Objectives
The graduation in Agrarian Science (Animal Science and Agronomy branches) aims to train professionals with solid knowledge and skills, able to respond to the demands of the Regional, National and International labour market in the areas of primary production and processing, as well as in the associative/cooperative sectors and rural extension service.
This study cycle is supposed to provide a multidisciplinary approach that combines both scientific and technique foundations and training necessary for the desired profile that brings students for the reality which they will find in future professional life.
Access Requirements
Those interested can apply for the course through one of the following national competitions organized by DGES: National Competition for Access and Admission to Public Higher Education; and Special Regimes. Application may also be possible through the following special competitions, organized by the University of the Azores: Special Competitions for Access and Admission to the University of the Azores (Over 23 Years, Holders of Technological Specialization Diploma, Holders of Higher Professional Technician Diploma, Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialized artistic courses); Regimes of Re-entry and Change of Institution / Course; Special competition for access and admission of international students to the University of the Azores. In all cases, the application is dependent on the candidates' compliance with the conditions required for this purpose. For more information on national competitions and the conditions of access and admission, consult the DGES page at www.dges.gov.pt, and for information on special competitions, consult the regulations available on our website.
Career Opportunities
Agricultural holdings;
Agri-food industries;
Public services;
Associative and cooperative sector;
Technical-economic management and agricultural credit;
Research and experimentation.
Learning Outcomes
The curricular structure is based upon an integrated scientific project based on multidisciplinary knowledge demands with the adequate specific topics for each one of the course's branch.
Students are expected to comply with the following generical and specific competences throughout the scheduled 3 years:
General- Analytic and synthetical capacities within the broad field of solving problems that are directly connected with farming as well as developing an efficient auto critical personality;
Specific- Development of efficient participation requirements when strategic enterprise decisions are required, individual and team work, holistic approaches and solving specific problems in this field of knowledge including innovation and internationalism.
Development and full acquisition of the above competences will lead to a plain compliance with the proposed objectives namely by stimulating research, innovation and evolution of professional skills by means of practical work and within the Project CU thus englobing the wide range of methodologies previously used within each of the curricular units.
Study Regime
Full- or part-time attendance, presence required in daytime schedule
1st Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cell biology | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Chemistry I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Introduction to Economics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Matemática | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Chemistry II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Estatística | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Genetics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Physics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Plant Biology | 2nd Semester | 6 |
2nd Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Climate and Water Resources | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Microbiology | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Physiology and Animal Reproduction | 1st Semester | 12 |
| Plant Physiology | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Soils | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Agricultural Hydraulics and Irrigation | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Mechanization and Agricultural Technologies | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Nutrition and Animal Nutrition | 2nd Semester | 12 |
| Pastures and Fodder | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Plants Protection | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Production Systems in Agriculture | 2nd Semester | 6 |
3rd Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Planning and Management | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Arable Crops | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Ecology and Ecosystems Management | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Farm Buildings Design | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Geographical Information Systems | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Hortofloriculture | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Monogastric Production | 1st Semester | 12 |
| Food Technology | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Fruit Farming | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Integrated Protection | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Post Harvest Technology | 2nd Semester | 3 |
| Project | 2nd Semester | 12 |
| Ruminant Production | 2nd Semester | 12 |
| Viticulture | 2nd Semester | 3 |
Information
- DGES Code
- 9022
- ECTS Credits
- 180 ECTS
- Duration
- 3 semesters