AGRICULTURE,
ANIMALS ANDFOOD
FEATUREDCOURSES
Equine Stud Management
(Gatton campus)
ANIM2039
This course covers the theoretical and
practical principles involved with the
management of breeding horses –
including mating, foaling and weaning; and
associated equine facilities, including stallion
accommodation, breeding sheds and
yards, foaling paddocks and stables, and
weaning, handling and pre-training facilities.
Previous students have enjoyed this course
particularly because it integrates theory with
practice.
Zoology
BIOL2204
This course covers animal diversity and
evolution, from primitive metazoans to
vertebrates. It describes the fantastic
diversity of animal and life histories in an
evolutionary and phylogenetic context. You
will become familiar with body form and
function, and life history characteristics of
the major groups of animals.
Food Science
FOOD2000
Food science is the study of the physical,
chemical and biological properties of foods
and their constituents and the changes
they undergo (including nutritional) when
subjected to handling, preservation,
processing, storage and distribution. This
course covers the fundamental principles
of food science: science of sugar, meat,
milk, seafood, fruits and vegetables, eggs,
fats and oils, and grains and their derived
products.
Food Product Development
FOOD3011
Successful food product development
requires a knowledge of a range of disciplines
as well as a systematic approach to the
development process. Integration of
marketing and consumer aspects with the
technical aspects of food processing and
food products is very important. This course
covers the techniques involved in systematic
food product development.
Lifestyle Horticulture
(Gatton campus)
HORT3008
The course discusses the establishment
and maintenance of tree, turf, interior plants,
seasonal colour in the landscape and the
emerging area of interest of green roofs.
A fexible program of study, tutorials and
feld trips will be used. Lifestyle Horticulture
encompasses urban forestry (arboriculture),
turf, seasonal colour in the landscape and
foriculture. These disciplines link to sciences
(plant physiology, ecology, soils and water)
as well as to aspects of landscape design
and management.
Principles of Wildlife Management
ENVM3001
This course is an overview of the principles
and concepts that wildlife managers need
to be familiar with to master their craft. You
will learn biology and population dynamics
of Australian native and feral animal
populations; the ecological factors which
affect the distribution and abundance of
wild vertebrates; management of pests;
management of critically endangered
species; and the concept of adaptive
management.
OTHERCOURSES
The table below lists other popular courses
in this area available to Study Abroad and
Incoming Exchange students. A full list of
courses can be found on UQ’s Courses and
Programs website at www.uq.edu.au/study
UQ CODE COURSE NAME
AGRC1014
Plant Utilisation in Natural and
Agricultural Environments
AGRC2019
Ecology of Natural and Agricultural
Systems
ANIM1008 Animal Health and Care
ANIM1014
Animal Welfare, Behaviour and
Handling
ANIM3016 Captive Wildlife Husbandry
ANIM3039 Equine Exercise and Rehabilitation
BIOL3207 Animal Behaviour
CHEM2003 Food Chemistry
FOOD3000 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
FOOD3007 Food Structure and Sensory Science
FOOD3017
Food Safety and Quality
Management
MKTG1502
Agriculture and Food Industry
Marketing
NOTES
– Course information is correct as at April 2013 and may
change in 2014. Please refer to www.uq.edu.au/study
for current information.
– While all listed courses are available to Study Abroad
and Incoming Exchange students, some will require
Faculty/School approval as relevant previous study
may be required.
GURIONANG
(SINGAPORE)
Zoology student
“Zoology might be an unconventional
route to take for a Singaporean,
but the program at UQ successfully
amalgamates the fascinating world
of animals with their biomedical,
agricultural and conservation
applications to produce graduates
with a dimensionless range of career
and further study options. The best
thing about UQ has got to be the
fair advantage every student gets
to participate in the wide range of
activities on offer. I did a Summer
Research Program where I got to
work with moths and wasps (I love
insects!).”
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
UQ Guide 2014
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