Bachelor of Applied Science (Aquaculture)

Overview

Description:
 The Bachelor of Applied Science is a four year degree that incorporates scientific and business training to prepare students for a career in on or tropical Australia’s fastest growing industries. Students have hands on experience cultivating everything from prawns to barramundi, with an emphasis on tropical species. Our courses in aquaculture have an emphasis on field work and practical skills and getting students out of the classroom.

JCU coordinates an international project on cultured pearl oysters in the South Pacific Islands, funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Other research projects are funded by the Australian Research Council, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and by industry directly. Links with peak research bodies means students and teaching staff gain valuable practical and research experience. Additionally, links with commercial aquaculture operations ensure our courses keep up to date with industry requirements. Bachelor of Applied Science students undertake an aquaculture farm placement during their fourth year.

The fourth year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (24 academic units) has two options Pass and Honours programs, both include some independent research work. The coursework will normally include subjects that expand the student's abilities in the area of their project activities. The nature of the research may be restricted by the availability of an appropriate supervisor, funding, and facilities for carrying out the proposed project. (See structure below for subject choices)
 
Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns ^
 
Faculty:
 Science Engineering and Information Technology
 
QTAC code:
 316011 Townsville; 326011 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.

^ Cairns (selected subjects only)
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Students must complete 72 credit points consisting of:

Level 1

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

or

CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus

12 credit points of approved level 1 AG or BM, BT, BZ, CH, EV, MA, MB, ZL subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Level 2

AQ2001:03 Introduction to Aquaculture

AQ2002:03 Aquaculture of Tropical Species

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

Plus

9 credit points of subjects selected from:

BT2240:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments

MB2090:03 Tropical Marine Ecosystems

BZ2470:03 Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology of Plants

MI2031:03 Marine Microbiology

MB2080:03 Marine Invertebrate Biology

ZL2008:03 Animal Adaptation to Environmental Change

Plus

6 credit points of approved level 2 BT, BZ, MB, MI, ZL subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Level 3

AQ3002:03 Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition

AQ3003:03 Aquaculture: Propagation

AQ3004:03 Aquaculture: Genetics and Stock Improvement

AQ3005:03 Aquaculture: Management of Culture Systems

AQ3007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology

AQ3008:03 Aquaculture: Systems Design

MI3031:03 Aquatic Microbial Pathobiology

Plus

3 credit points of approved level 3 AQ, BT, BZ, MB, MI, ZL subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Level 4 - PASS

AQ5010:06 Aquaculture: Production and Evaluation Report

AQ5012:06 Aquaculture: Hatchery Techniques

AQ5013:03 Aquaculture: Special Topic

Plus

9 credit points of approved level 5 subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Honours

Level 4 - HONOURS

AQ4022:03 Aquaculture: Literature Review and Seminar

AQ4121:06 Aquaculture: Research Project and Thesis (Part 1 of 2)

AQ4122:06 Aquaculture: Research Project and Thesis (Part 2 of 2)

AQ5013:03 Aquaculture: Special Topic

Plus

6 credit points of approved level 5 subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Career Opportunities

Professional Aquaculturalists find employment in different roles (technical, managerial, marketing, consultant), in:

Commercial fish farming business

Public and private hatcheries and aquariums

Organizations with interests in environmental management and protection, fisheries management, conservation and research

Aquaculture support industries (food production, pollution and disease control and specialist equipment

Biotechnology Companies

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