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Agriculture and AquacultureMinor

Perfect for aspiring environmental scientists, agronomists and sustainability professionals – Agriculture and Aquaculture Minor offers an in-depth exploration of soil health and rehabilitation, plant adaptation and sustainable agriculture, equipping you with advanced skills in both managed and natural ecosystem analysis, restoration and management.

Gain advanced, industry standard skills in ecosystem health and resilience, explore plant survival mechanisms in extreme conditions and learn how to enhance agricultural, aquacultural and forest ecosystems.

Through hands-on fieldwork and real-world experience, you'll address global challenges such as food security, climate change and ecological sustainability, making a meaningful contribution to future ecosystems and communities.

Whether you’re interested in tackling climate change, repairing ecosystems, advancing sustainable farming practices, or contributing to global food security, this minor provides the foundational knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change.

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Minor (4)

For a minor in Agriculture and Aquaculture students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS224 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: ENS103
ENS318 Plant Growth and Reproduction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12 
ENS323 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: SCI110
ENS371 Sustainable Aquaculture
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Anti: ESS371