Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy - Specialization in Animal Science and Aquaculture. Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture. Faculty of Agricultural Production, Infrastructure and Environment. Agricultural University of Athens

Description

Knowledge: The learner is taught the principles, methods, techniques, and systems comprising the background of the various agronomy cognitive subjects and delves into the field of Animal Science.
Skills: Applies the knowledge on conventional, sustainable, and innovative farm animal rearing systems, and relevant sciences.
Competences: Designs, implements, manages, and undertakes the technical responsibility for the relevant systems.

Further Information

Purpose and objectives: Installation, operation, and management of animal production and aquaculture systems. Representative segments of subjects taught: Anatomy-Physiology of Farm Animals, Range Improvement and Management, Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals, Farm animal Nutrition, Animal Production and Environment, Animal Diseases & Hygiene, Production of Aquatic Organisms, Aquacultures, Hydrobiology, Physiology of Farm Animal Nutrition, Zootechnics.

Relation To Employment

The title of studies is necessary to work as an Agronomist. The agronomists are registered in the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) and exercise their professional rights within the context of their specialisation cycle, as per the provisions of Presidential Decree 344/2000 "Exercise of the agronomist profession", article 8, 9 and the specific legal and regulatory clauses that are in effect.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.