The Animal and Crop Production (ACP) programme aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the animal and crop industries both nationally and globally from a social, economic, global and environmental perspective and that guarantees the production of safe food. We encourage our students to explain, evaluate, and effectively interpret theories, and assumptions in the animal and crop science area. We encourage our students to find, access, and critically evaluate information, and then be able to communicate effectively through writing, speech, and visual information. We do this by providing learning environments that integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities so as to develop leadership, critical and reflective practice, effective communication and inquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments (classroom, off campus practical’s – particuarly UCD Lyons Farm, field work, work placement) and methods ensure that students have a stimulating learning experience, which should equip them with the skills necessary to provide professional leadership and support for the expanding and dynamic agricultural sector industry. The ACP programme aims to be an integral component in ensuring the continued success of both the Irish animal and crop industries. Through our curriculum and experiential opportunities, we aim to develop leadership ability, integrity, and curiosity in our students and an inquiry based learning approach is employed incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods such as case studies, group projects, project work and professional work placements.
- School
- School of Agriculture and Food Science
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Dr Alan Kelly
- Overall Programme Credits:
- 180
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 2: 50
Stage 3: 50
Stage 4: 50
Curricular information is subject to change.
1 - Describe core sciences including plant and animal biology, in order to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of growth, development and improvement of farm animals and crops.
2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the principles in animal production systems, crop production systems, animal and crop nutrition, grassland systems, soil science, plant pathology, agricultural economics, business and communications.
3 - Analyse the relationships between inputs and outputs in various agricultural fields to make effective and profitable decisions.
4 - Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the animal and crop industries in Ireland and globally in a way that is welfare and environmentally friendly and guarantees the production of safe food.
5 - Explain the importance of sustainability in relation to animal and crop production systems from a social, economic, global and environmental perspective.
6 - Describe the fundamental principles relating to agricultural economics, farm business management, marketing of farm produce and understanding of supply chain dynamics.
7 - Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agricultural organizations.
8 - Understand and analyze the current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they may affect the future of agriculture, and have the capacity for lifelong learning so as to remain informed of such evolving technical, economical and regulatory frame works.
9 - Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to a variety of animal and/or plant production systems.
10 - Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and an ability to work effectively with others.
11 - Formulate animal and crop production systems that are economical, sustainable and profitable.
2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the principles in animal production systems, crop production systems, animal and crop nutrition, grassland systems, soil science, plant pathology, agricultural economics, business and communications.
3 - Analyse the relationships between inputs and outputs in various agricultural fields to make effective and profitable decisions.
4 - Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the animal and crop industries in Ireland and globally in a way that is welfare and environmentally friendly and guarantees the production of safe food.
5 - Explain the importance of sustainability in relation to animal and crop production systems from a social, economic, global and environmental perspective.
6 - Describe the fundamental principles relating to agricultural economics, farm business management, marketing of farm produce and understanding of supply chain dynamics.
7 - Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agricultural organizations.
8 - Understand and analyze the current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they may affect the future of agriculture, and have the capacity for lifelong learning so as to remain informed of such evolving technical, economical and regulatory frame works.
9 - Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to a variety of animal and/or plant production systems.
10 - Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and an ability to work effectively with others.
11 - Formulate animal and crop production systems that are economical, sustainable and profitable.
Stage 2
In addition to the 50 credits of core and option modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits.
Stage 3
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits.
Stage 4
In addition to the 50 credits of core and option modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits. The modules not chosen as options may be selected as electives.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 2 Core Modules |
CHEM00020 | Introductory Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MATH10230 | Mathematics for Agriculture I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
PHYC10180 | Physics for Ag. Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDEV10020 | Information Skills | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDEV10030 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
BIOL10010 | Animal Biology and Evolution | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
BIOL10030 | Cell and Plant Biology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
CHEM10010 | Introduction to the Chemistry of Biomolecules | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
AESC10010 | Land Use and the Environment | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
FOR10020 | Trees and Forests in Ireland | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
FDSC10010 | Food Diet and Health | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
ANSC10010 | Introduction to Animal Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
CPSC10010 | Introduction to Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students must select a minimum of two option modules, additional option modules may be taken in place of electives amounting to 10 credits. |
RDEV10040 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AERD20030 | Business Management | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AESC20060 | Soil Science Basics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
FOR20100 | Applied Biostatistics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
HORT20070 | Agricultural Botany | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
MICR20010 | Agricultural Microbiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC20010 | Genetics and Biotechnology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC20020 | Animal Nutrition I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
BSEN30020 | Buildings and Environment | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
CPSC20020 | Fundamentals of Arable Crop Production | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
FDSC20100 | Agricultural Biochemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge in the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives. |
BIOL20050 | Climate Change and Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge in the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives. |
BSEN30170 | Agricultural Mechanisation: Engines and Crop Machinery | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge in the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives. |
AESC20050 | Applied Zoology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AESC30100 | Pests, Parasites and Beneficials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AESC30220 | Soil Science Applications | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30010 | Animal Reproduction | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30020 | Animal Breeding I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30040 | Animal Nutrition II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
BIOL30010 | Plant Diseases: Biology and Control | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30210 | Food and Agricultural Policy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDEV30060 | Professional Communications | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
AESC30080 | Agri-Environmental Issues and Policy | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
AESC40660 | Plants, Roots and Productivity | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
CPSC30050 | Organic Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
ANSC30390 | Sheep Production | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
ANSC40040 | Advanced Dairy Production | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
CPSC40040 | Developments in Grassland | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Select 2 Option Modules |
CPSC40050 | Devs in Crop Production & Util | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Suggested: these modules may expand your knowledge and experience and can be taken in place of electives. |
ANSC30130 | Principles of Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Suggested: these modules may expand your knowledge and experience and can be taken in place of electives. |
ANSC30380 | Animal Science Industries | Spring | 5 |
See the UCD Assessment website for further details
Module Weighting Info
Module Weighting Info
| Award | GPA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
| BHAGR002 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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