S3K Bachelor of Aquaculture as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Aquaculture
Abbreviation: BAqua
Course code: S3K
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3801
Introductory comments
This 3-year full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and is
available at Launceston. Subject to attendance and timetable requirements, the course may
be available part time over 6 years.
Admission & prerequisites
University admission. In addition there are TCE prerequisites to some first-year units. If
applicants do not have these specific prerequisites, they may be able to undertake bridging
units.
Course objectives
The course aims to provide students with a broad scientific background in aquatic biology
and specific orientation towards a career path in aquaculture. It will develop students’
ability to communicate, both within and outside the scientific community, and to learn
independently. As graduates, students will be able to adapt and contribute to
technological advances and be able to use their scientific knowledge with wisdom and
responsibility.
Career outcomes
The combined approach of broad-based aquatic biology with a comprehensive strand of
specialist aquaculture subjects ensures graduates are highly employable throughout the
aquaculture industry or in applied aquatic biology. Recent graduate surveys demonstrate
90% are either employed in this or related industries or are undertaking higher studies in
aquaculture. Possible career paths include work in farming as an owner, manager or
technician; or as a research assistant in aquaculture or applied aquatic biology, in
university or government departments, or proceeding to higher qualifications to become a
research scientist or consultant .
Course structure
The Bachelor of Aquaculture is a three-year course (6 semesters) in which students are
required to complete a set course of aquaculture and other science subjects in a range of
disciplines.
Articulation
Credit of up to one year may be given for work completed in appropriate TAFE and other
university courses approved by the Faculty.
Graduates are eligible to progress to the Bachelor of Aquaculture with Honours program.
Schedule
Unit title
Year 1
Data Handling and
campus-sem
weight
code
H2~L1/2
12.5%
KMA153
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Statistics 1
Either KJC103 or KJC161 and KJC162
Chemistry 1
L1&2
25%
Chemistry for Life
L1
12.5%
Sciences
Biological
L2
12.5%
Chemistry
Zoology for
L1
12.5%
Aquaculture
Computer
12.5%
H1~L1~B1v
Applications
Aquatic Ecology I
L2
12.5%
Introductory
L2
12.5%
Aquaculture
Technology
Unspecified elective L1/2
Year 2
Either Unspecified elective and KJC252 or KJC103
Chemistry 1
L1&2
25%
Analytical and
L2
12.5%
Environmental
Chemistry 2
General
L1
12.5%
Microbiology
Technology for
L1
12.5%
Aquaculture
Intensive Algal
L1
12.5%
Culture
Intensive
L2
12.5%
Crustacean &
Zooplankton
Culture
Applied and
L2
12.5%
Environmental
Microbiology
Aquatic Ecology II L2
12.5%
Year 3
Practicum (Degree) L1&2
0%
KJC103
KJC161
KJC162
KQA110
KXA153
KQA121
KQA124
KJC103
KJC252
KQA207
KQA214
KQA201
KQA228
KQA218
KQA212
KQA311
[a]
Physiology of
Aquatic Organisms
Nutrition of
Aquatic Organisms
Scientific Analysis
and Presentation
for Aquaculture
L1
12.5%
KQA330
L1
12.5%
KQA319
L1
12.5%
KQA302
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Advanced
L1
12.5%
Aquaculture
Technology
Intensive
L2
12.5%
Molluscan Culture
Intensive Finfish
L2
12.5%
Culture
Aquatic Animal
L2
12.5%
Health
Aquaculture Policy L2
12.5%
and Operations
[a] Eight weeks work experience plus seminar attendance
KQA325
KQA303
KQA320
KQA321
KQA326
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Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
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 | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 3 years minimum (6 semesters) | 6 years maximum (12 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Launceston majors: aquaculture
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled this year: 106 | International
students last year: 7 | International students this year: 7
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 20 hrs 26 wks
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