S3B Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)
Abbreviation: BAppSc(Agr)
Course code: S3B
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2620
Introductory comments
This on-campus, 3-year (minimum) full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science
and Engineering and is available at Hobart. Subject to attendance and timetable
requirements, part-time study may be possible.
Admission & prerequisites
Minimum University entry requirements including a satisfactory achievement (SA) or
higher in any two of the following: TCE mathematics *MT730 (or *MT841 or *MT843),
computer science *IF862, chemistry *CH856, geology *GL876, geography *GG833, or
environmental science *EV846, physics *PH866, biology *BY826, applied science–physical
sciences *SC786 (if neither physics nor chemistry counted), agricultural science *AG806.
Course objectives
The course gives students an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills suited to the
needs of a professional agriculturalist. Emphasis is given to scientific technology, its
application and the management of agricultural enterprises.
Career outcomes
The course is designed to meet an identified demand by employers for graduates qualified
and skilled in the application of scientific technology in agricultural industries.
Graduates are qualified for positions within agribusiness, private sector, service
consultancy, agricultural development and enterprise management, forestry and related
industries.
Professional recognition
Graduates from the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of
Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST)
Course structure
The course is arranged with a core of units in applied physical science, biological science
and agricultural business, and these form a foundation for studies in applied agriculture.
Field and practical work is required during semesters and in vacations.
The course is detailed in the schedule below.
Articulation
If students have a TAFE Diploma of Agriculture, or come from other recognised providers
of agricultural or relevant science education, they will receive credit for appropriate work
done. As a general rule, maximum credit transfer would be 100%. Application must be
made to Student Administration.
Graduates of the BAppSc(Agr) may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural
Science or the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural Science with Honours.
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Schedule A
campus-sem
Unit title
Year 1
Plant Science for
H1
Agricultural
Science
Zoology for
H1
Agricultural
Science
Applied Physics
H1
Introduction to
H1
Agriculture and
Horticulture
Chemistry 1
H2
(Applied
Agriculture)
Sustainable
H2w~B2wv
Resource
Management
Business of
H2
Agriculture and
Horticulture
Science of
H2
Agriculture
Year 2
Microbiology and
H2
Mycology
Agricultural
H1
Geology & Soil
Science
Crop and Plant
H2
Physiology
Field Agriculture
H2
Pasture and Animal H1
Science
Plus three of the following:
Economics for
H1~L1~B1
Business
Insect Diversity and [na]
Function [a][c]
Crop and Pasture
[na]
[a][c]
Production
Fundamentals of
H2
[a]
Soil Science
Introduction to
H1
Plant Diseases [a]
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weight
code
12.5%
KPA160
12.5%
KZA160
12.5%
12.5%
KYA171
KLA100
12.5%
KRA121
12.5%
KLA115
12.5%
KLA105
12.5%
KLA110
12.5%
KLA210
12.5%
KLA213
12.5%
KLA214
12.5%
12.5%
KLA215
KLA211
12.5%
BEA110
12.5%
KLA254 or KLA354
12.5%
KLA250 or KLA350
12.5%
KLA297 or KLA397
12.5%
KLA287 or KLA387
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Animal Production H1
12.5%
[a]
Systems
Year 3
Crop Health
H2
12.5%
Management
Principles of
H3/2~L2~O?
12.5%
[a]
Marketing
Industry Project
H1&2
25%
Plant Nutrition &
H2
12.5%
Soil Fertility [b]
Plus three of the following:
Economics for
H1~L1~B1
12.5%
Business
Insect Diversity and [na]
12.5%
[b][c]
Function
Crop and Pasture
[na]
12.5%
[b][c]
Production
Fundamentals of
H2
12.5%
[b]
Soil Science
Introduction to
H1
12.5%
Plant Diseases [b]
Animal Production H1
12.5%
[b]
Systems
[a] Use level 200 enrolment code (eg KLA254)
[b]
[c]
KLA220 or KLA320
KLA329 or KLA429
BMA151 or
BMA251
KLA377
KLA318 or KLA418
BEA110
KLA254 or KLA354
KLA250 or KLA350
KLA297 or KLA397
KLA287 or KLA387
KLA220 or KLA320
Use level 300 enrolment code (eg KLA318)
will be offered in 2003.
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Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 8 years maximum (16 semesters)
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled this year: 20
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