Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

Available as a joint program delivered by ACS Distance Education (UK) and Warnborough College (Ireland)
Supported by staff in four countries
Developed by leading academics in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world
These modules have a unique global orientation. Unlike many other programs they have been specifically developed to teach in a generic way, that can be more readily adapted to different climates and countries.

STRUCTURE

Thirty (30) modules must be completed successfully for the degree to be awarded. Each module of 100 hours duration provides 4 credit points toward the degree. A total of 120 credit points must be attained for the degree to be awarded.

A short introductory, online module on Technical Writing must be completed at the very start of the degree. This module should take only a few hours to complete and is not examinable.

The student will be given access codes within a day of processing their enrolment, in order to immediately commence these initial studies.

Year 1 (40 credit points)

Core (Compulsory) Modules: Course Code
BAG101 Animal Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit points)
BAG103 Soil Management (4 credit points)
BAG104 Farm Management (4 credit points)
BSC103 Animal Biochemistry (4 credit points)
BSC105 Machinery and Equipment (4 credit points)

Workplace (Compulsory) Projects:
BGN104 Industry Meetings (4 credit points)
BGN102 Research Project I (4 credit points)

Optional (Elective) Modules:
Four (4) modules need to be chosen from these electives.
BAG204 Horse Management I (4 credit points)
BHT101 Horticulture I (4 credit points)
BHT209 Weed Management (4 credit points)
BHT112 Crop Production I (4 credit points)
BHT114 Herb Production I (4 credit points)
BAG206 Beef Management (4 credit points)
BAG208 Poultry Management (4 credit points)

Year 2 (40 credit points)

Core (Compulsory) Modules: Course Code
BAG201 Animal Health (4 credit points)
BAG202 Animal Nutrition (4 credit points)
BAG212 Pasture Management (4 credit points)
BBS201 Project Management (4 credit points)

Workplace (Compulsory) Projects:
BGN201 Research Project II (4 credit points)
BGN103 Workshop I (4 credit points)

Optional (Elective) Modules:
Four (4) modules need to be chosen from the following electives.
BSC203 Biochemistry II (4 credit points)
BAG204 Horse Management II (4 credit points)
BAG203 Animal Psychology (4 credit points)
BHT102 Horticulture II (4 credit points)
BHT210 Irrigation I (4 credit points)
BHT207 Plant Protection (4 credit points)
BHT206 Plant Pathology (4 credit points)
BHT224 Hydroponic Production I (4 credit points)
BHT221 Cut Flower Production I (4 credit points)
BHT223 Protected Plant Production (4 credit points)
BHT222 Vegetable Production I (4 credit points)
BHT217 Tropical Fruit Production (4 credit points)
BHT220 Viticulture I (4 credit points)
BSC205 Engineering Applications (4 credit points)
BAG207 Calf Management (4 credit points)
BAG209 Pig Management (4 credit points)
BAG210 Sheep Management (4 credit points)
BAG205 Dairy Production (4 credit points)
BAG211 Freshwater Aquaculture (4 credit points)
BAG215 Sustainable Agriculture (4 credit points)
BHT205 Reafforestation & Landcare (4 credit points)
BHT201 Permaculture Systems (4 credit points)
BTR101 Ecotourism I (4 credit points)
BTR203 Guesthouse Management (4 credit points)
BEN201 Environmental Management I (4 credit points)
BAG305 Organic Farming (4 credit points)
BAG216 Equine Behaviour (4 credit points)

Year 3 (40 credit points)

Core (Compulsory) Modules: Course Code
BSC303 Statistics (4 credit points)
BBS301 Professional Practice for Consultants (4 credit points)
BAG304 Agricultural Marketing (4 credit points)

Workplace (Compulsory) Projects:
BGN202 Research Project III (4 credit points)
BGN203 Workshop 2 (4 credit points)

Optional (Elective) Modules:
Select an additional four (4) modules from the following options.
(Note: Upon approval, electives from other years may be accepted here)
BAG302 Horse Management III (4 credit points)
BAG301 Animal Reproduction and Breeding (4 credit points)
BAG303 Irrigation II (4 credit points)
BHT310 Mushroom Production (4 credit points)
BHT219 Nut Production (4 credit points)
BHT309 Berry Production (4 credit points)
BHT301 Advanced Permaculture (4 credit points)
BHT311 Viticulture II (4 credit points)
BSC302 Biochemistry III (4 credit points)
BEN302 Water Conservation and Management (4 credit points)

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