3AGH - Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Sheehan.
Students will research a primary product of their choice and investigate factors that affect profitability. They also carry out an investigation into consumer preferences and attributes of a primary product. A socio-scientific investigation into a primary production issue is carried out. There is an optional external exam into sustainable agriculture.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.