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Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences

Undergraduate | LTU-AGR1AAS | 2023

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
12 weeks

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Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences

About this subject

    1. Describe and explain basic concepts in animal and agricultural sciences and apply this knowledge to real-world problems in Australian or global agricultural/animal industries.
    2. Appraise issues associated with animal and/or agricultural production systems, including welfare issues, environmental issues, and food security.
    3. Effectively communicate scientific information in a written format to a variety of audiences.

Entry requirements

Others

Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed AGR1SYS (Agricultural Systems) or AGR1ANS (Animal Systems) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateLAT-BUS-DEG

Bachelor of Business

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Bachelor of Arts

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