BSc (Hons) Agriculture

CORC1013C
Personal and Employability Skills Development

This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.

CORD1039
Crop Production and Soil Science

This module will develop a basic understanding and working knowledge of the scientific principles involved in plant and soil science, which are essential for the successful production of agricultural plants.

CORD1042
Agri-Food Economics and Policy

The module is designed to explore the relationship between agriculture, food processing and the consumer. Students will gain an understanding of economics and policy with regard to the agri-food sector, the creation and ownership of value across the agri-food chain and supply chain management issues.

CORD1043
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The module will introduce the concept of entrepreneurship and discuss the role that entrepreneurs play in the business world, together with concepts and practices of business management, starting businesses and identifying opportunities within the sector.

CORD1053
Livestock Production

This module will deliver the basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the biology of farm animals, livestock production systems, scientific principles of health, breeding and behaviour and the application of these to the successful production of farm livestock with reference to relevant welfare and financial considerations.

CORD1054
Bioscience for Agriculture

A basic understanding and working knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning land-based science is essential for students to develop and progress higher level understanding. This module establishes base line knowledge of underpinning science related to agriculture and food.

ABMR209
Effective Leadership

The module allows the student to explore the role of leadership within organisations including both the practical and theoretical aspects of leadership and how the concept is changing over time.

CORD2092
Analysis and Development of Livestock Enterprises

Production of any livestock should reflect all influences, both internal and external, on the business, including; market, animal and legislative requirements and environmental considerations. This module will bring these together in a cohesive manner for selected production systems.

CORD2094
Agritech in Practice

The module allows the student to gain valuable experience within the work place. Students will undertake a period of work not less than 80 hours, with an agritech business. Prior to commencing work students will undertake a reflective portfolio with regard to their own skills and employability status. After completing, the students will conduct a critical analysis of the skills and abilities that they have gained.

CORD2095
Research Methods for Agriculture

The module will develop the students research ability. Knowledge and understanding related to; the research process, formulation of research questions, developing a research proposal, experimental design, appropriate and correct statistical analysis, presentation of data and results, constructing effective discussions and conclusions.

CORD2096
Applied Agricultural Science

This module develops the underpinning knowledge achieved at level four, applying it to a range of agricultural contexts.

CORD2105
Plant Legislation, Technology and Marketing

Production of any crop should be as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. This module explores ways in which management decisions can optimise production in a way that has minimal impact on the environment.

CORD338
Sustainable Grassland and Forage Production Systems

This module enables students to investigate the role of grasslands in addressing environmental and food security challenges, through understanding the scientific principles and practical implementation behind grass and forage breeding, grazing management, nutrient planning and strategies for forage preservation.

CORD339
Contemporary Issues in Food and Farming

This module is designed to introduce current and emerging attitudes, ideas and approaches to the relationships between agriculture, environment and society, and will thus enable students to understand and contribute to the debate as to how these influence the food and farming industries.

CORD340
Honours Project for Agriculture

The student integrates subject specific knowledge and skills in Agriculture to develop a specialist area of in depth knowledge and with supervision from a subject specialist, conducts their own research investigation and reports their findings.

RBM304
Agricultural Technology

This module enables students to investigate recent advances in agricultural technology through understanding the scientific principles underlying them and appraisal of their existing and potential roles. The effects of their use on production, the market, public perceptions and the environment will be investigated.

RBM311
Managing Animal Performance

The underlying principles of animal performance will be explored and assessed in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The manipulation of typical management regimes in order to optimise performance will be examined.