, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge related to crop and pasture science.
3. Apply innovative analytical and technical skills to identify and solve problems relevant to crop and pasture using evidence-based practice.
4. Effectively articulate crop and pasture science concepts to scientific peer groups and the broader community.
5. Demonstrate application of professional practice and integrity in a range of professional settings.
6. Work effectively both independently and in team environments.
7. Reflect critically on professional experiences in support of lifelong learning and professional identity.

Research Areas

• Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Medical and Health Sciences

Program Details

• Version: 05
• Version Start Date: 01/01/2023
• End Date: 31/12/2023
• Owning College: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning School: Agricultural Sciences
• Enrolment Pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
• Credit Points: 24