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 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania course details July 2, 2016, 01:43 AM, page –1 S3K Bachelor of Aquaculture as at 14th May, 2002 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 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania course details July 2, 2016, 01:43 AM, page –2 S3K Bachelor of Aquaculture as at 14th May, 2002 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 v=video-link 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 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania course details July 2, 2016, 01:43 AM, page –3