Guide to Courses

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 1. Overview

The Institute of Land and Food Resources is the largest university faculty in Australia to offer training in both agricultural and related industries, food technology, horticulture and forest science. It has one of the oldest and largest university schools of agriculture (established in 1905) and one of only two schools of forestry recognised by the Standing Committee on Forestry of the Australian Forestry Council.

The Institute now operates from eight campuses: Parkville, Creswick, Dookie, Burnley, Gilbert Chandler, Glenormiston, Longerenong and McMillan, plus an animal and plant research facility at Werribee.

Close teaching and research links exist with the Faculties of Arts; Architecture and Planning; Economics and Commerce; Engineering; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; Science; and Veterinary Science. Students enrolled in undergraduate courses offered by the Institute of Land and Food Resources may take elective subjects from one or more of these faculties.

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered in the areas of agriculture and related industries such as farm and horse management, food technology, forest science and technology, horticulture and agribusiness.

As well as lectures, tutorials, seminars and supervised work in laboratories, students work on farms or in forests, handle animals and plants, use related machinery and take part in public speaking and communication programs. They also work in computer laboratories, controlled environmental facilities and glasshouses.

 2. Our vision

Our vision is for the Institute of Land and Food Resources to be an international leader serving the following industries and sectors:

• Agribusiness
• Dairying
• Food Production Horticulture
• Forest Industries
• Grains and Oil Seeds
• Natural Resource Management
• Ornamental Horticulture

 3. Institute goals

The goals of the Institute are to:

• provide relevant graduate, undergraduate and vocational education of the highest quality suitable for agribusiness and resource management in Australia and the rest of the world;
• contribute to agricultural and resource management and related education through research and scholarship;
• be highly valued as the source of information, training and education by industry and to make information widely available;
• engage staff of the highest calibre with qualifications appropriate to their role in servicing research, teaching and outreach;
• manage our resources effectively and efficiently at the Institute's teaching and research locations;
• be accountable to the industries we serve.

 4. Institute courses

 4.1. Campus contacts

Burnley Campus - (03) 9250 6800

Creswick Campus - (03) 5321 4150

Creswick Campus, Forestry Diplomas - (03) 5321 4100

Dookie Campus - (03) 5833 9200

Gilbert Chandler Campus- (03) 9741 8033

Glenormiston Campus - (055) 578 200

Longerenong Campus - (03) 5362 2222

McMillan Campus - (03) 5624 0200

Parkville Campus - (03) 9344 6390

 4.2. Undergraduate courses

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Bachelor of Forest Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Agribusiness)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Production Horticulture)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)
• Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management)
• Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Production)
• Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Horse Management)
• Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)
• Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)
• Diploma of Forestry

The Diploma in Forestry is detailed in a separate handbook available from School of Forestry, Creswick.

 4.3. Combined degrees

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Forest Science

 4.4. Postgraduate

• Graduate Certificate in Forest Industries
• Graduate Diploma in Forest Industries
• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Agricultural Extension)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Management & Extension)
• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Turfgrass Science & Management)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)
• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)
• Graduate Certificate in Agri-Industry Business Management
• Graduate Diploma in Agri-Industry Business Management
• Graduate Certificate in Forest Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Forest Science
• Master of Agricultural Science
• Master of Forest Science
• Master of Horticultural Science
• Master of Wood Science
• Master of Applied Science
• Master of Agribusiness
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Agricultural Science
• Doctor of Forest Science

Details of postgraduate courses are summarised in the University Handbook 1998, Postgraduate Courses.

 4.5. TAFE programs

The Institute also offers Technical and Further Education Programs. TAFE courses are developed in association with industry and business so they closely match the needs of the market place. Further information relating to any of the following courses is available from the Institute on 1800 815 803.

Course in Grain Marketing

Course in Farm Chemical Use

Course in Agricultural Tractors with Attached Lifting Implements

Certificate II in Piggery Operations

Certificate IV in Dairy Farming (Traineeship)

Certificate III in Food Processing - Feed Milling, Wine, Dairy

Certificate IV in Dairy Technology

Diploma of Dairy Technology

Farming Trades Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship: Farrier Trade

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Certificate in Occupational Studies (Rural)

Certificate in Vocational Studies (Food Processing - Dairy Products)

Certificate in Woolclassing

Certificate in Vocational Studies (Career Start Traineeship: Piggery Operations)

Certificate in Basic Horse Studies (Strapper)

Advanced Certificate in Resource Management

Advanced Certificate in Farming

Advanced Certificate in Shearing Shed Management and Clip Preparation

Advanced Certificate in Landscape Construction and Design

Explosives in Agriculture Course

Course in Land Layout for Flood Irrigation

Course in Recreational Turf Management

Certificate IV in Dairy Cattle Farming (Milk Harvesting)

Certificate in Rural Office Practice

Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management

Diploma of Rural Business Management

Certificate IV in Rural Business Management

Rural Skills Traineeship

Certificate in Meat Processing

Diploma in Natural Resource Management

 4.5.1. Articulation

Articulation pathways exist between TAFE courses and the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Articulation refers to pathways that have been established between courses at different levels which enable students with qualifications from a TAFE institution to gain credit towards a degree. The articulation pathways are explained more fully in the specific course outlines detailed in this handbook. Please note that these arrangements provide eligibility for admission into the higher education course but they do not guarantee entry as students are selected on the basis of marks and/or relevant work experience.

 4.6. Credit policy

The Institute has a positive approach to the granting of credit for studies completed elsewhere and, on occasion, for work experience. It participated in the TAFE/Higher Education Pathways Project conducted in 1993 and has agreed to grant specified credit for subjects completed in certain associate diplomas. Subjects completed at bachelor degree level in any recognised tertiary institution in Australia or overseas will be credited if they are judged to contain sufficient equivalence of content and standard to those required for the degree courses. However, credit is not granted for final-year subjects.

Please refer to the Institute Credit Policy for detailed information.

 4.7. Internal transfers

The Institute welcomes internal transfers of students already enrolled in a course at The University of Melbourne into any course of the Institute of Land and Food Resources. Application forms are available from the Institute Office in Parkville or from Campus Student Administration Offices. Generally applications close at the end of November of each year; check with the course of your choice for exact closing dates. Credit will be granted where appropriate and generally applicants will be notified before Christmas of the outcome of their application.

 4.8. Transfers from other institutions

The Institute welcomes applications for entry into any of our courses from interested students currently enrolled at tertiary institutions other than The University of Melbourne. Generally applicants must apply through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre); check with the appropriate campus regarding any supplementary forms that may need to be completed.

 5. Planning an undergraduate course

The BAgrSc and BForSc are both four years in length. The combined degrees are five years. The BAppSc is three years in length, except for the Agriculture and Production Horticulture streams which are three and a half years. The Advanced Diplomas in Farm Management, Farm Production and Horse Management are three years in length (two years full-time study and one year practical work experience). The Diplomas in Horticulture and Agriculture Services are two years in length. Honours for BAgrSc and BForSc can be awarded at the end of fourth year based on marks from third and fourth years. Honours for the Agriculture, Horticulture and Natural Resources Management is normally taken over one year on a full-time basis. Subjects available are listed at the end of this introduction.

Students are advised to consult their Institute Office or campus Student Administration Officer when planning their course since Institute approval is required before elective subjects (in particular those from other Faculties or campuses) are chosen. The Institute Office/Campus Student Administration Offices are the reference point for all matters relating to enrolment, re-enrolment, special consideration, leave of absence, etc.

 6. Bachelor of Agricultural Science

The aim of the BAgrSc is to educate students to the best international standards and to prepare them for a great variety of careers in professional work and research. Agricultural science graduates are able to apply the principles and knowledge of science, economics and management to the use and management of natural resources for agricultural purposes. However, they can also apply science in many areas besides agriculture, greatly expanding the range of potential career opportunities.

An important feature of the BAgrSc is that it allows the concept of disciplinary sequences. These are concentrations of subjects in a common area of study which provide a depth of knowledge in that area while at the same time providing the opportunity to obtain a sound grasp of scientific principles across a range of disciplines.

The BAgrSc offers disciplinary sequences in:

• Agricultural Economics and Business;
• Animal Management and Production Science;
• Crop and Pasture Science;
• Environmental Soil Management.

These sequences are built on prerequisite core subjects at years three and four. Provided prerequisite requirements are met, students will be permitted to choose from among 300 and 400-level subjects in either year.

In addition to core subjects at both 300 and 400-level, students may construct a course appropriate to a disciplinary sequence and their interests by selecting subjects from a range of disciplines within the electives offered by the Institute, together with approved subjects offered within other faculties of the University.

Throughout the course, students undertake practical work in the laboratory and in the field. Excursions are arranged to enable them to supplement, by personal observation, knowledge gained in lectures and practical work. Some of these excursions may take place during vacations.

Additionally, students must complete a total of 12 weeks practical work experience during vacations.

 6.1. Course objectives

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science course has as its objectives that graduates:

• can demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental scientific precepts across a range of disciplines, with a high level of achievement in one or more of the disciplines of agricultural science relating to soils, plant and animal management and production;
• understand the structures of agricultural and related industries and the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international trade competitiveness;
• have a capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of agricultural and environmental problems;
• have an ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
• understand principles of sound practice in relation to health, safety, animal welfare and the environment in agricultural and related industries;
• have a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;
• have a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning;
• understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities conferred with the degree and with membership of professional associations and learned societies.

 6.2. Careers for agricultural graduates

Agricultural scientists develop and assist in the adoption of new technologies, improved management techniques and sustainable farming methods which are necessary to ensure an economically and environmentally sound future for Australian agriculture. Through research and development work in government, university and commercial laboratories and field stations, agricultural scientists make a substantial contribution to many aspects of changing technology. They also play key roles in spreading new ideas and facilitating the flow of information to assist farmers and land managers to make better decisions. Beyond the farm gate, many agricultural chemical, food processing and farm machinery firms employ graduates, initially as field representatives and later as administrators or managers.

The breadth of training received by agricultural science students opens up a wide range of professional options, and graduates make careers in non-traditional areas such as banks, insurance companies and journalism. The new combined degree with Commerce will offer graduates further opportunities in this area.

Graduates of the BAgrSc course are eligible to become members of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

 6.3. Undergraduate subjects

(Note: Insufficient enrolments may lead to an elective subject being suspended. While no absolute minimum number of enrolments is set for any subject, and each case will be considered on its merits, it can be expected that minimum class size will be around ten.)

First year
	600-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms	12.5
	600-142 Genetics and the Evolution of Life	12.5
	610-141 Chemistry	12.5
	610-142 Chemistry	12.5
	either
	620-141 Intermediate Mathematics A	12.5
	or
	620-161 Introductory Mathematics A	12.5
	212-105 Science and Communication	12.5
	212-103 Agriculture and the Australian Environment 1	12.5
	212-104 Land Resources and their Management 1	12.5

Second year
	606-023 Agricultural Botany	15
	212-202 Agricultural Economics	10
	212-220 Animal Science 1	11
	521-024 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	22
	212-205 Environmental Informatics	10
	212-207 Field Experimentation	10
	212-201 Soil Resources	12
	620-031 Statistics and Data Analysis	10

Third year
	212-313 Vacation Work (Practical Experience) Part 1	2
	620-032 Design and Analysis of Experiments	10
	212-304 Plant Production	18
	212-306 Processes in the Soil Environment	15
	either
	212-311 Animal Management and Production	15
	or
	212-358 Animal Physiology	15
	either
	212-314 Plant Breeding and Genetics and	5
	212-315 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology	5
	or
	212-305 Communicating Agricultural and Environmental Technology	10
	Plus two electives chosen from:
	212-310 Agricultural Business Management and Marketing	15
	212-323 Agricultural Policies and International Trade	15
	212-316 Resource Economics and Management	15
	One 15-point elective may be chosen from another faculty.

Fourth year
	212-413 Vacation Work (Practical Experience) Part 2	4
Electives
	Six electives chosen from the following fourth-year subjects:
	212-411 Animal Management and Production	16
	212-412 Social Research Methods	16
	212-432 Intensive Animal Production	16
	212-431 Extensive Animal Production	16
	212-404 Animal Welfare	16
	212-408 Advanced Topics in Farm Animal Science	16
	212-433 Resource Management and Agricultural Systems Analysis	16
	212-407 Advanced Plant Breeding and Biotechnology	16
	212-406 Crop and Pasture Physiology	16
	212-409 Plant Pathology	16
	212-424 Project in Agricultural Science	16
	212-410 Agricultural Business Management and Marketing	16
	212-423 Agricultural Policies and International Trade	16
	212-416 Resource Economics and Management	16
	211-441 Agroforestry	16
	Up to 32 points of approved subjects may be chosen from other faculties.
Commonly chosen elective subjects from other faculties include:
	521-301 Protein Structure, Design and Engineering	8
	521-302 Gene Structure and Expression	8
	521-303 Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology	8
	521-304 Molecular Basis of Hormone Action and Neuro-Transmission	8
	521-305 Biochemistry of Mammalian Metabolism and Nutrition	8
	521-306 Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology	8
	521-321 General Biochemistry Techniques and Data Analysis	8
	421-470 Land Degradation and Management	8
	421-030 Engineering For Agriculture	16
	421-472 Irrigation and Drainage Management	8
	421-423 Water Quality and River Management	8
	421-373 Physical Hydrology	8
	526-031 Agriculture Microbiology 1	16
	526-041 Agriculture Microbiology 2	16

Discipline Sequences - Core Subjects
	Agricultural Economics and Business Discipline Sequence
	212-323 Agricultural Policies and International Trade
	212-310 Agricultural Business Management and Marketing
	212-416 Resource Economics and Management
	Animal Sciences Discipline Sequence
	526-031 Agriculture Microbiology 1
	212-408 Advanced Topics in Farm Animal Science
	212-431 Extensive Animal Production
	Crop and Pasture Science Discipline Sequence
	212-406 Crop and Pasture Physiology
	212-409 Plant Pathology
	212-407 Advanced Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
	Environmental Soil Management Discipline Sequence
	212-424 Project in Agricultural Science
	526-031 Agriculture Microbiology 1
	212-433 Resource Management and Agricultural Systems Analysis

 7. Bachelor of Forest Science

The aim of the BForSc course is to educate students of forest science to the best international standards and to prepare them for careers in professional and industrial work, research and public service.

The course provides a broad-based education that will give students the necessary knowledge and thinking skills to care for and manage forested lands for purposes such as the sustainable production of timber, water and other forest products, recreation and the conservation of flora and fauna.

Such an education requires a comprehensive understanding of the biology of forested ecosystems, as well as an understanding of economics, engineering, wood science and sociology.

The first year of the course provides a foundation for later years, with basic studies in biology, statistics and chemistry and two introductory forestry subjects: Conservation of Australian Forests, and Forestry. These subjects are designed to give students a broader introduction to the relationship between Australia's physical environment, its forest and woodland communities, and their management. Conservation of Australian Forests is an elective in the course and may be replaced by any approved subject from another faculty. Subjects taken in second and subsequent years are set out at the end of this introduction.

Students do practical laboratory and fieldwork throughout the course. Excursions are arranged to provide opportunities to supplement, by personal observation, knowledge gained in lectures and practical work. Sometimes they take place during vacations.

Students must also complete a total of 16 weeks forestry work experience with approved organisations during vacations.

 7.1. Course objectives

The Bachelor of Forest Science course has as its objectives that graduates:

• understand the structures of Australian forest industries and the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international cost-competitiveness;
• have the essential factual knowledge and an understanding of principles appropriate to each stage of the educational process;
• have a capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of forestry, forest industry and related environmental problems;
• have an ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
• have essential skills in the acquisition and interpretation of forestry data;
• understand principles of sound practice in relation to health, safety, animal welfare and the environment in forestry and the forest industries;
• have a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;
• have a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning;
• understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities conferred with the degree and with membership of professional associations and learned societies.

 7.2. Careers for forestry graduates

Graduates are well suited to a wide range of occupations, in particular relating to the management of forest resources and the environment. Most forest estates cover several hundred thousand hectares and the management of such large scale enterprises draws continually on training in forest biology (including ecology, genetics and physiology), hydrology, engineering, remote sensing and economics. Many forest science graduates are employed by government authorities, principally with the State forest services but also with land care, national parks, wildlife, water supply and country fire authorities as well as environmental management and planning agencies. There are also opportunities for employment in private forestry, mainly with the pulp and paper companies, and in the larger firms in the wood-based industry, especially in resource planning, timber and harvesting management, reforestation and wood technology.

The new combined degrees with Commerce and Science will provide graduates with additional skills and expertise which will broaden the range of opportunities available.

Graduates of the BForSc course are eligible to become members of the Institute of Foresters of Australia.

 7.3. Undergraduate subjects

(Note: Insufficient enrolments may lead to an elective subject being suspended. While no absolute minimum number of enrolments is set for any subject, each case will be considered on its merits, it can be expected that minimum class size will be around ten.)

First year
	211-109 Forestry	12.5
	620-160 Experimental Design and Data Analysis	12.5
	600-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms	12.5
	600-142 Genetics and the Evolution of Life	12.5
	600-111 Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna	12.5
	211-108 Conservation of Australian Forests 2	12.5
	either
	610-141 Chemistry and	12.5
	610-142 Chemistry	12.5
	or
	610-161 Chemistry and	12.5
	610-162 Chemistry	12.5

Second year (taught at the Creswick campus)
	211-256 Tree Physiology	11
	211-215 Forest Ecology	11
	211-216 Forest Dendrology	5.5
	211-257 Economics and Financial Management	11
	211-212 Forest Surveying and Roading	11
	211-255 Forest Mensuration	5.5
	211-253 Forest Protection	11
	211-254 Field Studies 1	12
	211-203 Forest Soils	11
	211-258 Wood Science	11

Third year (taught at the Creswick campus)
	211-363 Field Studies 2	10
	211-359 Fire Management	12
	211-352 Forest Inventory and Planning	12
	211-333 Native Forest Silviculture	12
	211-334 Plantation Silviculture	12
	211-354 Forest Harvesting	6
	211-316 Forest Products	12
	211-362 GIS and Remote Sensing	6
	211-360 Biometry 2	6
	Plus two electives chosen from:
	211-301 Landscape Ecology and Management	6
	211-302 Tree Development	6
	211-303 Agroforestry 1	6
	211-361 Hydrology and Catchment Management	6

Fourth year
Compulsory subjects:		Points
	211-447 Forest Economics 2	6.25
	211-448 Environmental Management Systems	6.25
	211-442 Forestry Work Experience	12.5
	any one of:
	211-401 Industrial Forestry	12.5
	211-441 Agroforestry	12.5
	211-444 Parks and Recreation	12.5
Electives (total value of 62.5 points)
	any others from the above three not already taken, plus
	211-440 Forest Biotechnology and Tree Breeding	12.5
	211-402 Conservation Genetics	12.5
	211-415 Value-adding and Marketing	12.5
	211-446 Conservation Biology	12.5
	212-412 Social Research Methods	12.5
	212-430 Communicating Agriculture and Environmental Technology	12.5
	211-423 Project in Forest Science 1	25
	211-445 Project in Forest Science 2	25
	211-403 Project in Forest Science 3	37.5
	211-404 Project in Forest Science 4	37.5
	Up to 50 points of subjects from other faculties may be approved.

 8. Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Commerce

This course has been developed in response to a demand for agricultural science to be combined with a more specialist training in economics and commerce than is currently possible in the BAgrSc degree. Students can choose a combination of economics, econometrics, accounting and management subjects in order to design a course which fits an intended career path.

This combined course takes five years of full-time study, during which students must obtain 500 study points. Of these, 300 must be from agricultural science and 200 from commerce.

Agriculture points must include:

• all first and second year and subjects for the BAgrSc degree (except for the first-year elective, 620-031 and 620-032 Statistics subjects, 212-207 Field Experimentation and 212-202 Agricultural Economics);
• 212-403 Agricultural Policies and International Trade;
• 212-410 Agricultural Business Management and Marketing;
• Vacation Work Parts 1 & 2 (12 weeks of compulsory work experience).

Commerce points must include:

• at least 50 points from 100-level subjects;
• at least 50 points from 300-level subjects;
• compulsory subjects: 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics, 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics, and two quantitative methods subjects (or approved equivalent subjects in mathematics/statistics).

 8.1. Course objectives

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Commerce course has as its objectives that graduates:

• understand the components of the agricultural sector of the Australian economy and the importance of that sector to the economy;
• have an understanding of Australian economic institutions and policy, including industry and trade policy;
• have an appreciation of recent changes in the Australian economy, especially in relation to developments in the Asia-Pacific region;
• have acquired mastery of the necessary theoretical concepts and tools, from economics, agricultural sciences, business management and marketing, for analysing and solving problems in agribusiness activities or in natural resource use or agricultural policy, and are skilled in communicating the results;
• appreciate the implications for agricultural business operations of the biological nature of agricultural production processes;
• are aware of the institutional and regulatory environment within which agricultural businesses function;
• understand the behaviour of international markets for the products of the agricultural sector;
• have had practical experience in some part of the agricultural sector;
• have a capacity and motivation for further learning.

 8.2. A typical combined degree course

 8.2.1. First year (8 subjects)

• Biology (both semesters)
• Chemistry (both semesters)
• Agriculture and the Australian Environment
• Mathematics (e.g. 618-141)
• Introductory Microeconomics
• Introductory Macroeconomics

 8.2.2. Second year (7 subjects)

• Biochemistry
• Computer Applications
• Science and Communication
• Business Statistics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Commerce elective
• Elective

 8.2.3. Third year (8 subjects)

• Agricultural Botany
• Animal Science 1
• Soil Resources
• Introductory Econometrics
• Commerce electives

 8.2.4. Fourth year (8 subjects)

• Agricultural Business Management and Marketing
• Three 300-level Agriculture Electives
• Vacation Work Part 1
• Commerce electives

 8.2.5. Fifth year (8 subjects)

• Agricultural Policies and International Trade
• Social Research Methods
• Two 400-level Agricultural Science Electives
• Vacation Work Part 2
• Commerce electives

 8.2.6. Honours

• BCom(Hons) requires sixth year (refer to Handbook Volume 3)
• BAgrSc(Hons) based on results in 300 and 400-level subjects

 9. Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Commerce

The combined Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Commerce course is intended to offer an increased choice of subjects and an increased opportunity for students to specialise in areas of interest to them or to diversify their education. Students will be able to pursue any commerce stream for which they have the prerequisites. The course will be a useful preparation for careers in commercial forestry and the forest industries.

This combined course takes five years of full-time study, during which students must obtain 500 study points. Of these, 300 must be from Forest Science and 200 from Commerce.

Forest Science points must include:

• all first year subjects for the BForSc degree (except for the first-year elective and 620-160 Experimental Design and Data Analysis);
• all second and third year subjects, except 211-257 Economics and Financial Management;
• 211-447 Forest Economics and 211-448 Environmental Management Systems (400-level subjects);
• 211-442 Forestry Work Experience (16 weeks of compulsory work experience).

Commerce points must include:

• at least 50 points from 100-level subjects;
• at least 50 points from 300-level subjects;
• compulsory subjects: 316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics, 316-102 Introductory Microeconomics, and two quantitative methods subjects (or approved equivalent subjects in mathematics/statistics).

 9.1. Course objectives

The Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Commerce course has as its objectives that graduates:

• understand the basic concepts, institutional and regulatory arrangements operating in the Australian economy and the Australian forest industries, including the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international cost-competitiveness in the forest industries;
• are able to communicate effectively on matters of commerce and forestry and have a capacity for commercial advice and technology transfer;
• have developed skills in applying basic quantitative methods and scientific knowledge to the study of the economy, commerce and forestry;
• have acquired skills in analysing and solving problems and in the acquisition and interpretation of data in commerce and forestry;
• have a critical understanding of the economy and business and of the need to manage the economy for the benefit of all groups in society;
• understand principles of sound practice in relation to health, safety, animal welfare and the environment in forestry and the forest industries;
• have a capacity and motivation for continued learning;
• understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities conferred with the combined degree and membership of relevant professional associations and learned societies.

 9.2. A typical combined degree course

 9.2.1. First year

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Forestry
• Introductory Microeconomics
• Introductory Macroeconomics
• Quantitative Methods 1

 9.2.2. Second year

• Biology of Australian Flora and Fauna
• Introductory Econometrics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Five commerce electives

 9.2.3. Third year

• As for second year BForSc excluding Economics and Financial Management

 9.2.4. Fourth year

• As for third year BForSc

 9.2.5. Fifth year (10 subjects)

• Forest Economics 2 and Environmental Management Systems (400-level subjects)
• Forestry Work Experience
• One 400-level Forest Science Elective
• Six commerce electives

 9.2.6. Honours

• BCom(Hons) requires sixth year (refer to Handbook Volume 3)
• BForSc(Hons) based on results in 300 and 400-level subjects

 10. Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Forest Science

The combined BSc/BForSc course is intended to offer an increased choice of subjects and an opportunity for students to specialise in discipline areas of interest to them or to diversify their education.

While students will have the option to pursue any science discipline for which they have the prerequisites, the environmental science sequence within the BSc course may provide an excellent complement to BForSc studies that will enable students both to broaden and deepen their studies as a preparation for careers that relate more to the environmental aspects of forest and park management, such as ecosystem management or environmental pollution management. Similarly, biotechnology in the BSc course provides an excellent complement to BForSc students for those pursuing careers in tree breeding.

 10.1. Course requirements

Students enrolled in the BSc/BForSc must complete at least 500 points. Within the 500 points, students must ensure that they complete both the BSc requirements and the BForSc requirements.

 10.1.1. Science Requirements

A minimum of 237.5 Science points are required which must include:

• between 75 and 125 science points at 100-level.
• at least 50 science points at 300-level.

Note that:

• There are no specific requirements at the 200-level.
• Science points are awarded for the vast majority of the subjects that are listed in the Science section of the Handbook. Exceptions include: some of the subjects offered by the Department of Information Systems; and the Physics, Chemistry, Statistics and Mathematics subjects taught exclusively to students enrolled in courses other than the BSc.
• Students are able to undertake science subjects for which they have satisfied the prerequisites. Note, however that:
  • A quota applies to some science subjects as demand for the subject is greater than the number of places available. Selection into quota subjects is largely determined by academic performance in science subjects (refer to the Quota subject entry in the Faculty of Science entry for further details).
  • The Forestry component may require the completion of specific science subjects.
• The Faculty of Science offers a Bachelor of Science (Honours) program. It involves advanced research and coursework and results in the award of an Honours qualification. Refer to the Faculty of Science section of the Handbook for more information.

 10.1.2. Forestry Requirements

• First year of the BForSc except that the elective in the first semester must be a science subject.
• Second and third year as for the single Bachelor of Forest Science degree. These years are undertaken at the School of Forestry, Creswick. However, they need not necessarily occur consecutively in the second and third years of the combined course, but could be taken in the third and fourth years of the combined course. Various subjects in the second and third years of the course at Creswick contain a degree of common material which may rule out enrolment in certain science subjects in later years of the combined course.
• at least 55 points from 400-level BForSc subjects including: 211-447 Forest Economics 2 and 211-448 Environmental Management Systems (total of 16 points)
• 211-442 Forestry Work Experience (no points)
• The BForSc(Hons) is based on results in 200, 300 and 400 level subjects but Project in Forest Science 1 or 2, must be included in the 400 level enrolment to be eligible for Honours.

 10.1.3. Special Notes

• Credit towards the BForSc degree will not be granted for any subject listed in the Faculty of Science Handbook which is an elective in the BForSc degree. Individual exceptions to this requirement will need the approval of both faculties.
• Students cannot receive credit for both 654-308 Conservation Biology and 211-446 Conservation Biology. Students completing 654-308 Conservation Biology will receive Science credit, whereas students completing 211-446 Conservation Biology will receive Forestry credit.

 10.2. Course objectives

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Forest Science course has as its objectives that graduates:

• can demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental scientific precepts across a range of disciplines, with a higher level of achievement in one or more of the biological, chemical, earth, mathematical and physical sciences;
• understand the structures of Australian forest industries and the principal factors that determine location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international cost-competitiveness;
• can relate the scientific knowledge gained to the technical and vocational aspects of the student's chosen discipline(s);
• can organise knowledge and ideas systematically, discriminate among relevant data, and generalise safely;
• can demonstrate skills in problem definition and solution, in decision-making and in program design and implementation;
• can design and conduct scientific enquiries, both on an individual basis and as part of a team through application of scientific method and hypothesis testing;
• can demonstrate initiative and the interpersonal skills necessary for the conduct of such enquiries;
• have essential skills in the acquisition and interpretation of forestry data;
• understand principles of sound practice in relation to health, safety, animal welfare and the environment in forestry and the forest industries;
• have a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;
• have a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning;
• can demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to interact effectively with professional colleagues, individuals and the general community;
• understand and are eligible to accept the rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership of learned societies and professional associates.

 11. Bachelor of Applied Science

The Bachelor of Applied Science is awarded in:

• Agribusiness;
• Agriculture;
• Dairy Foods;
• Equine Management;
• Food Technology;
• Horticulture;
• Natural Resource Management;
• Production Horticulture;
• Rural Management.

 11.1. Course objectives

The course has as its objectives that its graduates can:

• demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental and applied science (physical, biological and social) related to their specialisation;
• apply the knowledge gained to the technical and vocational aspects of their chosen careers;
• have acquired skills in synthesis, analysis, evaluation and application and can use these effectively in applied problem solving contexts;
• communicate effectively in a variety of situations and demonstrate skills in initiating cooperative relationships with colleagues, employers and clients;
• demonstrate an appreciation of the economic, political and social influences in the community and are able to analyse and respond appropriately;
• demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards of academic and intellectual integrity and their acceptance of the community responsibilities of citizenship befitting their professional standing.

 11.2. Bachelor of Applied Science (Agribusiness)

 11.2.1. Dookie Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Agribusiness) stream prepares students seeking a career in the Australian and international agribusiness and agricultural services industries. Students develop specialised knowledge and skills in agribusiness, marketing, economics, accounting and farm management.

 11.2.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Agribusiness) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.2.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

 11.2.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.2.1.4. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment in areas such as field services/sales personnel for agricultural equipment or machinery firms, as livestock auctioneers, grain and livestock marketing advisers, selling and providing advice on fertiliser, seed and agricultural chemicals, value adding to products of the agricultural industry and the sale and provision of artificial breeding services.

 11.2.1.5. Course Outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	791-101 Animal Biology I	5
	791-102 Plant Biology I	5
	791-103 Agricultural Production Systems I	10
	791-104 Communications I	5
	791-105 Practical I	5
	791-106 Information Technology I	5
	791-108 Chemistry I	7.5
	791-109 Introduction To Agribusiness	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-111 Animal Biology II	2.5
	791-112 Plant Biology II	7.5
	791-113 Chemistry II	7.5
	791-115 Agricultural Production Systems II	10
	791-116 Communications II	5
	791-117 Practical II	5
	791-118 Information Technology II	5
	791-124 Accounting I	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
	791-200 Industry Experience	nil

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	791-107 Introduction To Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-205 Financial Management I	7.5
	791-219 Microeconomics	7.5
	791-224 Accounting II	7.5
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-226 Marketing I	7.5
	One Elective3
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-213 Communications III	5
	791-227 Macroeconomics	7.5
	791-114 Engineering I	7.5
	791-229 Marketing II	7.5
	791-230 Agribusiness Law	7.5
	791-231 Business Mathematics And Statistics	7.5
	One Elective3
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-303 Industry Evaluation	10
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	791-316 Comparative Production Systems	7.5
	792-316 International Agribusiness	10
	792-317 Commodity Trading	10
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-322 Financial Decision Making	7.5
	791-317 Entrepreneurship	5
	791-324 Agribusiness Tax	5
	791-325 Agricultural Policy	7.5
	792-318 Major Agribusiness Study	10
	Two Electives3
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.2.1.6. Specialist electives

The offering of a specialist elective in any semester depends on staff availability and student demand. Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Specialist Elective Subjects
	791-001 Agricultural Marketing	7.5
	791-002 Animal Breeding	7.5
	791-003 Animal Health	7.5
	791-004 Animal Nutrition	7.5
	791-005 Grazing Systems	7.5
	791-008 Plant Physiology And Nutrition	7.5
	791-010 Working With Community Groups	7.5
	791-011 Plant Protection (Pathology)	7.5
	791-012 Water Resources And Wastewater Management	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-053 Irrigation Technology	7.5
	791-054 Financial Planning	7.5
	791-056 Whole Farm Planning	7.5
	791-066 Information Technology III	7.5
	791-016 Milk Harvesting And Milk Quality	7.5
	791-015 Farm Forestry	7.5
	791-014 Ecotourism	7.5

 11.2.1.7. Management electives

Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Management Elective Subjects
	791-030 Beef	7.5
	791-031 Dairying	7.5
	791-032 Dryland Crop Production	7.5
	791-033 Fruit	7.5
	791-034 Horses	7.5
	791-035 Pastures Fodder Crops And Seed Production	7.5
	791-036 Pigs	7.5
	791-037 Poultry	7.5
	791-038 Sheep And Fibre Production	7.5
	791-039 Vegetables	7.5
	791-040 Viticulture	7.5

 11.2.2. Articulation pathway

 11.2.2.1. Articulation Pathway from Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)

Students may be selected into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Agribusiness) stream after satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services) course, which is a two year program offered at the Longerenong Campus, or other appropriate associate diploma programs.

 11.2.2.2. Course outline

YEARS 1 and 2
	Diploma of Applied Science (credit granted)

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-303 Industry Evaluation	10
	792-316 International Agribusiness	10
	792-317 Commodity Trading	10
	One elective
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-317 Entrepreneurship	5
	791-231 Business Mathematics And Statistics	7.5
	792-300 Advanced Agricultural Economics	10
	793-402 Rural Communications And Extension	12.5
	Two electives
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	791-325 Agricultural Policy	7.5
	792-318 Major Agribusiness Study	10
	791-324 Agribusiness Tax	5
	791-334 Enrichment Activities	5
	791-316 Comparative Production Systems	7.5
	Two electives
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.2.2.3. Electives for articulation pathway

Electives provide a system of formal access to the wider expertise and facilities of the Campus. Enrolment for elective studies is dependent on subject availability and prerequisites.

Electives may be selected from the following list:

Articulation Pathway Elective Subjects
	791-002 Animal Breeding	7.5
	791-003 Animal Health	7.5
	791-004 Animal Nutrition	7.5
	791-005 Grazing Systems	7.5
	791-008 Plant Physiology And Nutrition	7.5
	791-011 Plant Protection (Pathology)	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-012 Water Resources And Wastewater Management	7.5
	792-001 Cultural Studies Asia	7.5
	792-006 Agricultural Chemicals	7.5
	792-007 Crop Product Technology	7.5
	792-008 Fertiliser Technology	7.5
	792-009 Fibre Technology	7.5
	792-010 Machine Design And Evaluation	7.5
	792-011 Meat Technology	7.5
	794-007 Horticultural Crop Production	7.5
	794-008 Horticultural Genetics And Plant Breeding	7.5
	794-014 Irrigation Design	7.5
	794-016 Landscape Construction	7.5
	794-021 Plant Tissue Culture And Micropropagation	7.5
	791-022 Postharvest Technology	7.5
	791-015 Farm Forestry	7.5
	791-014 Ecotourism	7.5

 11.3. Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)

 11.3.1. Dookie Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) stream aims to prepare people for employment in the production and service sectors of agriculture. The course is designed to allow graduates to communicate effectively with people at all levels in agriculture and the community, critically analyse and evaluate information, to understand and use effectively information from the sciences, economics and marketing and sociology in the management or agricultural systems, to develop competence in relevant practical skills and to develop specialised understanding in a selected area of agriculture while maintaining an appreciation of the whole agricultural system.

 11.3.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three and a half years full time study or equivalent part-time study. This includes a semester of supervised practical placement. To complete Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) students are required to successfully complete a total of 350 points of study.

 11.3.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must complete a HECS-liable semester of supervised industry placement as part of the course.

 11.3.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.3.1.4. Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in a wide range of occupations such as agricultural production, horticultural production, education and extension, resource management, consultancy, applied research, marketing and sales, technical advice, agricultural development, finance and banking, rural welfare and journalism.

 11.3.1.5. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	791-101 Animal Biology I	5
	791-102 Plant Biology I	5
	791-103 Agricultural Production Systems I	10
	791-104 Communications I	5
	791-105 Practical I	5
	791-106 Information Technology I	5
	791-107 Introduction To Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-108 Chemistry I	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-111 Animal Biology II	2.5
	791-112 Plant Biology II	7.5
	791-113 Chemistry II	7.5
	791-114 Engineering I	7.5
	791-115 Agricultural Production Systems II	10
	791-116 Communications II	5
	791-117 Practical II	5
	791-118 Information Technology II	5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	791-201 Biology III	7.5
	791-202 Chemistry III	7.5
	791-203 Engineering II	7.5
	791-204 Enterprise Management And Project I	7.5
	791-205 Financial Management I	7.5
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	One elective4
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-211 Economics And Policy	7.5
	791-212 Enterprise Management And Project II	10
	791-213 Communications III	5
	791-214 Soil And Water Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-216 Statistical Methods II	5
	791-217 Financial Management II	7.5
	One elective4
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	791-301 Major Study Program Planning	5
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-304 Systems And Rural Resource Management	10
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	791-316 Comparative Production Systems	7.5
	Two electives4
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-303 Industry Evaluation	10
	791-305 Industry Study	22.5
	791-313 Organisation And Management II	7.5
	791-333 Project Proposal	10
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	791-317 Entrepreneurship	5
	791-334 Enrichment Activities	5
	791-336 Project Report	20
	791-337 Final Interview	5
	Two electives4
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		350.0

 11.3.1.6. Specialist electives

The offering of a specialist elective in any semester depends on staff availability and student demand. Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Specialist Elective Subjects
	791-001 Agricultural Marketing	7.5
	791-002 Animal Breeding	7.5
	791-003 Animal Health	7.5
	791-004 Animal Nutrition	7.5
	791-005 Grazing Systems	7.5
	791-008 Plant Physiology And Nutrition	7.5
	791-010 Working With Community Groups	7.5
	791-011 Plant Protection (Pathology)	7.5
	791-012 Water Resources And Wastewater Management	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-053 Irrigation Technology	7.5
	791-054 Financial Planning	7.5
	791-056 Whole Farm Planning	7.5
	791-066 Information Technology III	7.5
	791-016 Milk Harvesting And Milk Quality	7.5
	791-015 Farm Forestry	7.5
	791-014 Ecotourism	7.5

 11.3.1.7. Management electives

Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Management Elective Subjects
	791-030 Beef	7.5
	791-031 Dairying	7.5
	791-032 Dryland Crop Production	7.5
	791-033 Fruit	7.5
	791-034 Horses	7.5
	791-035 Pastures Fodder Crops And Seed Production	7.5
	791-036 Pigs	7.5
	791-037 Poultry	7.5
	791-038 Sheep And Fibre Production	7.5
	791-039 Vegetables	7.5
	791-040 Viticulture	7.5

 11.4. Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) Honours

The honours year is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in research within industry and/or to progress towards research based postgraduate study. The objectives of the program are to: provide experience in research; increase competence in the design, conduct and analyse experimental work; and to extend understanding within a specialised discipline.

 11.4.1. Admission requirements

All students accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) must have obtained third class honours, or better in the third year subjects of their pass degree course. Students who have completed studies other than the Bachelor of Applied science may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) program provided they have completed another approved course which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, provides an appropriate background training for the Applied Science (Hons) degree.

 11.4.2. Duration

The course is normally taken over one year on a full-time basis but may be taken over two years part time.

 11.4.3. Course structure

The program will consist of the equivalence of half year of coursework and a research project for the equivalence of half a year. Coursework will consist of the compulsory unit I Research Methods and Statistics and two electives drawn from the fourth year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science or other relevant program.

 11.4.4. Assessment

The research component of the honours year will be assessed by thesis and carry a weighting of 50 per cent. Coursework will carry the remaining 50 per cent. Candidates will also be required to present a seminar detailing their work at the conclusion of their candidature. While the presentation of this seminar will not be assessed, the satisfactory completion of this component is a prerequisite for completion of the course.

 11.5. Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods)

 11.5.1. Gilbert Chandler Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods) stream prepares students for management positions in the dairy-food manufacturing industry. Areas of the industry to which they may contribute include production management, product and process development, market and technological innovation. Students gain an understanding of the dairy and food industries within the Australian and world economic scene. The importance of quality management, marketing, engineering applications and consumer views on food and nutrition are stressed.

For 1998 the only subjects on offer are the third year subjects available by external studies only. The third year is available to students progressing from 2nd year or articulating from the Diploma in Dairy Technology.

 11.5.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.5.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods) course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

 11.5.1.3. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods) is offered by external mode.

 11.5.1.4. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.5.1.5. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment as production managers, quality assurance managers, product development technologists, or marketing managers for dairy and/or other food manufacturing organisations.

 11.5.1.6. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	795-101 Dairy Production And Industry	5
	795-102 Unit Operations	7.5
	795-103 Engineering Physics	12.5
	795-104 Chemistry	12.5
	795-105 Statistics	7.5
	795-106 Computers	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	795-121 Liquid Products	10
	795-124 Factory Operations	5
	795-127 Microbiology	7.5
	795-129 Human Resources I	7.5
	795-131 Food Science	10
	795-132 Analytical Techniques I	10
	Sub total	50.0
	795-130 Industry Placement I	nil

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	795-201 Fermented Milk Products	10
	795-202 Frozen Dairy Products	7.5
	795-203 Automated Process Control	7.5
	795-204 Food Engineering	7.5
	795-208 Fat Products	7.5
	795-209 Dairy Chemistry	5
	795-226 Packaging Technology	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	795-221 Concentrated And Dried Dairy Products	10
	795-222 Quality Management	7.5
	795-223 Production Management	7.5
	795-224 Food Microbiology	7.5
	795-225 Engineering Applications I	5
	795-228 Human Resources II	5
	795-229 Membrane Technology	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
	795-230 Industry Placement II	nil

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	795-326 Biochemistry	7.5
	795-302 Marketing	5
	795-303 Food Technology I	10
	795-305 Production Management Techniques	10
	795-306 Analytical Techniques II	10
	795-307 Engineering Applications II	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	795-301 Business And Financial Management	10
	795-304 Industrial Fermentations	5
	795-322 Policy And Planning	10
	795-323 Food Technology II	10
	795-330 Research Project I	15
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.6. Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)

 11.6.1. Glenormiston Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) stream prepares students for professional roles in the equine industry as: managers of horse breeding, training, equestrian, equine business enterprises; or service providers. Areas of the equine industry in which graduates may contribute include enterprise management, marketing, technological innovation, consulting, project management, development facilitation, education and extension, journalism.

 11.6.1.1. Duration

The course comprises one year full time study or equivalent part-time or external study. To complete Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study. Students entering the Equine Management stream will normally have satisfactorily completed an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Management) which consists of two years course work and one year of industry experience prior to commencing the final year.

 11.6.1.2. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) is also offered by external mode.

 11.6.1.3. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment as enterprise managers, product development technologists, marketing managers, racetrack administrators, advisers and consultants, project managers, adult educators, equine journalists and information technologists.

 11.6.1.4. Course outline

YEAR 1 to 3
	Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (credit granted)

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	793-406 Project I	12.5
	793-414 Methods Of Social Research	12.5
	2 Electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-412 Project II	12.5
	793-415 Equine Marketing Management	12.5
	2 Electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

* Electives may be chosen from the following list or approved subject(s).

Elective Subjects
	793-401 Soft Systems Applications	12.5
	793-402 Rural Communications And Extension	12.5
	793-403 Farm Financial Management	12.5
	793-404 Agricultural Policy And International Trade	12.5
	793-405 Rural Development	12.5
	793-407 Agribusiness	12.5
	793-408 Agricultural Marketing	12.5
	793-410 Human Resource Management In Agriculture	12.5
	793-411 Information Technology	12.5
	793-813 Rural Women - Their Work	12.5

 11.7. Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)

 11.7.1. Dookie Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology) stream has been developed as an articulated program for graduates of the Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Food Technology) which is offered as a TAFE program at several TAFE Colleges in Victoria. The main aim of the Food Technology stream is to produce graduates for professional roles in the food industry.

 11.7.1.1. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.7.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

 11.7.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

Students begin the course after completing the Goulburn Valley Institute of TAFE Associate Diploma of Applied Science in Food Technology or any other similar Associate Diploma. Direct entry into second year requires a complete Associate Diploma of Applied Science or other course work of equivalent standing which can be credited towards the course.

 11.7.1.4. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment in areas such as production managers, quality assurance managers, product development technologists, or marketing managers for food manufacturing organisations.

 11.7.1.5. Course outline

YEAR 1
	Associate Diploma of Applied Science (credit granted)

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	791-323 Business and Financial Management	7.5
	791-235 Statistics I	5
	791-300 Food Chemistry	7.5
	791-236 Analytical Techniques I	7.5
	791-237 Automated Process Control	5
	791-238 Food Engineering	10
	One elective
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-335 Statistics II	7.5
	795-227 Production Management I	5
	795-225 Engineering Applications I	5
	795-326 Biochemistry	7.5
	791-239 Food Microbiology	7.5
	791-340 Food Technology I	10
	One elective
	Sub total	50.0
	Industry Placement

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	795-222 Quality Management	7.5
	791-331 Project I	7.5
	791-241 Food Technology II	15
	791-328 Analytical Techniques II	15
	791-329 Engineering Applications II	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-438 Project II	12.5
	791-439 Food Technology III	15
	791-330 Policy and Planning	7.5
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	One elective
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.7.1.6. Electives

Electives provide a system of formal access to the wider expertise and facilities of the Campus. Enrolment for elective studies is dependent on subject availability and prerequisites.

Electives can be selected from the following list or from approved subjects from other courses:

Elective Subjects
	791-001 Agricultural Marketing	7.5
	791-046 Oenology A: Introduction To Wine making	7.5
	791-047 Oenology B: Wine Production And Processing	7.5
	791-048 Oenology C: Wine Science And Evaluation	7.5
	791-649 Cereals And Baked Products	7.5
	791-050 Meat Production And Processing	7.5
	791-062 Fruit And Vegetable Processing	7.5
	791-022 Postharvest Technology	7.5
	791-023 Industrial Fermentations	7.5
	791-024 Production Management Techniques	7.5
	795-002 Dairy Products A (Milk Spreads And Frozen Products)	7.5
	795-003 Dairy Products B (Fermented Milk Products)	7.5
	795-004 Dairy Products C (Concentrated Milk And Whey Products)	7.5

 11.8. Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture)

 11.8.1. Burnley Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) stream is directed towards the development of the professional horticulturist and emphasises the need to study the horticultural system from the technological, environmental and managerial point of view. The course is also directed towards the development of the horticultural technologist and emphasises the study of horticultural industry skills, plant science and practices, plant materials, horticultural engineering, communications, business management and an understanding of the scientific method. Students can choose between two major study areas, nursery production and environmental horticulture. Their major is determined by subject choice in semesters 3, 5 and 6.

 11.8.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.8.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

 11.8.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.8.1.4. Career opportunities

The course has been designed to prepare graduates for careers in areas such as: Landscape Management and Design; Horticultural Enterprise Management and Operation; Horticultural Commerce; Horticultural Teaching, Journalism and Broadcasting; Research and Development Support.

 11.8.1.5. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	794-101 Horticulture I	12.5
	794-102 Plant Science I	12.5
	794-103 Plant Materials I	5
	794-104 Horticultural Machinery Management	7.5
	794-105 Communication	5
	794-106 Introduction To Computers	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-111 Horticulture II	12.5
	794-112 Plant Science II	7.5
	794-113 Plant Materials II	5
	794-114 Environmental Management And Site Engineering	10
	794-115 Environmental Studies I	5
	794-116 Soil Science	10
	Sub total	50.0
	794-211 Industry Experience	n/a

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	794-206 Plants In The Landscape	12.5
	or
	794-207 Plant Production Systems	12.5
	and
	794-202 Plant Science III	7.5
	794-204 Water Management	5
	794-205 Environmental Studies II	5
	794-210 Plant Materials III	5
	794-212 Financial Management	7.5
	794-217 Plant Health I	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-258 Plant Health II	7.5
	794-263 Plant Materials IV	5
	794-208 Plant Science IV	12.5
	794-203 Marketing	7.5
	794-209 Research Methodology And Analysis	10
	794-220 Organisational Management	7.5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	794-355 Plant Production I	7.5
	or
	794-358 Landscape Design	7.5
	and
	794-312 Plant Science V	10
	794-335 Human Resource Management	7.5
	794-364 Horticultural Project I	10
	Two electives
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-365 Plant Production II	7.5
	or
	794-368 Urban Park Studies	7.5
	or
	794-302 Landscape Studies	7.5
	and
	794-351 Horticultural Project II	20
	Three electives
	Sub total	50.0
Total Credit Points for Course
	Core Subjects
	Elective Subjects
Total Points		300.0

 11.8.2. Articulation pathway

 11.8.2.1. Articulation pathway from Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

Students may be selected into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) stream after satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) course, which is a two year program offered at the Burnley Campus, or other appropriate Diploma programs.

 11.8.2.2. Course outline

YEARS 1 and 2
	Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

YEAR 3
Semester 2		Points
	794-307 Plants In The Landscape (Transition) 5	7.5
	or
	794-308 Plant Production Systems (Transition) 5	7.5
	and
	794-203 Marketing	7.5
	794-209 Research Methodology And Analysis	10
	794-305 Plant Science IV (Transition) 5	5
	794-306 Environmental Management And Site Engineering (Transition) 5	5
	794-220 Organisational Management	7.5
	One elective*
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	794-355 Plant Production I	7.5
	or
	794-358 Landscape Design	7.5
	and
	794-202 Plant Science III	7.5
	794-364 Horticultural Project I	10
	794-312 Plant Science V	10
	794-335 Human Resource Management	7.5
	One elective*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-365 Plant Production II	7.5
	or
	794-368 Urban Park Studies	7.5
	or
	794-302 Landscape Studies	7.5
	and
	794-351 Horticultural Project II	20
	Three electives*
	Sub total	Total 50.0
Total Points		300.0

* Electives may be chosen from the range of subjects listed below.

 11.8.2.3. Elective subjects

Electives provide a system of formal access to the wider expertise and facilities of the Campus. Enrolment for elective studies conducted in semesters 5 and 6 is dependent on subject availability and prerequisites. Electives can be selected from the following list:

Elective Subjects
	794-001 Arboriculture	7.5
	794-002 Business Economics And Government Policy	7.5
	794-003 Computer Software Development And Applications	7.5
	794-004 Garden Centre Management	7.5
	794-005 Greenhouse Technology And Management	7.5
	794-007 Horticultural Crop Production	7.5
	794-008 Horticultural Genetics And Plant Breeding	7.5
	794-009 Postharvest Export Management	7.5
	794-010 Horticultural Therapy	7.5
	794-011 Horticultural Chemicals	7.5
	794-012 Revegetation
	794-014 Irrigation Design	7.5
	794-015 Landscape Contract Management	7.5
	794-016 Landscape Construction	7.5
	794-017 Landscape Graphics I	7.5
	794-018 Landscape Graphics II	7.5
	794-019 Recreation Facility Management	7.5
	794-020 Planning And Forecasting	7.5
	794-021 Plant Tissue Culture And Micropropagation	7.5
	794-024 Seed Technology	7.5
	794-025 Sports Turf Management	7.5
	794-026 Management Of Heritage Landscapes	7.5

Subject prerequisite, content and assessment details for all elective studies are specified in the subject descriptions.

 11.9. Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) Honours

The honours year is designed to introduce the student to advanced research topics within the discipline of horticulture, and to original, supervised scientific research in a horticulture related field. The objectives of the program are to: provide experience in research; increase competence in the design, conduct and analysis of experimental work; and to extend understanding within a specialised discipline.

 11.9.1. Admission requirements

All students accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) must have obtained third class honours, or better in the third year subjects of their pass degree course. Students who have completed studies other than the Bachelor of Applied Science may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) program provided they have completed another approved course which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, provides an appropriate background training for the Applied Science (Hons) degree.

 11.9.2. Duration

The course is normally taken over one year on a full time basis but may be taken over two years part time.

 11.9.3. Course structure

The main component of the honours year will be an individual research project carried out under the supervision of an appropriately qualified member of academic staff of the Institute. Project topics will be drawn from research areas identified as being of strategic importance to the Institute Research Policy. The research project will be supported by coursework designed to provide up to 100 hours of advanced tuition in relevant disciplines, and may include subjects offered within the BAgSc and BForSc programs such as Research Methods and Statistics. Special coursework and reading programs may be designed as appropriate.

 11.9.4. Assessment

The research component of the honours year will be assessed by thesis and carry a weighting of 80%. Coursework will carry the remaining 20%. Candidates will also be required to present a seminar detailing their work at the conclusion of their course. While the presentation of this seminar will not be assessed, the satisfactory completion of this component it is a prerequisite for completion of the course.

 11.10. Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)

 11.10.1. Dookie Campus

The aim of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) is to prepare graduates with practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a wide range of professional roles in private land management, with an emphasis on the integrated management of land and water resources (catchment management), land rehabilitation, revegetation and restoration and community based land management (Landcare). Students may pursue a number of areas of specialisation such as private land conservation, forestry, soil conservation and fisheries and wildlife management.

 11.10.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.10.1.2. Work experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must gain experience, during the vacations, in a relevant branch of the industry for a minimum of 12 weeks. This component must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduation.

 11.10.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.10.1.4. Career opportunities

The aim of the course is to produce graduates for professional roles in the general management of land and water resources within an ecologically sustainable context. Graduates will be effective communicators with people at all levels within agencies, industry and the community.

 11.10.1.5. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	791-101 Animal Biology I	5
	791-102 Plant Biology I	5
	791-104 Communications I	5
	791-105 Practical I	5
	791-106 Information Technology I	5
	791-107 Introduction To Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-108 Chemistry I	7.5
	791-110 Australian Ecosystems I	10
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-120 Animal Biology II	5
	791-112 Plant Biology II	7.5
	791-113 Chemistry II	7.5
	791-114 Engineering I	7.5
	791-116 Communications II	5
	791-117 Practical II	5
	791-118 Information Technology II	5
	791-119 Resource Management Policy And Planning	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
	791-200 Industry Experience	nil

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	791-234 Ecological Analysis	7.5
	791-208 Plant Biology (NRM)	10
	791-209 Engineering II (NRM)	7.5
	791-218 Earth Science	10
	791-220 Project Management (NRM)	7.5
	One elective*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-213 Communications III	5
	791-214 Soil And Water Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-221 Australian Fauna	10
	791-222 Fire Management	5
	791-223 Australian Ecosystems II	7.5
	791-232 Resource Economics	7.5
	791-233 Remote Sensing	7.5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-309 Water Resources	10
	791-310 Geographic Information Systems	7.5
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	Two electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-216 Statistical Methods II	5
	791-321 Ecological Management	7.5
	791-312 Cultural Heritage Management	7.5
	Four electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.10.2. Articulation pathway

 11.10.2.1. Articulation pathway from Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Resource Management) and Diploma in Forestry

Students may be selected into the final stage of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) program after completion of the Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Resource Management), Diploma in Natural Resource Management or the Diploma in Forestry. For students not employed in the natural resources area, an eight week period of industry experience will be compulsory.

 11.10.2.2. Course outline

Articulation Pathway Subjects
	Associate Diploma or Diploma of Applied Science or Diploma in Forestry (credit granted)
Semester 1
	791-108 Chemistry I	7.5
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-208 Plant Biology (NRM)	10
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-312 Cultural Heritage Management	7.5
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	One elective
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-113 Chemistry II	7.5
	791-216 Statistical Methods II	5
	791-221 Australian Fauna	10
	791-334 Enrichment Activities	5
	791-232 Resource Economics	7.5
	791-310 Geographic Information Systems	7.5
	One elective*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 3
	791-202 Chemistry III	7.5
	791-218 Earth Science	10
	791-309 Water Resources	10
	791-321 Ecological Management	7.5
	Two electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.00

 11.10.2.3. Electives

The offering of an elective in any semester depends on staff availability and student demand. Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Elective Subjects
	791-006 Habitat Restoration	7.5
	791-029 Recreation And Protected Area Management	7.5
	791-010 Working With Community Groups	7.5
	791-012 Water Resources And Wastewater Management	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-025 Aquatic Ecology	7.5
	791-026 Wildlife Techniques and Management	7.5
	791-041 Project I	7.5
	791-042 Project II	7.5
	791-043 Landscape Evolution	7.5
	791-044 Employment Preparation And Interview	7.5
	791-015 Farm Forestry	7.5
	791-014 Ecotourism	7.5
	791-056 Whole Farm Planning	7.5
	791-057 Pest Plant Management	7.5
	791-058 Pest Animal Management	7.5
	791-059 Rural Revegetation Techniques	7.5
	791-060 Remnant Vegetation Management	7.5
	791-061 Fire Ecology	7.5

 11.11. Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management) Honours

The honours year is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in research within industry and/or to progress towards research based postgraduate study. The objectives of the program are to: provide experience in research; increase competence in the design, conduct and analysis of experimental work; and to extend understanding within a specialised discipline.

 11.11.1. Admission requirements

All students accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) must have obtained third class honours, or better, in the third year subjects of their pass degree or in the degree articulation program. Students who have completed studies other than the Bachelor of Applied Science may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) program provided they have completed another approved course which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, provides an appropriate background training for the Applied Science (Honours) degree, and have obtained the approval of the School Committee to enter the course.

 11.11.2. Duration

The course is normally taken over one year on a full time basis but may be taken over two years.

 11.11.3. Course structure

The program will consist of the equivalence of half year of coursework and a research project for the equivalence of half a year. Course work will be drawn from subjects offered within the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture and consist of the compulsory unit Research Methods and Statistics and two electives drawn from the fourth year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science or other relevant program.

 11.11.4. Assessment

The research component of the honours year will be assessed by thesis and carry a weighting of 50 per cent. Coursework will carry the remaining 50 per cent. Candidates will also be required to present a seminar detailing their work at the conclusion of their candidature. While the presentation of this seminar will not be assessed, the satisfactory completion of this component is a prerequisite for completion of the course.

 11.12. Bachelor of Applied Science (Production Horticulture)

 11.12.1. Dookie Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Production Horticulture) stream is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fruit, vegetable and viticulture industries.

 11.12.1.1. Duration

The course comprises three and a half years full time study or equivalent part-time study. To complete Bachelor of Applied Science (Production Horticulture) students are required to successfully complete a total of 350 points of study. This includes a semester of supervised practical placement.

 11.12.1.2. Industry experience

Practical work experience is an integral part of the Bachelor of Applied Science course. Students must complete a HECS-liable semester of supervised industry placement as part of the course.

 11.12.1.3. Advanced standing and credit arrangements

• Students who have previously completed relevant subjects at other recognised institutions may be granted credit for those subjects.
• Students who are admitted to the degree program and already hold a relevant diploma or associate diploma shall be granted advanced standing according to the articulation arrangement.
• Students who are admitted and already hold a diploma or associate diploma from another institution shall be granted advanced standing according to their individual previous study.

 11.12.1.4. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to obtain employment as field officers, technicians and managers within a wide variety of areas from field production to associated service sectors, including all those firms who provide consultation and equipment related to planting material, fertilisers, packaging, and handling, crop protection and irrigation.

 11.12.1.5. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	791-101 Animal Biology I	5
	791-102 Plant Biology I	5
	791-103 Agricultural Production Systems I	10
	791-104 Communications I	5
	791-105 Practical I	5
	791-106 Information Technology I	5
	791-107 Introduction To Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-108 Chemistry I	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-111 Animal Biology II	2.5
	791-112 Plant Biology II	7.5
	791-113 Chemistry II	7.5
	791-114 Engineering I	7.5
	791-115 Agricultural Production Systems II	10
	791-116 Communications II	5
	791-117 Practical II	5
	791-118 Information Technology II	5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	791-202 Chemistry III	7.5
	791-203 Engineering II	7.5
	791-204 Enterprise Management And Project I	7.5
	791-205 Financial Management I	7.5
	791-206 Statistical Methods I	5
	791-207 Plant Biology III	7.5
	One elective6
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-211 Economics And Policy	7.5
	791-212 Enterprise Management And Project II	10
	791-213 Communications III	5
	791-214 Soil And Water Resource Conservation	7.5
	791-216 Statistical Methods II	5
	791-217 Financial Management II	7.5
	One elective6
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 3
Semester 1		Points
	791-301 Major Study Program Planning	5
	791-302 Organisation And Management I	7.5
	791-304 Systems And Rural Resource Management	10
	791-306 Horticultural Property Management	7.5
	791-315 Communications IV	5
	791-316 Comparative Production Systems	7.5
	791-319 Human Resource Management	7.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	791-303 Industry Evaluation	10
	791-305 Industry Study	22.5
	791-313 Organisation And Management II	7.5
	791-333 Project Proposal	10
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	791-317 Entrepreneurship	5
	791-334 Enrichment Activities	5
	791-336 Project Report	20
	791-337 Final Interview	5
	Two electives6
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		350.0

 11.12.1.6. Specialist electives

The offering of a specialist elective in any semester depends on staff availability and student demand. Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Specialist Elective Subjects
	791-001 Agricultural Marketing	7.5
	791-002 Animal Breeding	7.5
	791-003 Animal Health	7.5
	791-004 Animal Nutrition	7.5
	791-005 Grazing Systems	7.5
	791-008 Plant Physiology And Nutrition	7.5
	791-010 Working With Community Groups	7.5
	791-011 Plant Protection (Pathology)	7.5
	791-012 Water Resources And Wastewater Management	7.5
	791-013 Special Studies	7.5
	791-053 Irrigation Technology	7.5
	791-054 Financial Planning	7.5
	791-056 Whole Farm Planning	7.5
	791-066 Information Technology III	7.5
	791-015 Farm Forestry	7.5
	791-014 Ecotourism	7.5

 11.12.1.7. Management electives

Due to the limitations that may be imposed by timetabling, student numbers and staff availability, not all possible combinations can be scheduled or offered in each semester at every campus.

Management Elective Subjects
	791-030 Beef	7.5
	791-031 Dairying	7.5
	791-032 Dryland Crop Production	7.5
	791-033 Fruit	7.5
	791-034 Horses	7.5
	791-035 Pastures Fodder Crops And Seed Production	7.5
	791-036 Pigs	7.5
	791-037 Poultry	7.5
	791-038 Sheep And Fibre Production	7.5
	791-039 Vegetables	7.5
	791-040 Viticulture	7.5

 11.13. Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management)

 11.13.1. Glenormiston Campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management) is an undergraduate course which prepares people for professional roles in the rural sector as managers of; (a) agricultural production in agribusiness enterprises or (b) rural management projects and enterprises. Areas of the rural sector to which graduates may contribute include Students have the opportunity to specialise in areas include production management, marketing, technological innovation, consulting, project management, counselling, education and extension and journalism.

 11.13.1.1. Duration

The course comprises one year full time study or equivalent part-time or external study.

 11.13.1.2. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management) is also offered by external mode.

 11.13.1.3. Admission requirements

Students entering this course will normally have satisfactorily completed an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science in Farm Management or Farm Production (which consist of two years coursework and one year industrial experience), or equivalent, prior to commencing the final year as detailed below.

 11.13.1.4. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to obtain employment as production managers, product development technologists, marketing managers, advisers and consultants, rural journalists and rural counsellors.

 11.13.1.5. Course outline

YEARS 1 to 3
	Advanced Diploma of Applied Science or Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management (credit granted)

YEAR 4
Semester 1		Points
	793-406 Project I	12.5
	793-414 Methods Of Social Research	12.5
	2 Electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-410 Human Resource Management In Agriculture	12.5
	793-412 Project II	12.5
	2 Electives*
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

* Electives may be chosen from the following list or approved subject(s).

Elective Subjects
	793-401 Soft Systems Applications	12.5
	793-402 Rural Communications And Extension	12.5
	793-403 Farm Financial Management	12.5
	793-404 Agricultural Policy And International Trade	12.5
	793-405 Rural Development	12.5
	793-407 Agribusiness	12.5
	793-408 Agricultural Marketing	12.5
	793-411 Information Technology	12.5
	793-415 Equine Marketing Management	12.5
	793-813 Rural Women - Their Work	12.5

 11.14. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management)

 11.14.1. Glenormiston Campus

The objectives of the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) are to produce graduates who: have the knowledge, skills and attitude to successfully organise, operate and develop a farming business; can develop a sustainable farming system; able to communicate effectively and able to recognise alternatives and opportunities, and have a capacity for imaginative thinking, sound judgement, problem solving and decision making.

 11.14.1.1. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study and one or more years of full-time practical work experience. By the external mode, students will normally complete the academic component of the course in four years. To complete the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.14.1.2. Industry experience

The course has a practical industry experience requirement. Prior to Year 2 all students are required to complete a report which records aspects of 12 months (or equivalent) industry experience. The industry experience is undertaken prior to commencement of the course or between Year 1 and Year 2 of academic study.

 11.14.1.3. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Farm Management) is also offered by external mode.

 11.14.1.4. Career opportunities

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) was established to service the need for well trained farm managers who are required to manage family properties and properties for corporations and private absentee owners. Agribusiness firms have also shown a keen interest in graduates who have a sound understanding of farming in addition to business and communication skills.

 11.14.1.5. Course outline

Prior to commencement of course or between Year 1 and 2 of Academic Study (Sandwich Year)
	793-109 Farm Industry Experience	100

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	793-121 Farm Power And Machinery Management	10
	793-105 Information Management	10
	793-106 Plant Production	10
	793-107 Animal Production	10
	793-116 Farm Management I	10
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-122 Planning And Budgeting Techniques	10
	793-222 Water Resources Management	10
	793-131 Pasture Production	10
	793-132 Animal Nutrition And Breeding	10
	793-124 Farm Management II	10
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	793-274 Investment And Finance	10
	793-211 Land Use And Development	5
	793-228 Agricultural Economics And Marketing	5
	793-221 Pasture And Grazing Management	10
	793-214 Farm Management III	10
	Electives
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-211 Land Use And Development	5
	793-228 Agricultural Economics And Marketing	5
	793-208 Business Responsibilities And Leadership	10
	793-223 Farm Management IV	10
	Electives
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

Electives
Available Year 2/Semester 1		Points
	793-239 Management And Production Of Beef	10
	793-231 Dairy Management I	10
Available Year 2/Semester 2
	793-234 Crop Production And Management	10
	793-235 Dairy Management II	10
	793-240 Sheep And Wool Production And Management	10
	Horse Production Management7

Note: Electives may be approved subjects from other courses. Students must seek approval prior to enrolment from the Course Committee.

 11.15. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Management)

 11.15.1. Glenormiston Campus

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Management) commenced in response to industry demand and remains the only specific higher education program for the horse industry in Victoria. The course is directed at the educational needs of men and women who are seeking a professional career in horse stud or training stable management or associated services. It is also directed at mature-age students who have an investment in an equine enterprise and operate the enterprise on part-time or full-time basis. Graduates develop the ability to perform: practical horse handling skills with particular emphasis on breeding and training; horse husbandry; management and maintenance of facilities and strategic enterprise planning.

 11.15.1.1. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study and one or more years of full-time practical work experience. By the external mode, students will normally complete the academic component of the course in four years. To complete the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.15.1.2. Industry experience

The course has a practical industry experience requirement. Prior to Year 2 all students are required to complete a report which records aspects of 12 months (or equivalent) industry experience.

 11.15.1.3. Distance education

External study students are provided with a program that enables them to proceed through the course in a similar progression to full-time students.

As a general rule subjects are offered by external study at the same time as they are offered to full-time students.

External students are encouraged to attend residential schools for subjects with a practical component.

 11.15.1.4. Career opportunities

Careers in the horse industry are mainly in the stud and stable management area, however, there is scope for professional employment in other areas such as administration of race tracks, journalism, horse training and merchandising.

 11.15.1.5. Course structure

The course is designed as a three-year program with two years of academic study and a year of practical experience working in industry sandwiched between the first and second years of the course. Students with two years or more of prior industry experience may apply for recognition of prior learning and be given credit for the practical component. Subjects are scheduled as follows:

Course Outline
	Prior to commencement of course or Sandwich Year (between Year 1 and 2 of Academic Study)
	793-102 Horse Industry Experience	100

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	793-101 Horse Breaking And Basic Education	15
	793-100 Horse Anatomy And Physiology	5
	793-103 Equine Management I	10
	793-104 Horse Conformation And Selection	5
	793-105 Information Management	10
	793-108 Equine Management Skills	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-122 Planning And Budgeting Techniques	10
	793-125 Horse Nutrition	5
	793-126 Horse Reproductive Management	5
	793-127 Horse Breeding Skills	10
	793-128 Management Of Water Resources	5
	793-129 Equine Management II	5
	793-130 Horse Feed Production	10
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	793-274 Investment And Finance	10
	793-215 Land And Facility Development	5
	793-216 Equine Management III	5
	793-217 Horse Health	5
	793-218 Horse Genetics And Breeding	5
	793-219 Horse Training Management	10
	793-226 Equine Management V	5
	793-227 Special Studies	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	793-209 Equine Marketing	5
	793-215 Land And Facility Development	5
	793-219 Horse Training Management	10
	793-224 Stud And Stable Administration	5
	793-225 Equine Management IV	5
	793-226 Equine Management V	5
	793-227 Special Studies	5
	793-208 Business Responsibilities And Leadership	10
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.16. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Production)

 11.16.1. Longerenong Campus

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Production) is designed to provide students with: a wide range of practical farming skills; an understanding of farming systems that will lead to sustainable agriculture; an understanding of the main issues in world agriculture and the responsibility and role of farmers in the economy and community and to provide students with financial skills to enable them to run a medium sized farm.

 11.16.1.1. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study or equivalent part-time study plus one year of supervised practical farm or related work experience. To complete the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Production) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 11.16.1.2. Career opportunities

Graduates normally aim for positions as junior and middle managers in enterprises such as cropping/grazing, poultry, piggery, dairying, horticulture and newer industries.

 11.16.1.3. Course structure

As a sandwich year between Year 1 and 2 of Academic Study.
	792-100 Industry Placement	100

YEAR 1
Semester 1 - Core Subjects		Points
	792-107 Introduction To Farm Practices	10
	792-186 Animal Production	12.5
	792-162 Communication	5
	792-165 Computing	5
	792-166 Farm Production Systems	5
	792-182 Plant Production	12.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2 - Core Subjects
	792-169 Farm Trade Skills I	5
	792-170 Farm Practices	5
	792-171 Engineering	5
	792-178 Management Accounting	5
	792-183 Crop Agronomy	5
	792-184 Planning And Budgeting	10
	792-185 Farm Planning	5
Elective Subjects (total of 10 points) from:
	792-168 Marketing I	5
	792-180 Animal Nutrition	5
	792-181 Pasture Establishment And Production	5
	792-250 Irrigation Management	5
	792-258 Animal Health	5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1 - Core Subjects		Points
	792-231 Agricultural Economics And Policy	5
	792-209 Enterprise Management - Grazing	5
	792-236 Farm Trade Skills II	5
	792-237 Major Farming Study I	5
	792-256 Sustainable Land Use	5
	792-262 Farm Water Supply	5
Elective Subjects (total 20 points) from:
	792-275 Animal Genetics And Breeding	5
	792-238 Taxation Practice	5
	792-242 Machinery Management	5
	792-244 International Agricultural Systems	5
	792-249 Grain Handling And Storage	5
	792-261 Special Studies In Agriculture I	5
	792-267 Special Studies In Natural Resource Management I	5
	792-276 Livestock Marketing	5
	792-281 Ecology And Ecotourism	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2 - Core Subjects
	792-257 Major Farming Study II	10
	792-271 Management Communication	5
	792-274 Investment And Finance	10
	792-210 Enterprise Management - Cropping	5
Elective Subjects (total 20 points) from:
	792-180 Animal Nutrition	5
	792-181 Pasture Establishment And Production	5
	792-215 Feedlotting	5
	792-219 Quality Assurance	12.5
	792-240 Intensive Animal Housing	5
	792-241 Plant Protection	5
	792-243 Promotion And Market Research	5
	792-246 Agricultural Business Law	5
	792-250 Irrigation Management	5
	792-253 International Agribusiness	5
	792-258 Animal Health	5
	792-268 Special Studies In Natural Resource Management II	5
	792-270 Advanced Machinery Management	5
	792-273 Special Studies in Agriculture II	5
	792-277 Wool Preparation And Marketing	5
	792-279 Livestock Selection	5
	792-280 Reproductive Technology	5
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		300.0

 11.17. Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)

 11.17.1. Longerenong Campus

The objectives of the Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services) are to provide students with: a sound understanding of major agricultural systems in Australia and other relevant countries; skills in the practice of sales and service in an agricultural context; an understanding of the principles of marketing and an understanding of the main issues in agricultural production and marketing through out the world.

 11.17.1.1. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study or three to four years by external study. To complete the Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services) students are required to successfully complete a total of 200 points of study.

 11.17.1.2. Career opportunities

Employment can be found in providing sales, service and advice to farmers in a range of capacities, wool marketing, artificial breeding centres, domestic and international traders, stock and station agencies and rural journalism or public relations.

 11.17.1.3. Course outline

YEAR 1
Semester 1 - Core Subjects		Points
	792-107 Introduction To Farm Practices	10
	792-186 Animal Production	12.5
	792-162 Communication	5
	792-165 Computing	5
	792-166 Farm Production Systems	5
	792-182 Plant Production	12.5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2 - Core Subjects
	792-167 Accounting I	5
	792-168 Marketing I	5
	792-171 Engineering	5
	792-173 Accounting II	5
	792-175 Marketing II	5
	792-184 Planning And Budgeting	10
	792-189 Business Management	5
Elective Subjects (total of 10 points) from:
	792-180 Animal Nutrition	5
	792-181 Pasture Establishment And Production	5
	792-183 Crop Agronomy	5
	792-185 Farm Planning	5
	792-250 Irrigation Management	5
	792-258 Animal Health	5
	792-247 Salesmanship And Merchandising	5
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1 - Core Subjects		Points
	792-231 Agricultural Economics And Policy	5
	792-238 Taxation Practice	5
	792-239 Financial Management And Information Systems	5
	792-251 Management Practices In Industry	25
Elective Subjects (total 10 points) from:
	792-275 Animal Genetics And Breeding	5
	792-242 Machinery Management	5
	792-259 Special Studies In Agribusiness I	5
	792-262 Farm Water Supply	5
	792-267 Special Studies In Natural Resource Management I	5
	792-276 Livestock Marketing	5
	792-281 Ecology And Ecotourism	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2 - Core Subjects
	792-246 Agricultural Business Law	5
	792-253 International Agribusiness	5
	792-269 Major Agribusiness Study	10
	792-271 Management Communication	5
	792-274 Investment And Finance	10
Elective Subjects (total of 25 points) from:
	792-180 Animal Nutrition	5
	792-181 Pasture Establishment And Production	5
	792-240 Intensive Animal Housing	5
	792-241 Plant Protection	5
	792-243 Promotion And Market Research	5
	792-244 International Agricultural Systems	5
	792-247 Salesmanship And Merchandising	5
	792-249 Grain Handling And Storage	5
	792-250 Irrigation Management	5
	792-258 Animal Health	5
	792-266 Special Studies in Agribusiness II	5
	792-268 Special Studies In Natural Resource Management II	5
	792-277 Wool Preparation And Marketing	5
	792-279 Livestock Selection	5
	792-280 Reproductive Technology	5
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		200.0

 11.18. Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

 11.18.1. Burnley Campus

 11.18.1.1. Introduction

The Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) is designed to provide training in the vocationally specific areas of arboriculture, nursery production and management, landscape construction, park and garden management and sports turf management. It is a vocationally oriented program with emphasis on horticultural skills and competence, an understanding of horticultural practice, business productivity improvement, horticultural technology and personnel management.

 11.18.1.2. Duration

The course comprises two years full time study or part time equivalent. To complete the Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) students are required to successfully complete a total of 200 points of study.

 11.18.1.3. Career opportunities

The course caters for people who aspire to positions such as arborist, nursery production manager, parks and gardener supervisor, landscape contractor, nursery stock propagator, sports turf supervisor and gardening contractor.

 11.18.1.4. Course structure

The Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) program consists of three components as follows:

1. Major Studies - Students are required to make a choice prior to the end of the first semester in one of the five major study areas: Arboriculture; Nursery Production and Management; Landscape Construction; Park and Garden Management and Sports Turf Management. Note: The Institute reserves the right to restrict numbers in streams should the need arise. The major study subjects comprise a major part of the total course loading. Studies undertaken throughout the five major study subjects are designed specifically to develop the students skills, knowledge, attitude and professional development in their chosen field of study. The course work for each subject consists of lectures, demonstrations, field work and industry visits. The content varies from formative exercises to comprehensive industry problems that require increasingly sophisticated studies in business and management. Subject prerequisite, course content, teaching method and assessment are specified in the subject descriptions (refer Subject Details).
2. Core Studies - The core or related studies represent contributory disciplines that perform a supportive role to the major study by developing skills and knowledge and introducing information and experiences at the appropriate semester level. Subject prerequisite, course content, teaching method and assessment for all core subjects are specified in the subject descriptions.
3. Practical Experience - In addition to the major study areas, students are also required to satisfactorily meet the requirements for a 12 week supervised practical experience program.

YEAR 1
Semester 1		Points
	794-119 Plant Materials I	5
	794-110 Horticultural Health And Safety	5
	794-108 Communication	5
	794-117 Plant Protection I	5
	794-109 Biological Studies	10
	794-120 Plant Culture	10
	794-121 Horticulture	10
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-129 Plant Materials II	5
	794-118 Computers I	5
	794-107 Irrigation	5
	794-122 Machinery And Construction	5
	794-123 Soil Science	10
	Major Studies I*
	Major Studies II*
	Sub total	50.0

YEAR 2
Semester 1		Points
	794-239 Plant Materials III	5
	794-221 Industry Stream Engineering	5
	794-222 Financial Management And Marketing	10
	794-223 Plant Function	10
	Major Studies III*
	Major Studies IV*
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2
	794-249 Plant Materials IV	5
	794-224 Specialist Industry Plant Protection	5
	794-225 Managing Staff And Business Operations	10
	794-226 Ecology	5
	794-218 Computers II	5
	Major Studies V*
	Major Studies VI*
	Sub total	50.0

* Major Studies: Students choose one stream, as follows, at the conclusion of Semester 1.

Arboriculture
Semester 2
	794-151 Arboriculture: Practical Tree Management I
	794-152 Arboriculture: Tree Selection And Establishment
Semester 3
	794-251 Arboriculture: Tree Assessment I
	794-252 Arboriculture: Practical Tree Management II
Semester 4
	794-253 Arboriculture: Tree Assessment II
	794-254 Arboriculture: Investigative Project and Tree Assessment III

Parks and Garden Management
Semester 2		Points
	794-161 Plant Selection And Design	n/a
	794-162 Construction Machinery Quantity Estimation	n/a
Semester 3
	794-261 Hard Soft Landscape Materials	n/a
	794-262 Management Of Park Resources	n/a
Semester 4
	794-264 Historic and Environmental Management	n/a
	794-265 Management For Recreation And Planning	n/a

Nursery Production and Management
Semester 2		Points
	794-171 Plant Propagation I	n/a
	794-172 Plant Propagation II	n/a
Semester 3
	794-271 Plant Production I	n/a
	794-272 Plant Production II	n/a
Semester 4
	794-273 Nursery Management I	n/a
	794-274 Nursery Management II	n/a

Landscape Construction
Semester 2		Points
	794-181 Landscape Design And Graphics	n/a
	794-182 Hard Surfacing	n/a
Semester 3
	794-283 Landscape Irrigation And Drainage	n/a
	794-284 Plant Establishment And Landscape Maintenance	n/a
Semester 4
	794-285 Landscape Features	n/a
	794-286 Landscape Technology Contract Management	n/a

Sport Turf Management
Semester 2		Points
	794-191 Sports Turf Management I	n/a
	794-192 Sports Turf Management II	n/a
Semester 3
	794-291 Sports Turf Management III	n/a
	794-292 Sports Turf Management IV	n/a
Semester 4
	794-293 Sports Turf Management V	n/a
	794-294 Sports Turf Management VI	n/a

 12. Diploma in Modern Languages

The Faculty of Arts offers a Diploma in Modern Languages to students undertaking courses in faculties other than Arts (see Diploma in Modern Languages). This course is available to students in the BAgrSc and combined degrees. Unfortunately, due to the two years spent at Creswick, it is not possible for BForSc students to undertake the diploma. Further details are available from the Arts Faculty Office.

 13. Student information

Students should be aware of their rights and obligations while at the University. Essential information on matters such as enrolment, assessment, special consideration in the event of illness or other difficulties etc., is contained in the Student Diary. Detailed information on progress rules and assessment can also be obtained from the Institute Office or campus Student Administration Officer.

 14. Undergraduate entry

Course prerequisites for 1998 are as follows. Note prerequisites are changing for 1999 entry:

Agricultural Science:

A grade average of at least C in English, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, and in one of Biology, one additional Mathematics, Physics.

Forest Science:

A grade average of at least C in English, Mathematical Methods, and in two of Biology, Chemistry, one additional Mathematics, Physics.

Agricultural Science/Commerce:

A grade average of at least C in English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, and in one of Biology, Chemistry, one additional Mathematics, Physics.

Forest Science/Commerce:

A grade average of at least C in English, Mathematical Methods, and two of Biology, Chemistry, one additional Mathematics, Physics.

Science/Forest Science:

A grade average of at least C in English, Mathematical Methods, and in two of Biology, Chemistry, one additional Mathematics, Physics.

 15. Postgraduate awards

 15.1. Graduate Certificate in Forest Industries

The CertForInd provides advanced training for staff employed in the forest industry who are normally graduates in related fields. The program consists of one compulsory subject and two elective subjects from Forest Products or Forest Harvesting specialisations. The course takes one semester to complete (full-time) and candidates who achieve satisfactory results may transfer to the Graduate Diploma, with credit for subjects completed.

 15.2. Graduate Diploma in Forest Industries

Candidates for the DipForInd must normally be graduates in related fields and working in forest industries. The course, which consists of two compulsory subjects and four electives from Forest Products or Forest Harvesting specialisations, takes a minimum of one academic year on a full-time basis. Successful completion provides eligibility for Master of Wood Science candidature.

 15.3. Graduate Certificate in Forest Science (Farm Forestry)

The CertForSc (Farm For) provides advanced training for advisers and practitioners in farm forestry who are normally graduates in related fields. The program consists of two compulsory subjects and a project. The course is offered on a part-time, block release basis; normally requiring 12 months to complete. It is offered at several regional locations, including Creswick, Lismore, Roseworthy, Albany and Launceston.

 15.4. Graduate Certificate in Soil Management

The CertSoilMgmnt is a one-semester course intended for graduates in science, applied science, geography and related disciplines, or persons with equivalent qualifications and experience, who have little or no formal training in soil science. It comprises five subjects taught through lectures, laboratory and field practical work and may be used as a prerequisite for the study of special topics in soil science as part of a Graduate Diploma in Soil Science.

 15.5. Graduate Diploma in Soil Science

The DipSoilSc is intended for graduates in agricultural science who wish to study aspects of soil science in greater depth. Of two semesters duration, the course is the same as the graduate certificate in semester one but includes two specialist electives in semester two, chosen from six subject options.

 15.6. Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)

The Graduate Certificate is designed for those graduates in disciplines other than dairy/food technology who seek employment in lower and middle level management positions in the dairy industry. The shorter duration of this course when compared with the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Technology can be advantageous to those candidates who seek more immediate employment as well as to those industry employees who want to further their understanding of dairy technology without studying the management aspects. The course may be completed in a minimum time of one year part-time study. The course is available by external study.

 15.7. Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)

The Graduate Diploma is a postgraduate course for those wishing to obtain specialised training in dairy science and technology to supplement the knowledge and skills acquired during their initial tertiary training. The course is designed to provide a sound educational base in dairy technology for graduates from a range of disciplines undertaking employment in the dairy processing and manufacturing industry. The course aims to develop analytical and decision-making skills associated with the application of dairy science and technology in the practical factory environment. The course has been developed with the assistance of representatives of major companies and the dairy industry. The course comprises one year full-time study or two years part-time study. The course is available by external study.

 15.8. Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Agricultural Extension)

This course concentrates on developing competent and responsible extension practitioners with the practical knowledge and skills to operate effectively in their rural industries. The course will normally be completed on a part-time basis over one to two years and will be delivered by a combination of practical residential workshops and independent study.

 15.9. Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Extension and Management)

The course offers the opportunity for managers, agricultural scientists and other rural communicators to combine studies in technological aspects with training in management, finance, communication, marketing and farm resource management. The course will normally be completed over a two year period of part-time study.

 15.10. Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) is offered as a postgraduate fee-paying program designed to fulfil the needs and demands of those who have qualifications in disciplines other than horticulture and who wish to emphasise the study of the horticultural systems from a technological, sociological and management perspective. The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time study. The course is not available by external study.

 15.11. Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Turfgrass Science and Management)

The course is designed to address the needs of graduate professionals in turfgrass science, who wish to improve their qualifications, knowledge and abilities in turfgrass science and management and/or business and communications, while in full-time employment. The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time study, most commonly completed over two years.

 15.12. Graduate Diploma in Agri-Industry Business Management

The course is targeted specifically at producers holding off-farm board directorships or executive/leader positions. The course focuses on the understanding and application of management theory, analysis of current agribusiness issues in Australia, principles and practices of financial management, international trade and the marketing of agricultural commodities.

 15.13. Graduate Certificate in Agri-Industry Business Management

(as above)

 15.14. Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)

The Graduate Diploma of Appl Sci (Crop Improvement) is directed at both crop specialists and generalists wishing to advance their knowledge and skills. The course is taught using flexible delivery methods.

 15.15. Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)

This course is designed for individuals wishing to upgrade their skills in crop improvement. The course is delivered by a combination of practical residential workshops and independent study.

 15.16. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

The DipAgrSc course provides advanced training for professional staff who are graduates in agricultural science, veterinary science or in related fields, and who work (or seek to work) in agricultural research, administration, education or planning. It takes a minimum of one year full time or two years part time.

Students who perform at a satisfactory level in the diploma course may be offered the opportunity to transfer their candidature to the Master of Agricultural Science program.

 15.17. Postgraduate Diploma in Forest Science

The DipForSc course offers advanced training for professional staff who are graduates in forest science or in related fields, and who work (or seek to work) in forest management, research, education or planning. It takes a minimum of one year full time or two years part time.

Students who perform at a satisfactory level in the diploma course may be offered the opportunity to transfer their candidature to the Master of Forest Science program.

 15.18. Master of Agricultural Science

The MAgrSc degree requires at least a year of advanced studies and research after completion of the bachelor degree or the DipAgrSc. Candidates may also be accepted from those admitted to a degree the Institute recognises as appropriate.

Current Institute research includes work in agricultural economics, agricultural extension, agroforestry, animal behaviour, animal genetics and breeding, animal nutrition, application of computers to agriculture, biotechnology, genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, crop physiology and soil science (including soil erosion).

 15.19. Master of Forest Science

The MForSc degree requires at least a year of advanced studies and practical work. Normally the BForSc degree or the DipForSc are prerequisites, although candidates with another degree recognised as appropriate by the Institute may be admitted.

The main areas of forestry research in the Institute at present are in agroforestry, biotechnology, conservation, fire management, forest economics, forest engineering, forest measurement, forest protection, forest soils, silviculture and wood science.

 15.20. Master of Applied Science

Students may apply for admission to the degree of Master of Applied Science in Agriculture, Horticulture or Dairy Technology. The Degree of Master is awarded for research presented by thesis (or other material) or by publication. The research program would normally be expected to take two years full-time. Part-time candidature is available.

 15.21. Master of Agribusiness

The course is designed for professionals working in areas such as food and fibre production, risk analysis and management, banking and insurance, chemical fertilisers and other input industries, consumer research, domestic and international marketing and forest industries. This MAgBus course is distinguishable because it integrates business management and marketing with science and technology.

 15.22. Master of Wood Science

The MWoodSc degree was established to provide advanced research training in wood science. Admission to candidature for the Master of Wood Science requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Forest Science (or equivalent) and the Diploma of Forest Industries. Candidates transferring from the Diploma of Forest Industries are expected to spend at least one calendar year preparing a research thesis.

 15.23. Master of Horticultural Science

The MHortSc degree requires at least a year of advanced study and practical work after completing a BAgrSc, BAppSc(Hort) or other course approved by the Institute.

 16. For more information

Contact:

The General Manager Institute of Land and Food Resources The University of Melbourne Parkville 3052 Victoria Telephone: +61 3 9344 7585. http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/

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1.	An approved subject from another faculty may be taken instead of 212-103 or 212-104.
2.	An elective subject from another faculty may be taken instead of 211-108
3.	Of the electives to be completed, two must be Management electives and two must be Specialist electives.
4.	Of the electives to be completed, two must be Management electives and two must be Specialist electives.
5.	Transitional subjects incorporate particular components of degree level units, building upon what has already been taught at Associate Diploma level.
6.	Of the electives to be completed, two must be Management electives and two must be Specialist electives.
7.	Students undertaking Horse Production Management select from a limited range of subjects from the Horse Management course (to a value of 10 credit points) with agreement of appropriate academic staff.

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