S3A Bachelor of Agricultural Science as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Abbreviation: BAgrSc
Course code: S3A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2620
Introductory comments
This on-campus, 4-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
In addition to the University’s general admission requirements, students entering first
year Agricultural Science must have achieved a TCE Satisfactory Achievement (SA) result
or higher in Chemistry *CH856, Mathematics Stage 2 *MT841 (or Mathematics Applied
*MT730). *PH866 is desirable but not compulsory.
Course objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree are to:
•
Provide a sound basis in the physical and biological sciences in the first two years of
study and an introduction to the main subject areas to be covered in years 3 and 4;
•
•
Provide, in the final two years of study, opportunity for specialisation and advanced
study of the major discipline areas of agricultural science;
Produce graduates with scientific knowledge and skills in the principles of
agricultural production and sustainable resource management which meet the needs
of industry, business and government.
Career outcomes
Employment prospects for graduates are diverse, including positions in agribusiness,
research, production agriculture, resource management, business management,
government agencies, education, forestry, aquaculture, food processing, food technology,
waste management, marine and Antarctic research.
Professional recognition
Graduates from the course are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of
Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST).
Course structure
Students undertaking a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree study a common first two
years which is mainly comprised of subjects in the physical and biological sciences area. In
years three and four they choose a range of subjects from within the agricultural sciences
(refer to Schedule A). If students gain sufficient merit in year three they may be able to
undertake an honours program during the final year of the course.
The Agricultural Science degree is an interesting and challenging course requiring
motivation and commitment from the student. In its final stages, students work closely
with staff and fellow students and become familiar with the latest developments in the
various subject areas.
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Practical experience is gained through formal practical classes, excursions and vacational
work experience of 15 weeks, which can be spread over the duration of the course.
Schedule A below specifies the core and optional units of the course.
Students can, with the approval of the course coordinator, take units outside those listed
in the BAgrSc Schedule A, amounting to a maximum of 25% unit-weighting over years 3
and 4 of the course.
Articulation
Candidates with other tertiary studies may be granted status for work completed and
deemed appropriate to this degree.
Honours graduates may apply for entry into a master or PhD course.
Schedule A
Unit title
Year 1
Plant Science for
Agricultural
Science
Zoology for
Agricultural
Science
Applied Physics
Chemistry 1
(Agricultural
Science)
Sustainable
Resource
Management
Data Handling and
Statistics 1 [a]
Genetics and Cell
Biology for
Agricultural
Science
Year 2
Biochemistry
(Agriculture)
Organic Chemistry
(Agricultural
Science)
Agricultural
Geology & Soil
Science
Pasture and Animal
Science
Field Agriculture
Microbiology and
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
KPA160
H1
12.5%
KZA160
H1
H1&2
12.5%
25%
KYA171
KRA120
H2w~B2wv
12.5%
KLA115
H2~L1/2
12.5%
KMA153
H2
12.5%
KPZ162
H1
12.5%
CBA235
H1
12.5%
KRA222
H1
12.5%
KLA213
H1
12.5%
KLA211
H2
H2
12.5%
12.5%
KLA215
KLA210
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Mycology
Crop and Plant
Physiology
Agricultural
Technology
Year 3
Economics for
Business
Crop Health
Management
H2
12.5%
KLA214
H2
12.5%
KLA217
H1~L1~B1
12.5%
BEA110
H2
12.5%
KLA329 or KLA429
12.5%
12.5%
KLA331 or KLA431
KLA250 or KLA350
12.5%
KLA254 or KLA354
12.5%
KLA314 or KLA414
12.5%
KLA242 or KLA342
[na]
12.5%
KLA365 or KLA465
[na]
12.5%
BEA301
H3/2~L2~O?
12.5%
H1
12.5%
BMA151 or
BMA251
KLA396 or KLA496
H2
12.5%
KLA398 or KLA498
H1
12.5%
KLA220 or KLA320
H2
H1
12.5%
12.5%
KLA326 or KLA426
KLA287 or KLA387
H2
12.5%
KLA346 or KLA446
H1
12.5%
KLA381 or KLA481
H2
12.5%
KLA297 or KLA397
H1
12.5%
KLA405
plus six (75% weighting) of the following:
[na]
Agronomy [b][c]
Crop and Pasture
[na]
Production [b][c]
Insect Diversity and [na]
Function [b][c]
Insect Ecology and [na]
Behaviour [b][c]
Horticultural
[na]
Production Systems
[b][c]
Horticultural
Science [b][c]
Environmental and
Resource
Economics
Principles of
Marketing [d]
Food Microbiology
[b]
General Microbial
Ecology [b]
Animal Production
Systems [b]
Animal Science [b]
Introduction to
Plant Diseases [b]
Agricultural and
Forest Pathology [b]
Soil and Land
Resources [b]
Fundamentals of
Soil Science [b]
Year 4
Research,
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Development and
Extension Methods
Plant Nutrition &
H2
[e]
Soil Fertility
Plus 75% weighting of the following:
[na]
Agronomy [e]
Crop and Pasture
[na]
Production
Insect Diversity and [na]
Function [c]
Insect Ecology and [na]
Behaviour [e][c]
Horticultural
[na]
Production Systems
12.5%
KLA318 or KLA418
12.5%
12.5%
KLA331 or KLA431
KLA450
12.5%
KLA454
12.5%
KLA314 or KLA414
12.5%
KLA442
[na]
12.5%
KLA365 or KLA465
[na]
12.5%
BEA301
H3/2~L2~O?
12.5%
H1
12.5%
BMA151 or
BMA251
KLA396 or KLA496
[c]
Horticultural
Science [e][c]
Environmental and
Resource
Economics
Principles of
Marketing [d]
Food Microbiology
[e]
KLA398 or KLA498
General Microbial
H2
12.5%
Ecology [e]
KLA420
Animal Production H1
12.5%
Systems
KLA326 or KLA426
H2
12.5%
Animal Science [e]
KLA487
Introduction to
H1
12.5%
Plant Diseases
KLA346 or KLA446
Agricultural and
H2
12.5%
[e]
Forest Pathology
KLA381 or KLA481
Soil and Land
H1
12.5%
Resources [e]
KLA497
Fundamentals of
H2
12.5%
Soil Science
KLA490
Agricultural
H1&2
25%
Science Honours
Thesis [f]
[a] Subject to timetable constraints and approval of the course coordinator, students
who have completed TCE Mathematics *MT730, *MT841 or
*MT843 may be permitted to replace KMA153 with another 12.5%
unit. KPZ161 Ecology for Agricultural Science is the recommended unit.
[b] use level 300 enrolment code (eg KLA350)
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[c]
[d]
will be offered in 2003
use level 200 enrolment code (eg BMA251)
[e]
use level 400 enrolment code (eg KLA418)
[f]
Honours candidature is by invitation only. Honours students must enrol in KLA491
[BAgrSc(Hons) 0%], and KLA490 [Research Project 25%].
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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 | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 9 years maximum (18 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 65 | Total students
enrolled this year: 43 | International students this year: 1
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