Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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Agribusiness
YEAR 12
Status Optional
Prerequisites Entry by consultation with
Director of Studies
Periods per week Five
Description
Students can enter this subject without previous
study of Agriculture, however, an interest and
ability in science is important. Field trips will
be undertaken throughout the year in order to
demonstrate how this subject is applied in practice.
Topics may include:
• development in land use change
• livestock behaviour
• animal growth and development
• environmental sustainability
• modification of livestock reproductive performance
Assessment
There will be between 14-18 achievement standards
assessed.
YEAR 13
Status Optional
Prerequisites Entry by consultation with
Director of Studies
Periods per week Five
Description
This course is independent of the Level 1 and 2
Agricultural programmes.Prior knowledge is not
necessarily required and the course can be picked
up by a student who has not previously studied
Agriculture.However, a genuine interest to learn about
NewZealand Agriculture and its place in our economy
is essential.While there is still a production focus,
this iswoven into themarket requirements andwould
therefore equally suit a student interested in the supply
chain of our Agricultural export industry both on-farm
and off-farm, in the commerce or research sectors.
This course covers topics pertaining to the production
of primary products so that they satisfymarket and
environmental requirements at a profit to the producer.
Assessment
There will be between 14-18 achievement standards
assessed.