Introduction
Your knowledge and skills for practising sustainable and responsible farming are enhanced by the Sustainable Agriculture Diploma.
The Sustainable Agriculture concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is one of the goals of this diploma programme.
There are a total of 120 ECTS credits required.
How will I learn?
The complete programme is delivered online. You may start at any time. Within 48 hours after enrolling, you will receive an email containing an access code for our online learning platform. It might be necessary for you to first complete a non-examable orientation course in academic writing.
Readings, assigned tasks, and assignments make up a module. You will be required to take an exam and/or submit a project at the conclusion of each module.
Learning support
You will receive unrestricted email assistance for each module and course of the programme. For each submitted task, feedback is given. In some cases, it is also possible to arrange for telephone support.
Progression
After receiving this certification, you can start working on your advance diploma.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 48 Weeks
- BAG305 Organic FarmingThe demand for organic produce has soared in recent years, and supermarkets now dedicate a sizeable portion of their shelf space to it. Moreover, organic certification programmes have developed and thrived. Is this just a fad or the result of a more severe issue? Students learn how to farm plants or animals using eco-friendly, biodynamic, and organic methods in this lesson.0
- BEn302 Water Management and ConservationThis lesson examines how to preserve this limited resource in a variety of settings, including the workplace and the household. Water management, conservation in primary production, health, recycling, and other issues are among the topics covered, as well as water conservation at home and at work.0
- BAG101 Animal Anatomy and PhysiologyYou can manage and take care of your animals more cost-effectively if you understand the fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology. This lesson teaches students how to identify diseases, evaluate whether an animal has been hurt, learn about the physical abilities and limitations of various species, and explain how feeding and growth work.0
- BAG309 Agronomy IIThis lesson looks at cereals, pulses (like beans), and fake grains (e.g. quinoa). Discover the many varieties of grains. Improve your selection of species and cultivars for your garden. For better harvests, grow better crops utilising better practises. Prerequisite: I. Agronomy0
- Research Project IILearn how to organise and carry out research into the state of an industry or sector related to their field of study, as well as how to write a descriptive report based on that research.0
