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Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses
The Bachelor of Applied Science is awarded in:
Agribusiness;
Agriculture;
Dairy Foods;
Equine Management;
Food Technology;
Horticulture;
Natural Resource Management;
Production Horticulture;
Rural Management.
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 show skills in initiating cooperative relationships with colleagues, employers and clients;
demonstrate an appreciation of the economic, political and social influences in the community and be 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 elective1 | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 791-211 Agricultural Economics & 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 elective1 | ||
| 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 electives1 | ||
| 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 electives1 | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Total Points | 350.0 | |
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.
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 & Seed Production | 7.5 | |
| 791-036 Pigs | 7.5 | |
| 791-038 Sheep and Fibre Production | 7.5 | |
| 791-039 Vegetables | 7.5 | |
| 791-040 Viticulture | 7.5 | |
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.
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.
The course is normally taken over one year on a full-time basis but may be taken over two years part time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods) is offered by external mode.
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.
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.
| 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 | 0 | |
| 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 | 0 | |
| 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 | 15 | |
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Total Points | 300.0 | |
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.
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.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) is also offered by external mode.
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.
| 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 | 12.5 | |
| 2 Electives* | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Total Points | 300.0 | |
* Electives may be chosen from the following list or approved subject(s).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| YEAR 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits from Diploma of Food Technology | ||
| YEAR 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 795-105 Statistics | 7.5 | |
| 791-236 Analytical Techniques I | 7.5 | |
| 795-227 Production Management | 5 | |
| 795-222 Quality Management | 7.5 | |
| 791-239 Food Microbiology | 7.5 | |
| 795-204 Food Engineering | 7.5 | |
| 791-302 Organisation and Management I | 7.5 | |
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 791-237 Automated Process Control | 7.5 | |
| 795-225 Engineering Applications I | 5 | |
| 791-300 Food Chemistry | 7.5 | |
| Elective | ||
| Elective | ||
| Elective | ||
| Elective | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| 795-230 Industry Placement II | 0 | |
| 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 | 15 | |
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Total Points | 300.0 | |
Electives provide a system of formal access to the wider expertise and facilities of the Institute. 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 Environ'tal Managem't & Site Engineering | 10 | |
| 794-115 Environmental Studies I | 5 | |
| 794-116 Soil Science | 10 | |
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| 794-211 Industry Experience# | 0 | |
| 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 | 0 | |
| 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 | |
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.
| YEARS 1 and 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) | ||
| YEAR 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Points | |
| 794-307 Plants in the Landscape (T) 2 | 7.5 | |
| or | ||
| 794-308 Plant Production Systems (T) 2 | 7.5 | |
| and | ||
| 794-203 Marketing | 7.5 | |
| 794-209 Research Methodology and Analysis | 0 | |
| 794-305 Plant Science IV (T) 2 | 5 | |
| 794-306 Environ'tal Managem't & Site Eng'ring (T 2 | 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.
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:
Subject prerequisite, content and assessment details for all elective studies are specified in the subject descriptions.
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.
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.
The course is normally taken over one year on a full time basis but may be taken over two years part time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 | 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 | |
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.
| 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 | |
| 791-338 Enrichment Activities - NRM | 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 | |
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.
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.
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.
The course is normally taken over one year on a full time basis but may be taken over two years.
The program will consist of the equivalence of half a 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.
The research component of the honours year will be assessed by thesis and carry a weighting of 50%. Coursework will carry the remaining 50%. 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.
Note: Last intake for First Year students into the B App Sc (Production Horticulture) was 1998.
Entry into First Year not available from 1999.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Production Horticulture) stream is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fruit, vegetable and viticulture industries. Note: the last intake for first year students into the BAppSc (Production Horticulture) was 1998.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 elective3 | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 791-211 Agricultural Economics & 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 elective3 | ||
| 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 electives3 | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Total Points | 350.0 | |
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.
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 & Seed Production | 7.5 | |
| 791-036 Pigs | 7.5 | |
| 791-038 Sheep and Fibre Production | 7.5 | |
| 791-039 Vegetables | 7.5 | |
| 791-040 Viticulture | 7.5 | |
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 production management, marketing, technological innovation, consulting, project management, counselling, education and extension and journalism.
The course comprises one year full time study or equivalent part-time or external study.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management) is also offered by external mode.
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.
Graduates can expect to obtain employment as production managers, product development technologists, marketing managers, advisers and consultants, rural journalists and rural counsellors.
| 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).
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.
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.
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.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Farm Management) is also offered by external mode.
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.
| Prior to commencement of course or between Year 1 and 2 of Academic Study (Sandwich Year) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 793-109 Farm Industry Experience Report | 10 | |
| 793-134 Farm Industry Experience# | 90 | |
| 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 | 10 | |
| 793-221 Pasture Grazing and Management | 10 | |
| 793-214 Farm Management III | 10 | |
| Electives | ||
| Sub total | 50.0 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 793-228 Agricultural Economics and Marketing | 10 | |
| 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 Management4 | ||
Note: Electives may be approved subjects from other courses. Students must seek approval prior to enrolment from the Course Committee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Report | 10 | |
| 793-133 Horse Industry Experience# | 90 | |
| 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 C | ||