The word "Agriculture" evokes familiar images of farmers on the land, however Agriculture is more than just one word and one image. Today's Agriculture incorporates all types of exciting experiences associated with Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agronomy, Animal Services and Production, Agricultural Technologies and Wildlife Management
It is a General subject suited to students who are interested in pathways beyond school that lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. It is assumed that students have prior knowledge of the P–10 Australian Curriculum: Science to year 10. The subject can earn up to 4 QCE points and contributes to an ATAR.
Course content
Year 11 and 12 Agriculture Science (General Subject) constitutes a unique study within the senior curriculum. Agriculture allows students to apply scientific principles to "real world" situations.
Year 11
| Unit 1 | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 2 |
Topic 1: Agricultural enterprises A Topic 2: : Animal production A | Topic 3: Plant production A | Topic 1: Management of renewable resources Topic 2: Physical resource management | Topic 3:Agricultural management, research and innovation |
| Data test | Student Experiment | Research Investigation | Exam |
Year 12
| Unit 3 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 4 |
Topic 1 Animal production B Topic 2: Plant production B | Topic 3: Agricultural enterprises B | Topic 1: Enterprise management | Topic 2: Evaluation of an agricultural enterprise's sustainability |
| Data Test | Student Experiment | Research Investigation | External Exam |
Agricultural Studies is a unique course offered by only a limited number of Queensland schools.
The Cooroy Campus Farm is a Murray Grey Stud and mixed crop farm, the facility enables students to explore commercial farm management principles and animal husbandry. The school has an outstanding breeding programme which has resulted in the school's very active and highly successful Murray Grey beef cattle show team. This is an excellent extension for students wishing to further develop their skills and learning. The facility has many links to local industries and businesses which provide students with unique real world learning experiences.
Because of the fundamental importance of Agriculture to humans, this subject is relevant to all students.
In both year 11 and 12 the course comprises 3 internal assessments weighted at 10%, 20% and 20% and an exam, which in year 12 is an external exam weighted at 50 %
Career pathways
- Agribusiness and Economics
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Animal Studies
- Biotechnology
- Ecotourism
- Environmental Science
- Fisheries
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Soil Scientist
- Landscape Gardener
- Quarantine Officer
- Teacher
- Veterinary Surgeon or Nurse
- Winemaker