Program Overview

Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Science

The unit ANS100 - Introduction to Sustainable Agricultural Science provides an overview of the foundation concepts of agricultural science in relation to sustainable food and fibre production.

Overview

To view overview information, please note that this unit is designed to introduce students to the principles of sustainable agricultural science.

Academic Contacts

The unit coordinator information is available upon selection of a specific offering.

Offerings

The unit is offered in the following modes:

• MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
  • Teaching period code: Semester 1-S1
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Face to Face
  • Start year: 2025
  • End year: Ongoing
  • Self enrol: Yes
  • Quota number: 240
• MURDOCH-S2-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
  • Teaching period code: Semester 2-S2
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Face to Face
  • Start year: 2025
  • End year: Ongoing
  • Self enrol: Yes
  • Quota number: 60

Enrolment Rules

Enrolment in Agricultural Science (B1391, B1393) or Veterinary Science (B1402) is required. Students in other courses may enrol subject to approval by the Unit Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of foundation concepts of agricultural science in relation to sustainable food and fibre production in global and regional contexts.
2. Demonstrate foundational skills used to consolidate and synthesise knowledge that reflects diverse perspectives related to sustainable food and fibre production.
3. Apply foundation skills to collate and analyse data to solve problems relevant to sustainable food and fibre production using evidence-based practice.
4. Communicate knowledge of concepts related to sustainable food and fibre production to stakeholders, including using scientific writing.
5. Apply principles of scientific process to solve problems relevant to sustainable food and fibre production and food security.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in safe work practices on farms and agricultural workplaces.
7. Work effectively both independently and in team environments.

Unit Details

• Unit version: 16
• Version start date: 01/01/2026
• Owning college: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning school: Agricultural Sciences
• Credit points: 3
• Special unit type: Co-designed with Industry
• Work integrated learning: Workplace Simulation

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

This curriculum aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 2: Zero hunger
• Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 15: Life on land