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Unit 2: Learning Aims & Objectives
Agricultural Science
- Learn the main directions of agricultural science
- Understand the symbiotic relationship between agriculture and the environment
- Evaluate the role of genetics and plant science in meeting the challenges of modern farming
- Appreciate the role of agricultural science in global agribusiness
- Develop a nuanced opinion on the evolving role of sustainable farming
Introduction to Agricultural Science
- Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology
- The evolving role of agricultural science across the range of agricultural sectors
- Legal, commercial and regulatory aspects of agricultural science
- Agricultural science, R&D, investment and pricing
- Evaluation of the overall role of agricultural science in commercial agribusiness
Agriculture and the Environment
- Water storage and the hydrologic cycle
- Sources of pollution and the role of agriculture
- Water table depletion and conservation methods
- Soil erosion, wetlands and land preservation
- Hazard and control measures for animal waste
- Fertilizer, growth stimulants, retardants, and rooting hormones
- The politics of environmental control at national level
- International environmental agencies and organisations
Genetics and Agriculture
- Population genetics
- Agrobiotechnology systems
- Hormones and antibiotics on animals raised for food
- Entomology, the use of pesticides and insecticides
- Improving yields: methods and results
- The GM crops debate
Sustainable Farming
- IPM and farming
- Organic farming
- Energy conservation at the farm level
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