Bachelor of Applied Science (Aquaculture)
Overview
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)
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Duration: |
4 years fulltime |
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On campus, full or part time * |
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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. |
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Undergraduate |
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Credit points: |
96 credit points o |
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Intake: |
February and August |
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Campus: |
Townsville and Cairns (Year 1 and selected year 2 subjects only) |
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Faculty: |
Science Engineering and Information Technology |
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Prerequisite/s: |
English, Chemistry, Maths B |
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* 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. |
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Related Courses Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) |
Structure
For subject descriptors please consult the relevant university handbook at http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/courses/index.htm
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
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CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
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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
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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
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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
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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
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9 credit points of approved level 5 subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science.
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
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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:
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Commercial fish farming business
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Public and private hatcheries and aquariums
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Organizations with interests in environmental management and protection, fisheries management, conservation and research
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Aquaculture support industries (food production, pollution and disease control and specialist equipment
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Biotechnology Companies
