STAGE 2 AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge/Prerequisites
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Animal Science, Crop & Plant Science and/or Biology and Chemistry.
Course Description
Students who choose this subject will focus their studies on learning about the scientific principles and concepts that underpin agricultural systems and the management of animals, plants and soils. More specifically in Animal Systems students will learn about digestion, nutrient uptake, animal nutrition requirements and feeding options as well as animal reproduction and breeding programmes. In plant systems student will learn about plant structure and function, how a plant grows and how plant growth can be manipulated to maximise production. In Soil and Water Systems students will learn about the important soil characteristics such as structure, texture, pH and how these characteristics s affect plant growth as well as the importance of soil organic matter and soil water.
Content
Assessment Components
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge/Prerequisites
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Animal Science, Crop & Plant Science and/or Biology and Chemistry.
Course Description
Students who choose this subject will focus their studies on learning about the scientific principles and concepts that underpin agricultural systems and the management of animals, plants and soils. More specifically in Animal Systems students will learn about digestion, nutrient uptake, animal nutrition requirements and feeding options as well as animal reproduction and breeding programmes. In plant systems student will learn about plant structure and function, how a plant grows and how plant growth can be manipulated to maximise production. In Soil and Water Systems students will learn about the important soil characteristics such as structure, texture, pH and how these characteristics s affect plant growth as well as the importance of soil organic matter and soil water.
Content
- Animal Systems
- Plant Systems
- Soil and Water Systems
- Experimental Investigation
Assessment Components
- 30% Agricultural Reports
- 40% Applications
- 30% Experimental Investigation (External)
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Animal Science 1 & 2 or Stage 1 Animal Management subjects.
Course Description
Students will extend and integrate their understanding of the key aspects of animal production, including nutrition, reproduction, breeding systems, animal welfare and disease and pest management as well as climate influences and marketing. They apply and evaluate practical animal management skills. In their studies, students maintain a key focus on animal health and welfare.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Animal Production and Plant Production cannot be studied together.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Animal Science 1 & 2 or Stage 1 Animal Management subjects.
Course Description
Students will extend and integrate their understanding of the key aspects of animal production, including nutrition, reproduction, breeding systems, animal welfare and disease and pest management as well as climate influences and marketing. They apply and evaluate practical animal management skills. In their studies, students maintain a key focus on animal health and welfare.
Content
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Reproduction
- Animal Breeding Systems
- Animal Welfare
- Disease and Pest Management
- Climate Factors affecting practices
- Marketing
Assessment Components
- 30% Agricultural Reports (School Assessment)
- 40% Applications Tasks (School Assessment)
- 30% Production Investigation (External Assessment)
Additional Information
Animal Production and Plant Production cannot be studied together.
PLANT PRODUCTION
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Agriculture subjects and or Biology.
Course Description
Students will extend and integrate their understanding of the key aspects of plant production, including plant nutrition, reproduction, production practices and disease, pest and weed management as well as soils, water and farming systems. They examine strategies for sustainable production, analysing how these vary according to changing environmental conditions. Students also investigate the role of technology and biotechnology in plant production and explore innovative ways scientists develop and improve technological processes to enhance the productivity of crops in response to global demand.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Plant Production and Animal Production cannot be studied together.
FULL YEAR COURSE - 20 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Stage 1 Agriculture subjects and or Biology.
Course Description
Students will extend and integrate their understanding of the key aspects of plant production, including plant nutrition, reproduction, production practices and disease, pest and weed management as well as soils, water and farming systems. They examine strategies for sustainable production, analysing how these vary according to changing environmental conditions. Students also investigate the role of technology and biotechnology in plant production and explore innovative ways scientists develop and improve technological processes to enhance the productivity of crops in response to global demand.
Content
- Plant production practices
- Plant nutrition
- Plant reproduction
- Plant pests and diseases
- Weed management
- Soil management
- Farming systems
Assessment Components
- 30% Agricultural Reports (School Assessment)
- 40% Applications Tasks (School Assessment)
- 30% Production Investigation (External Assessment)
Additional Information
Plant Production and Animal Production cannot be studied together.