- Last updated:
- 16 January 2019
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Overview
About Agricultural Science
Agricultural Science is an interdisciplinary science subject suited to students who are interested in the application of science in a real-world context. They understand the importance of using science to predict possible effects of human and other activity, and to develop management plans or alternative technologies that minimise these effects and provide for a more sustainable future.
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
Internal assessment (50%) External assessment (50%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Agricultural Science, students will learn about:
- agricultural systems
- resources
- agricultural production
- agricultural management.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- data test (10%)
- student experiment (20%)
- research investigation (20%)
- external examination (50%).
Where can Agricultural Science lead?
Studying Agricultural Science can lead to:
- agriculture
- horticulture
- agronomy
- ecology
- food technology
- aquaculture
- veterinary science
- equine science
- environmental science
- natural resource management
- wildlife
- conservation
- ecotourism
- biotechnology
- business
- marketing
- education and literacy
- research and development.
More information
Email AgriculturalScience@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3120 6148.