Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) Sustainable Agriculture Major
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/extended major - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/extended major - a course required for this major/extended major
- Required for Major/extended major - a course required for this major/extended major
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
| SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research | |
| Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| GEOS1100 Environment & Society | BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| AGRC1040 Food for a Healthy Planet | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major. |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| LAND2003 The Soil Environment | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| Elective courses for major (section 1) - choose 2 to 4 units | |
| AGRC2040 Agronomy | [ BIOL2203 Plant Biology or BIOL2903 Advanced Plant Biology ] |
| Elective courses for major (section 2) - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| GEOM2001 Geographical Information Systems | BIOL2202 Genetics |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 2 units | |
| Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only. | AGRC3019 Resilient Agricultural Systems |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 to 6 units | |
| AGRC3041 Plant Breeding | AGRC3006 Pasture Science & Management |
| AGRC3042 Animal & Plant Biosecurity | |
| ANIM3046 Animal Breeding & Genetics | |
| BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | |
| LAND3005 Soil Plant Relationship | |
| Research Elective courses for major - choose 0 to 2 units | |
[ BIOL3200 Current Topics in Plant Science or BIOL3900 Advanced Topics in Plant Science] | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.