Page 26 - Senior School Subject Selection Book 2021

AGRICULTURAL

SCIENCE

Australian and global agriculture is calling for more • Understanding that Agricultural Science knowledge
enthusiastic young scientists who are passionate about is used in a variety of contexts and is influenced by
farming and the people who do it. Agricultural Science social, economic, cultural and ethical considerations
is a subject choice that enables students to be part • Ability to conduct a variety of field, research and
of improving how we working agriculture. It will suit laboratory investigations involving collection and
students who are interested in doing a highly practical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and
senior science subject as it provides a solid foundation of interpretation of evidence
practical skills and knowledge that will support students • Ability to critically evaluate Agricultural Science
in various career paths. concepts, interpretations, claims and conclusions,
with reference to evidence
In Year 11 and 12, students explores: • Ability to communicate understandings and
justify findings and conclusions related to
• Crop and animal production agricultural production systems, using appropriate
• Agri-business representations, modes and genres.
• Innovation in agriculture
• The environmental sector
• Physical resource management.
Career Opportunities
Agricultural Science aims to develop students’:
• Agronomist
• Interest in Agricultural Science and their appreciation • Environmental Scientist
of how interdisciplinary knowledge can be used to
understand contemporary issues in food and fibre • Veterinary Science
production • Farm Manager
• Understanding and appreciation of agriculture as a • Conservation
complex and innovative system, and how it relates to • Agribusiness Professional
sustainable production decisions now and into the • Horticulture
future • Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Education

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