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36. Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) (Honours)

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36. Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) (Honours)
    36.1. Admission requirements
    36.2. Duration
    36.3. Course structure
    36.4. Assessment

36. 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.

36.1. 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 Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) degree.

36.2. Duration

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

36.3. 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 Faculty. Project topics will be drawn from research areas identified as being of strategic importance to the Faculty 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.

36.4. Assessment

The research component of the honours year will be assessed by thesis and normally carry a weighting of 87.5%. Coursework will carry the remaining 12.5% 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.