This course is for students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture or would like to learn the application of science in a context that is real and visible in the Bay of Plenty.
Learning occurs in both theoretical and practical settings.
Curriculum Level 5
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 14
External Credits: 14
L1 Literacy Credits: 21
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn about livestock reproductive techniques, how the environment affects growth and how farmers and growers modify these factors, carry out an investigation based upon agriculture or horticulture, and participate in field work. Discussing issues and practices with experts is an important part of this course.
Achieved in one external in L1 Ag/Hort or L1 Science
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 20
External Credits: 4
L1 Literacy Credits: 24
Numeracy Credits: 4
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
This course is suited to students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, marketing, or business management. Students taking this course have the opportunity to; develop an understanding of the management decisions required in agriculture or horticulture production, explore the impact of primary production on the environment, complete research work including investigations, field trips and discussion with experts, and develop research and self-management skills beneficial to any university course.
Achieved L2 Ag/Hort External
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 10
External Credits: 9
L1 Literacy Credits: 19
Numeracy Credits: 15
UE Reading Credits: 15
UE Writing Credits: 15
