Agricultural and Horticultural Science L1

Note:

Science at Level 1 splits into two courses: General Science and Agriculture & Horticulture

Students who are considering taking Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Levels 2 and 3 should select General Science.  This can prepare them to take any of the Sciences at levels 2 and 3, including Biology and Agriculture.  Students will take a selection of internal and external standards worth up to 20 credits from the available standards in the Science curriculum area.  The standards offered will be on a class-by-class basis at the discretion of the Head of Science, Mr Kurian. 

Students who are considering taking Agriculture & Horticulture at Levels 2 and 3 should select Agricultural & Horticulture.  Agricultural & Horticulture will consist of two externally assessed Achievement Standards, with two internally assessed standards. 

Agriculture & Horticulture

Course Highlights: Gaining knowledge of plants and their cultivation with a biological context. Gaining knowledge of farm animal biology and associated reproductive, health and social issues.

Vocational Pathway: Primary industries, Biological Sciences.

This course can lead to: Year 12 studies in Agriculture and Horticulture, livestock management, primary industries, horticultural industries, vocational biology, and science courses.

For more information, please see Head of Science Mr J Kurian, or your Year 10 Agriculture teacher.