Animal Production covers animal behaviour, welfare, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, health and genetics which underpin animal production and their application to the major livestock industries in Australia and elsewhere.
What will I study?
Throughout the program you will gain practical experience with livestock facilities on campus and take part in field trips to commercial animal enterprises. You will use the latest technologies in disease control, welfare management and food quality. You will study business principles and gain practical skills in applying these through industry placements to ensure the profitable and sustainable management of commercial, ethically compliant animal based industries.
To complete the program you will obtain #48 comprising -
- #20 from Part A of the BAppSc course list;
- one extended major from Part B of the BAppSc list
OR
one single major from Part B of the BAppSc List. - the balance are electives from Part B or Part C or other courses approved by the executive dean
- at least #12 of level 3 courses overall.
1st to 3rd Year Study Planner
What do the different requirements mean?
- Compulsory for program – all BAppSc students must complete this course
- Required for major – course required for this major
- Elective - choose an elective course that interests you from the program list
| AGRC1020 Applied Animal Biology | Compulsory for program |
| AGRC1021 Applied Plant Biology | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM1014 Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling | Required for major |
| MATH1040 Basic Mathematics1 | Compulsory for program |
1.Compulsory if you have not passed Maths B (or equivalent) in secondary school. If you received a (SA) sound achievement for Year 12 Mathematics B (or equivalent) it is recommended that you take MATH1040. If you received a HA or VHA in Year 12 Mathematics B or equivalent, then you are unable to take MATH1040 and you will need to enrol into an elective course instead. You may take STAT1201 or alternatively, choose an elective course from the BAppSc course list, (AGRC1040 and AGRC1014 recommended), Interstate or International students CLICK HERE for Year 12 Mathematics B Equivalencies.
| AGRC1031 Australia's Bio-Physical Environment | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM1018 Livestock Industries | Required for major |
| CHEM1004 Chemistry | Compulsory for program |
| STAT1201 Analysis of Scientific Data | Compulsory for program |
| AGRC2001 Agricultural Biochemistry | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM2051 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I | Required for major |
| ANIM2053 Animal Nutrition | Required for major |
| Please see the program list for available electives | Elective |
| AGRC2013 Agricultural Microbiology and Gene Technology | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM2054 Grazing Animal Production | Required for major |
| Please see the program list for available electives | Elective |
| Please see the program list for available electives | Elective |
| ANIM2044 Intensive Animal Production | Required for major |
|
[ANIM3046 Animal Breeding and Genetics2 |
Compulsory for program |
| Please see the program list for available electives | Elective |
| Please see the program list for available electives | Elective |
2. AGRC3017 is no longer available for enrolment from 2016.
| AGRC3006 Pasture Science | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM3006 Animal Health and Epidemiology | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM3045 Livestock Enterprise Management | Required for major |
|
[ANIM3046 (in semester 1)2 |
Elective |
2. It is compulsory for students to choose either ANIM3046 OR AGRC3017. ANIM3046 is a semester 1 course. AGRC3017 is a semester 2 course. An elective can be taken in the alternative semester.
Program Electives
Semester One |
|
| Course Code & Name | Campus |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | Gatton |
| AGRC2601 Special Topic I | Gatton |
| AGRC3035 Short International Experience | External |
| AGRC3602 Special Topic II | Gatton |
| ANIM3043 The Behaviour & Management of Animals in Society | Gatton |
| ENVM2521 Participatory Research, Development and Extension Practice | Gatton |
| LPWM3005 Game Management | External |
| MGTS2961 Working with Groups & Teams (also offered Summer Semester) | Gatton |
| OHSS1000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety | St Lucia |
| PLNT3012 Weed Science (also offered Summer Semester) | Gatton |
Semester Two |
|
| Course Code & Name | Campus |
| AGRC1016 Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape | Gatton |
| AGRC2601 Special Topic I | Gatton |
| AGRC3035 Short International Experience | External |
| AGRC3602 Special Topic II | Gatton |
| ANIM2021 Animal Environmental Physiology | Gatton |
| ENVM2512 Fire Management | Gatton |
| GEOM1000 Geographical Information and Data Analysis | St Lucia |
| MKTG2961 Agribusiness Sales | Gatton |
| MKTG3960 Applied Market Research | Gatton |
| OHSS1000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety | St Lucia |
Please Note: Students can choose electives from Part B or Part C on the BAppSc course list.
1st to 6th Year (Part-Time) Study Planner
What do the different requirements mean?
- Compulsory for program – all BAppSc students must complete this course
- Required for major – course required for this major
- Elective - choose an elective course that interests you from the program list
| AGRC1020 Applied Animal Biology | Compulsory for program |
| MATH1040 Basic Mathematics1 | Compulsory for program |
1. Compulsory if you have not passed Maths B (or equivalent) in secondary school. If you received a (SA) sound achievement for Year 12 Mathematics B (or equivalent) it is recommended that you take MATH1040. If you received a HA or VHA in Year 12 Mathematics B or equivalent, then you are unable to take MATH1040 and you will need to enrol into an elective course instead. You may take STAT1201 or alternatively, choose an elective course from the BAppSc course list, (AGRC1040 and AGRC1014 recommended), Interstate or International students CLICK HERE for Year 12 Mathematics B Equivalencies.
| AGRC1031 Australia's Bio-Physical Environment | Compulsory for program |
| Elective | Compulsory for program |
| AGRC1021 Applied Plant Biology | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM1014 Animal Welfare, Behavior and Handling | Required for major |
| CHEM1004 Chemistry | Compulsory for program |
| Elective - See Below (Recommended ANIM1018) | Elective |
| AGRC2001 Agricultural Biochemistry | Required for major |
| ANIM2051 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I | Compulsory for program |
| AGRC2013 Agricultural Microbiology & Gene Technology | Compulsory for program |
| Elective | Elective |
| [ANIM3046 Animal Breeding and Genetics2 [OR [AGRC3017 (in semester 2)2 |
Compulsory for program |
| ANIM2053 Animal Nutrition | Compulsory for program |
2. AGRC3017 is no longer available for enrolment from 2016.
| ANIM3006 Animal Health and Epidemiology | Compulsory for program |
| STAT1201 Analysis of Scientific Data | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM2044 Intensive Animal Production | Compulsory for program |
| Elective | Compulsory for program |
| AGRC3006 Pasture Science | Compulsory for program |
| ANIM2054 Grazing Animal Production | Compulsory for program |
| Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
| ANIM3045 Livestock Enterprise Management | Compulsory for Program |
| Elective | Elective |
Program Electives
Semester One |
|
| Course Code & Name | Campus |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | Gatton |
| AGRC2601 Special Topic I | Gatton |
| AGRC3035 Short International Experience | External |
| AGRC3602 Special Topic II | Gatton |
| ANIM3043 The Behaviour & Management of Animals in Society | Gatton |
| ENVM2521 Participatory Research, Development and Extension Practice | Gatton |
| LPWM3005 Game Management | External |
| MGTS2961 Working with Groups & Teams (also offered Summer Semester) | Gatton |
| OHSS1000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety | St Lucia |
| PLNT3012 Weed Science (also offered Summer Semester) | Gatton |
Semester Two |
|
| Course Code & Name | Campus |
| AGRC1016 Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape | Gatton |
| AGRC2601 Special Topic I | Gatton |
| AGRC3035 Short International Experience | External |
| AGRC3602 Special Topic II | Gatton |
| ANIM2021 Animal Environmental Physiology | Gatton |
| ENVM2512 Fire Management | Gatton |
| GEOM1000 Geographical Information and Data Analysis | St Lucia |
| MKTG2961 Agribusiness Sales | Gatton |
| MKTG3960 Applied Market Research | Gatton |
| OHSS1000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety | St Lucia |
Please Note: Students can choose electives from Part B or Part C on the BAppSc course list.
Careers in Animal Production
This major leads to careers in the livestock industries in Australia and overseas, as well as allied industries.
Graduates find employment as:
- Managers and section leaders in livestock enterprises
- Instructors at agricultural colleges
- Extension and animal welfare officers with government departments
- Officers with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services, and Customs
- Technical officers and managers with allied industries, such as feed milling and stock equipment manufacturers and animal health companies
