Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture)

Overview

Duration:
 3 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:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns ^
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 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.

^ Year 1 and 2 only in 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.

Townsville, Cairns (first and second year only, see below)

Level 1

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

PLUS 18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

AQ2001:03 Introduction to Aquaculture

AQ2002:03 Aquaculture of Tropical Species

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

PLUS

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BT2240:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments

MB2080:03 Marine Invertebrate Biology

MI2031:03 Marine Microbiology

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BZ2420:03 Genetics for Biology

MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms

Level 3

12 credit points from the following:

TEACHING PERIOD 1

AQ3002:03 Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition

AQ3003:03 Aquaculture: Propagation

or

AQ3008:03 Aquaculture: Systems Design

TEACHING PERIOD 2

AQ3005:03 Aquaculture: Management of Culture Systems

AQ3007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology

or

AQ3004:03 Aquaculture: Genetics and Stock Improvement

PLUS

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are suggested:

Third year aquaculture subjects not completed as core subjects.

MB3150:03 Fisheries Science

MI3031:03 Aquatic Microbial Pathobiology

Level 4 - Honours students only

AQ4101:12 Aquaculture Honours (Part 1 of 2)

AQ4102:12 Aquaculture Honours (Part 2 of 2)

Note: There are other subjects available for students who wish to complete honours part-time. Students should contact the school for subject information.

CAIRNS (1ST AND 2ND YEAR ONLY)

Level 1

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

PLUS

18 credit points from science level 1 subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

AQ2001:03 Introduction to Aquaculture

AQ2002:03 Aquaculture of Tropical Species

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

PLUS

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BZ2440:03 Ecology and Conservation

BZ2470:03 Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology of Plants

EA2800:03 Marine Sedimentary Environments

MB2090:03 Tropical Marine Ecosystems

ZL2008:03 Animal Adaptation to Environmental Change

Career Opportunities

Graduates have an understanding of the cultivation of marine and freshwater resources (replenishment of native stocks, production of food, pearls and natural compounds). They may become business managers, policy developers and government administrators in:

Aquaculture and support industries

Biotechnology companies

Fisheries management

Environmental protection

Conservation

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