S3C Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture)
Abbreviation: BAppSc(Hort)
Course code: S3C
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2620
Introductory comments
This on-campus, 3-year (minimum) course is offered by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering, and is available at Hobart. Subject to attendance and timetable limits,
part-time study may be possible.
Admission & prerequisites
Minimum entry requirements including a satisfactory achievement (SA) in any two of the
following: TCE mathematics *MT843 (or *MT841 or *MT730), 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 is designed to give students an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes
and skills suited to the needs of a professional horticulturalist. Emphasis is given to
scientific technology, its application and the management of horticultural enterprises.
Career outcomes
The course meets an identified demand by employers for graduates qualified and skilled
in the application of scientific technology in horticultural industries. It seeks to provide
graduates qualified for positions within agribusiness, private sector, service consultancy,
horticultural 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 horticultural business, and these form a foundation for studies in applied horticulture.
Field and practical work is required during semesters and in vacations.
The course is detailed in the schedule which follows.
Articulation
If students have a TAFE Diploma of Horticulture, or come from other recognised
providers of horticultural 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 the Student Administration.
Graduates of the BAppSc(Hort) may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural
Science or the Graduate Diploma of Agricultural Science with Honours.
Schedule A
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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
Economics for
H1~L1~B1
Business
Plus three of the following:
Horticultural
[na]
Production Systems
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
BEA110
12.5%
KLA242 or KLA342
[na]
12.5%
KLA254 or KLA354
[na]
12.5%
KLA250 or KLA350
H2
12.5%
KLA297 or KLA397
H1
12.5%
KLA287 or KLA387
[a][c]
Insect Diversity and
Function [a][c]
Crop and Pasture
Production [a][c]
Fundamentals of
Soil Science [a]
Introduction to
Plant Diseases [a]
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12.5%
KLA233 or KLA333
12.5%
KLA329 or KLA429
12.5%
25%
12.5%
BMA151 or
BMA251
KLA377
KLA318 or KLA418
12.5%
KLA242 or KLA342
Insect Diversity and [na]
12.5%
[b][c]
Function
Crop and Pasture
[na]
12.5%
Production [b][c]
Fundamentals of
H2
12.5%
[b]
Soil Science
Introduction to
H1
12.5%
[b]
Plant Diseases
Horticultural
H1
12.5%
Physiology and
Technology [b]
[a] Use level 200 enrolment code (eg KLA254)
[b] Use level 300 enrolment code (eg KLA318)
[c] will be offered in 2003
KLA254 or KLA354
Horticultural
H1
Physiology and
Technology [a]
Year 3
Crop Health
H2
Management
Principles of
H3/2~L2~O?
[a]
Marketing
Industry Project
H1&2
Plant Nutrition &
H2
[b]
Soil Fertility
Plus three of the following:
Horticultural
[na]
Production Systems
[b][c]
KLA250 or KLA350
KLA297 or KLA397
KLA287 or KLA387
KLA233 or KLA333
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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: 27
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