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1 FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE Information for New Students 2006

2 Welcome to Australia s premier Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science Congratulations on achieving a 2006 quota place in a program within Australia s leading Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science. As a student in the Faculty, whether you re studying on campus at Gatton or St Lucia or through distance education, you will have access to some of the finest academic staff in their fields in Australia and overseas. Most of the programs include a core of prescribed courses but the elective options also provide you with the scope to further develop your own particular interests. Many students find this flexibility a particularly appealing feature of our programs. Employment outcomes have been excellent and future prospects continue to be buoyant. Many of our graduates have been highly successful in their chosen careers and are making valuable contributions in production, conservation, research, business, management, marketing, consultancies, media and teaching in Australia and around the world. This brochure has been produced to guide you through the enrolment process. If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact the administrative staff in the Faculty on telephone (07) or by at nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au Yours sincerely Professor Roger Swift Executive Dean Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science

3 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information...iii Program Requirements... v PROGRAM PLANS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN INTERNAL MODE ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE Queensland Certificate in Agriculture... 2 TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Diploma in Applied Science (Agronomy)... 2 Diploma in Applied Science (Animal Production)... 3 Diploma in Applied Science (Animal Welfare and Inspection)... 3 Diploma in Applied Science (Equine Studies)... 4 Diploma in Applied Science (Forestry)... 4 Diploma in Applied Science (Horticulture)... 5 Diploma in Applied Science (Marine Resources)... 5 Diploma in Applied Science (Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife)... 6 THREE-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Agribusiness... 7 Bachelor of Applied Science DOUBLE MAJORS: BAppSc (Agricultural Biotechnology)... 8 BAppSc (Agronomy)... 8 BAppSc (Environmental Tourism)... 9 BAppSc (Equine Science) BAppSc (Food Chain Management) BAppSc (Food Science and Nutrition) BAppSc (Horticulture) BAppSc (Information Agriculture) BAppSc (Parks and Wildlife Management) BAppSc (Production Animal Science) BAppSc (Rangeland Management) BAppSc (Soil and Water Quality) BAppSc (Sustainable Ecosystems) BAppSc (Turf Science) BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) BAppSc (Wildlife Science) Bachelor of Applied Science MAJORS: Major Agronomy with combinations: Regional and Rural Business Management Sustainable Land Management Major Animal and Plant Biosecurity with combinations: Animal Science Wildlife Biology Major Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Control with combination: Wildlife Biology Major Animal Production with combination: Equine Science Rangeland Management Regional and Rural Business Management Sustainable Land Management Wildlife Biology Major Conservation and Park Management with combinations: Environmental Tourism Sustainable Ecosystems Tropical Forest Management Wildlife Biology Major Environmental Tourism with combinations: Sustainable Ecosystems Wildlife Biology Major Equine Science with combinations: Regional and Rural Business Management Major Horticulture with combinations: Regional and Rural Business Management Water and Waste Management Major Regional & Rural Business Management with combination: Sustainable Ecosystems Major Sustainable Ecosystems with combination: Tropical Forest Management Water and Waste Management FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Agriculture and Food OR Animal Science OR Plant & Soil Science OR Horticulture OR Rural Management OR Rural Technology) Bachelor of Environmental Management (Natural Systems & Wildlife OR Tropical Forestry) Bachelor of Food Technology Bachelor of Natural Resource Economics (Agricultural Economics OR Ecological and Environmental Economics) FIVE-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Veterinary Science i

4 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) PROGRAM PLANS FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN EXTERNAL MODE TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Diploma in Applied Science (Agronomy) Diploma in Applied Science (Animal Production) Diploma in Applied Science (Animal Welfare and Inspection) Diploma in Applied Science (Equine Studies) Diploma in Applied Science (Forestry) Diploma in Applied Science (Horticulture) Diploma in Applied Science (Marine Resources) Diploma in Applied Science (Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife) THREE-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Applied Science DOUBLE MAJORS: BAppSc (Agronomy) BAppSc (Environmental Tourism) BAppSc (Equine Science) BAppSc (Horticulture) BAppSc (Parks and Wildlife Management) BAppSc (Production Animal Science) BAppSc (Rangeland Management) BAppSc (Sustainable Ecosystems) BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) BAppSc (Wildlife Science) Bachelor of Applied Science MAJORS: Major Agronomy with combinations: Regional and Rural Business Management Sustainable Land Management Major Animal and Plant Biosecurity with combination: Animal Science Wildlife Biology Major Animal Production with combination: Equine Science Rangeland Management Regional and Rural Business Management Sustainable Land Management Major Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Control with combination: Wildlife Biology Major Conservation & Park Management with combination: Environmental Tourism Sustainable Ecosystems Tropical Forest Management Wildlife Biology Major Environmental Tourism with combinations: Sustainable Ecosystems Wildlife Biology Major Horticulture with combinations: Regional and Rural Business Management Water and Waste Management Major Regional & Rural Business Management with combination: Sustainable Ecosystems Major Sustainable Ecosystems with combination: Tropical Forest Management Major Sustainable Land Management with combination: Water and Waste Management FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Rural Technology) Bachelor of Environmental Management (Natural Systems & Wildlife) MISCELLANEOUS Information for Bridging Chemistry Course Information for Bridging Mathematics Course Information for Equine Students The Halls of Residence Gatton St Lucia Campus Map Gatton Campus Map ii

5 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION For students enrolling in programs offered by the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science In this offer pack you will find enclosed the University s Enrolment Guide. The Enrolment Guide takes you through the enrolment process on the University s web-based enrolment system, mysi-net, step-by-step. This booklet supplements the information contained in the Enrolment Guide and aims to help you choose and enrol in the specific courses for your chosen program. First of all though, it s important to go over some information concerning workload, the structure of your program and internal and external mode study options. STUDENT ADMINISTRATION PROCESSES Students of the Faculty of NRAVS are urged to be fully familiar with University and Faculty rules, as ignorance of the rules will not be regarded as grounds for non-compliance. From time to time you may need to refer to the rules that govern your program so you should ensure that you review these rules from time to time. The rules and processes for your program are broken into three groups, University Processes and Rules, Faculty Processes and Rules and Program Requirements. The terminology used at the University of Queensland can sometimes be confusing. An online guide has been developed to help you understand University Rules and is located at UNIVERSITY PROCESSES AND RULES Most student administration processes at The University of Queensland can be accessed by using the MyAdvisor website This website will provide you with information about the following matters: Designing your Program The Importance of Faculties Choosing Courses Dual Degrees Studying away from a UQ Campus Summer Semester Enrolment ID Cards my-si - net Control over your Information Re-enrolment following Exclusion Importance of Student Learning Entitlements Changing or Withdrawing Changing/Upgrading/Adding a Program Changing Courses Withdrawing from a Program or Course Deferring & Interrupting Studies Transferring Credit Additional Information for... Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Students International Students Postgraduate Students Students with a Disability UQ-Link Students Assessment Examinations Final Results Your Academic Record Feedback on Assessment What if I am unhappy with a Result? Plagiarism Exclusion Students Rights and Responsibility The Student Charters Grievance Resolution Processes Policies & Procedures Financial Matters Student contribution amounts Tuition Fees Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Student Services Charge Scholarships & Prizes Special Loans Refunds Removal of financial liability Administrative penalties Graduation How Close are you to Graduation? GENERAL AWARD RULES The information listed in MyAdvisor is made up from the University s General Award Rules. These rules are available in the University of Queensland Program Information Handbook or available through the MyAdvisor website. FACULTY PROCESSES AND RULES The following faculty specific policies relating to enrolment and student administration matters are located on the faculty website: For Current Students Enrolment Matters and Administration. This website will provide you with information about the following matters. Admission to Faculty Programs Changing Programs Changing Plans (Fields of Studies) Credit Applications Cross-Institutional Study Elective Study Grades of 3 Over-enrolling (more that #8 units a semester) Deferral, Withdrawal, Interruption and Cancellation Extensions of Assessment Supplementary Examinations Special Examinations Honours Cut-Offs and Awards with Distinction Graduation Requirements Student Appeals OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES There are also other rules that affect the operation of the University that you may need. These are located in the Handbook of Policies and Procedures HUPP which are available at INTERNAL STUDY? DISTANCE EDUCATION? EXTERNAL STUDY? An internal student at the University of Queensland is one who attends lectures in person. Throughout the University the terms distance education/distance learning and external study are used interchangeably. A distance education/external student is one who receives instruction by mail, or via the web. The Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science (NRAVS) offers many of its programs by distance education. For consistency we have used the term external study in this booklet. The Faculty recognises that some students intend to enrol in only internal courses, others intend to enrol in only external courses, and others will enrol in a combination of internal and external courses. Mode of study is not distinguished by QTAC code, i.e. the same code applies for both internal and external offerings of the same program. To assist you with your choices though, this booklet is broken up into two sections the first green-coloured section lists courses offered in the internal mode while the second b/w section lists courses offered in external mode. Regardless of whether or not you study in internal or external mode the program is the same by the time students graduate they will have all had to complete the same compulsory (Part A) courses. The only difference in the program between the two modes of study is that some of the courses will be offered in different semesters (i.e. a course may be offered in internal mode in First Semester and external mode in Second Semester) and not all Part B or elective courses will be offered in external mode. iii

6 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 INTRODUCTION ELECTIVES? PART A COURSES? PART B COURSES? All of the programs offered by the Faculty have compulsory requirements, set out in Part A and Part B of the program list, and elective requirements. Usually all of the Part A courses, and some, but not all of the Part B courses must be completed in order to graduate. You can choose from a long list of electives to help you pursue your study interests or career aspirations. Most courses are offered only once a year, either in First Semester or Second Semester. In the course information in the green and b/w sections the compulsory courses have been listed. Where you are able to choose an elective this has been written in (i.e. Elective is listed in the relevant semester where you are able to choose one). We have included a number of recommended electives. To choose an elective INTERNAL students should consult the full program lists on the web at Select the relevant program entry and then the Program List link. You will be able to view all of the course codes and course titles from Part B, as well as the semester in which the courses are offered. Course descriptions can be viewed by following the course information link on the mysi-net log on page. EXTERNAL students can find the full external study program lists, including the list of Part B electives, on the Faculty s web site, as follows: Prospective Students Studying by Distance Education Enrolment Information The full program list is called your recommended program. Some courses on the recommended program may change over time and you should check the recommended program at the beginning of every year before you enrol in your courses. WORKLOAD FULL TIME? PART TIME? Unit #: This symbol is used to represent the unit value of a course. The University weights courses in terms of units, chosen to represent the effort expected of students, in study time. The University has a standard workload of 16 units (#16) per year across all of its programs. Thus, the total units required for a two-year diploma are #32 (2 x #16) for a three-year degree are #48 (3 x #16) for a four year degree are #64 (4 x #16) for a five year degree are #80 (5 x #16) Four courses of two units (total #8) is considered a normal full-time workload for each semester. To be considered eligible for Austudy a student must be enrolled in at least three-quarters of the full time workload, i.e. #6 per semester. The schedules for INTERNAL students (the green-coloured pages) in this booklet list all of the courses and the recommended order in which a full-time student should iv take them. Thus #8 of courses are listed in First Semester and another #8 of courses are listed in Second Semester for each year. You may choose to take fewer courses than this (as little as #2), as long as you are aware of the impacts on Austudy. If you do choose to enrol part-time you can choose as many courses as you wish from the courses listed in each semester. The schedules for EXTERNAL students (the b/w pages) in this booklet list all of the courses in the recommended order for part-time students. Thus #4 of courses are listed in each Semester. The courses are set out in this way because it is assumed that students enrolling in external mode will be studying part-time and enrolling in a course load of approximately half that of a full-time internal student. However, you may choose to take fewer courses than this (as little as #2) or more courses up to #8 if you prefer. Just because you have elected to enrol in external mode does not mean you have to enrol part-time you may choose to enrol full-time (though you will need to check that you can avoid residential school timetable clashes see the section on Residential Schools, below). Thus, in First Semester you would enrol in the two courses listed under Semester 1, 2006, and the two courses under Semester 1, 2007 (making #8). For Second Semester you would then enrol in the two courses listed under Semester 2, 2006, and the two courses listed under Semester 2, In deciding your course load, as a general rule one unit corresponds to about 6 hours of work per week. Thus, #2 corresponds to approximately 12 hours of work per week over the semester. RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS Some courses delivered in external mode have a compulsory residential school component. The schools range from one to five days in length. They provide an opportunity for external students to meet lecturers and peers face-to-face and for lecturers to conduct teaching that they might not be able to from a distance (e.g. laboratory experiments). Except for some courses in Forestry, all residential schools are held on the UQ Gatton Campus. In First Semester the schools are held in the mid-semester recess in April and in July. In Second Semester, the Schools are held in the mid-semester recess in September/October. If you do not attend a compulsory residential school in the semester in which you are enrolled in the course, and you have not withdrawn from the course by the due date, you will be considered as having failed the course. Attendance at a voluntary residential school is optional. When enrolling in courses each year, check that the courses you choose do not have conflicting residential school attendance requirements. External students intending to enrol in courses in addition to or different from the recommended program of #4 per semester should check to see that residential schools for the extra courses do not clash with those in the recommended program. The Faculty cannot guarantee that there will be no clashes outside of the recommended schedule. You will receive a residential school timetable with your study material, and a copy is also available on the Faculty website ( by following the same links as listed above (see the section on Electives ). ENROLLING Having thought about your mode of study and your preferred course load you are now ready to enrol in some courses. The University s preferred method of enrolment is via its web-based enrolment system, mysi-net (please note that if you do not have access to the internet you can call to request a paper enrolment form). The Enrolment Guide sets out how you log on to mysi-net and fill in your personal details. Field of Study If you are enrolling in one of the following programs: Diploma of Applied Science (DipAppSc) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvMan) Bachelor of Natural Resource Economics (BNatResEcon) You will also need to declare your field of study (or what is called your plan or major ). On your mysi-net home page, under the drop down list titled, BAppSc prog. for example (or BAgrSc prog. or BNatResEcon prog. etc) you will see an option called Change Plan. If you select this option you can then choose your field of study. For example, if you are in the Bachelor of Applied Science you will be able to select Agronomy, Horticulture or Wildlife Science etc. It is very important that you choose your field of study when you enrol. Courses Once you have selected your field of study you can then enrol in courses. Select the courses from the relevant list of courses for your program and field of study and use the Add Courses button situated at the bottom of your mysi-net home page to enrol. You will be taken to a screen where you can type in the relevant course code. The next screen allows you to select either internal or external mode offerings (where both modes are available, otherwise you will be presented with only one study mode option). You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. Although you must enrol in both semesters of your first year now, the opportunity will exist to change your selection of courses any time up until 10 March 2006, for First Semester. You will have ample opportunity to change your Second Semester courses.

7 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RULES Now that you are enrolled there are just a few more things to consider. DUAL DEGREES A dual degree is a program where students study the compulsory parts of two separate programs to earn two qualifications in significantly less time than by studying them separately. Some of the programs in the NRAVS Faculty are available for study as dual degrees within the Faculty or with Education, Arts, Business or Law. If you are considering enrolling in a dual degree you should contact the faculty office at either the Gatton or St Lucia campuses. During Orientation Week there will be an opportunity to discuss dual degree options with academic advisors. ORIENTATION You will find information in the enrolment package on the University s Orientation program. The Faculty of NRAVS offers programs on two campuses. The St Lucia Campus and the Gatton Campus have separate orientation programs. It is compulsory for students studying internally to attend orientation activities. During these activities your timetable will be discussed and many of your questions will be answered. Students enrolled in external mode, while not expected to attend orientation, are most welcome at all or any of the activities held during Orientation Week. There is an Orientation program at the UQ Gatton Campus on Saturday, 25 February 2006 especially for students studying by distance education, for those who are able to attend. COMPUTING Most of the University s administration systems are web-based that allow you to manage your enrolment, class timetable, library loans, etc, on-line. Accordingly, it is a University expectation that you will have private access to a computer and the internet. However, it is also appreciated that not all students can afford to purchase their own computer. Computer facilities are available on campus in all Student Centres and Library branches. Allowances will be made for external students living in remote areas who do not have access to the internet, though external students should make every effort to plan for regular access to the internet. Such students can contact Faculty administration to inform the Faculty of their various needs (please see contact details, on this page). Please call if you need to request a paper enrolment form. BOOKLIST The booklist will be available in January Enquiries can be made to the Mail Order department of the UQ Bookshop on The Gatton campus bookshop will be open after 8 February, and can be contacted on FACULTY ADMINISTRATION From time to time you will need to seek approval from the Faculty for various aspects of your continuing study. For example, you may wish to apply for credit for previous learning or request a change of program at some stage. Information about how to submit administrative requests can be obtained from any Student Centre. If you are off-campus you can also contact the Student Centre by telephone or . In most cases the Faculty will communicate its decisions via or over mysi-net. You will receive a written letter only where your request is denied or on issues relating to admission to a new program. Other important information is often disseminated via and the Faculty will not accept that you have not been informed of a decision affecting you if you have been sent information via your address. Accordingly, it is vital that you check for to your student address on a regular basis at least once a fortnight. Administrative requests usually take a maximum of four weeks to process. The Faculty can be contacted by telephone on (07) or nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au Director of Studies In some extreme situations students may wish to request changes to requirements of the program or other special approvals. These requests should be forwarded in writing to: The Director of Studies Faculty of NRAVS The University of Queensland Gatton Campus Gatton Qld 4343 Or dir.studiesnravs@uqg.uq.edu.au You should not proceed with your request until you have received approval from the Faculty. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RULES Each program has a set of program requirements that must be completed for you to graduate from your program. These will include the courses you are required to study, the number of courses from outside the faculty that you undertake as electives and in a number of programs, requirements for Industry Practice Work. Please note that students should refer to the program rules that existed the year they commenced their program, unless they are advised otherwise or granted permission by the Director of Studies. INDUSTRY PRACTICE WORK A website has been set up for students that are required to undertake Industry Practice Work. This is located at QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE A student is required to obtain #16 from the QCA List. Refer to QCA Rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules. DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE A student is required to obtain #32 from the DipAppSc List in one of the following fields of study: Agronomy; Animal Production; Animal Welfare & inspection; Equine Studies; Forestry; Horticulture; Marine Resources; Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife, including : all Part A courses for the plan selected the balance from courses in Part B or other courses approved by the Executive Dean A student must undertake 30 days of industry practice work satisfactory to the executive dean A student enrolled in the Animal Production plan may need to complete semester 3 at an approved Rural Industry Training College. BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Students are required to obtain #48 comprising: at least #12 of core courses; at least #12 of level 3 courses overall; one double major from Part A of the BAppSc list OR two majors from Part B of the BAppSc List. the balance from minors or ungrouped electives from Part C of the BAppSc list, other courses from the BAppSc list (Part A, Part B or Part C), or other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses. A student will be required to have completed industry practice work experience by the end of the final semester. (30 days for all except Food Science and Nutrition double major which requires 15 days). v

8 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RULES Bachelor of Applied Science List of Double Majors and Majors Double Majors Agricultural Biotechnology Agronomy Environmental Tourism Equine Science Food Chain Management Food Science and Nutrition Horticulture Information Agriculture Parks and Wildlife Management Production Animal Science Rangeland Management Soil and Water Quality Sustainable Ecosystems Turf Science Veterinary Technology Majors Agricultural Biotechnology Agronomy Animal and Plant Biosecurity Animal Production Animal Science Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Control Conservation and Park Management Environmental Tourism Equine Science Food Quality Food Science and Nutrition Horticulture Information Agriculture Rangeland Management Regional and Rural Business Management Wildlife Science Soil and Water Quality Sustainable Ecosystems Sustainable Land Management Turf Science Tropical Forest Management Water and Waste Management Wildlife Biology Up to two courses (#4) may be selected from other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses outside Part B or C, without the consent of the Executive Dean. Any further courses chosen from outside Part B or C must have the approval of the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS A student is required to obtain a minimum of #48 comprising: all courses from Part A of the BAgribus List (#38); the balance from courses in Part B of the BAgribus List. A student will be required to have completed 30 days industry practice work experience by the end of the final semester Up to two courses (#4) may be selected from other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses outside Part B without the consent of the Executive Dean. Any further courses chosen from outside Part B must have the approval of the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE A student is required to obtain #64 comprising: courses set out in Part A of the BAgrSc List for the chosen double major; and the balance from courses in Part C of the BAgrSc list for the chosen double major. Up to two courses (#4) may be selected from other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses outside Part B without the consent of the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT A student is required to obtain #64 comprising: all compulsory courses from Part A of the BEnvMan List in the relevant field; and the balance from elective courses listed in Part B or Part H of the BEnvMan List or from other courses approved by the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A student is required to obtain #64 (Part A #48, Part B #16). Part B may not be commenced before Part A is complete. For Part A, a student is required to obtain #48, including credit for all of the compulsory courses in the relevant field of the BEnvSc List and including at least #12 from late year courses. For Part B, a student is required to obtain #16 as described in the BEnvSc List. BACHELOR OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY A student is required to obtain #64 from the BFoodTech List comprising: all courses set out in Part A; and the balance from courses in Part B. Up to two courses (#4) may be selected from other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses outside Part B, without the consent of the Executive Dean. Any further courses chosen from outside Part B must have the approval of the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS A student is required to obtain #64 comprising: courses set out in Part A of the BNatResEcon List for the chosen plan; and the balance from courses in Part B of the BNatResEcon List for the chosen plan. Up to two courses (#4) may be selected from other University of Queensland bachelor degree courses outside Part B without the consent of the Executive Dean. Any further courses chosen from outside Part B must have the approval of the Executive Dean. BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE A student is required to obtain #80 from the BVSc List and must complete additional requirements set by the Head of School. Refer to BVSc rules for further information. vi

9 Information for internal students Recommended Full-time Schedules 2006 internal mode

10 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Queensland Certificate in Agriculture Program Code: 1505 Mr Steve Beasley Courses Enrol in each year long course for First Semester and Second Semester AGRC1906C 2 Applied Workplace Health and Safety AGRC1906C 2 Applied Workplace Health and Safety AGRC1907C 2 Farm Infrastructure and Equipment AGRC1907C 2 Farm Infrastructure and Equipment AGRC1908C 2 Applied Plant Production AGRC1908C 2 Applied Plant Production AGRC1909C 2 Plant Studies AGRC1909C 2 Plant Studies ANIM1909C 2 Animal Studies ANIM1909C 2 Animal Studies ANIM1910C 2 Applied Animal Production ANIM1910C 2 Applied Animal Production COMU1903C 2 Rural Communication COMU1903C 2 Rural Communication MGTS1962C 2 Rural Business Management MGTS1962C 2 Rural Business Management TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Diploma in Applied Science QTAC Code for all: Program Code: 1500 Diploma in Applied Science: Agronomy Dr D. George Part A Courses AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries AGRC Principles of Agricultural and Food Technology AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems LAND Soil Resources AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural PLNT Plant Production Principles and Agrifood Systems AGRC Rural Skills AGRC1953D 2 Experimental Techniques AGRC1952D 2 Crop Production AGRC1958D 2 Pasture Management AGRC Plant Production Technology MGTS Business Management 2 Elective (from Part B) PLNT Crop Health and Management Part B Courses AGRC Crop Pollination and Apiary Production AGRC Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape AGRC Seed Technology CHEM Chemistry 2

11 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS Diploma in Applied Science: Animal Production Other: Part A Courses Mr P. Goodwin (*) These courses can only be undertaken at one of the recognised colleges belonging to the Australian Agricultural Colleges Corporation. For further advice contact Mr P Goodwin on (07) AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC1958D 2 Pasture Management ANIM Animal Structure and Function ANIM1951D 2 Animal Breeding ANIM Animal Health and Care ANIM1953D 2 Animal Feeding and Nutrition ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling MGTS Business Management AGRC1961D 2 Rural Property Facilities* ANIM1962D 2 Intensive Animal Management I ANIM1958D 2 Grazing Animal Management I* ANIM1963D 2 Intensive Animal Management II ANIM1959D 2 Grazing Animal Management II* 2 Elective (from Part B) ANIM1960D 2 Animal Products* 2 Elective (from Part B) Part B Courses SEMESTER 2 AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries ANIM Animals in Society AGRC Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape SEMESTER 1 OR 2 AGRC Rural Skills Diploma in Applied Science: Animal Welfare and Inspection Other: Part A Courses Mr P. Goodwin (*) These courses can only be undertaken at one of the recognised colleges belonging to the Australian Agricultural Colleges Corporation. For further advice contact Mr P Goodwin on (07) AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems ANIM1951D 2 Animal Breeding ANIM Animal Structure and Function ANIM1953D 2 Animal Feeding and Nutrition ANIM Animal Health and Care ANIM1957D 2 Stock & Rural Inspection ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling 2 Elective (from Part B) AGRC1961D 2 Rural Property Facilities* ANIM1962D 2 Intensive Animal Management I ANIM1958D 2 Grazing Animal Management I* ANIM1963D 2 Intensive Animal Management II ANIM1959D 2 Grazing Animal Management II* ANIM Zoonoses and Exotic Diseases ANIM1960D 2 Animal Products* ANIM Animal Ethics, Codes of Practice and Legislation Part B Courses SEMESTER 2 AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries ANIM Animals in Society AGRC1958D 2 Pasture Management SEMESTER 1 OR 2 AGRC Rural Skills 3

12 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS Diploma in Applied Science: Equine Studies Part A Courses Dr M Hohenhaus AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC1958D 2 Pasture Management ANIM Animal Structure and Function ANIM1953D 2 Animal Feeding and Nutrition ANIM Equine Husbandry and Equitation ANIM Equitation and Training ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling MGTS Business Management ANIM1955D 2 Equine Feeding and Performance AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries ANIM1964D 2 Horse Handling ANIM1967D 2 Equine Stud Management 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) Part B Courses AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape ANIM Equestrian Coach Education ANIM Animals in Society MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management MKTG Agribusiness Marketing ANIM Animal Health and Care SEMESTER 1 OR 2 AGRC Rural Skills Diploma in Applied Science: Forestry Part A Courses Mr G Siepen AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental Management AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural FRST The Diversity and Growth of Trees and Agrifood Systems GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS LAND Soil Resources AGRC Rural Skills AGRC1953D 2 Experimental Techniques FRST Tropical Forests in the Asia Pacific ENVM1962D 2 Environmental Management Field Skills FRST Growing and Managing Tropical Forests ENVM Fire Management PLNT1000D 2 Protection Biology FRST Marketing Forest Products 4

13 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS Diploma in Applied Science: Horticulture Part A Courses Mr I Gordon AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries AGRC Principles of Agricultural and Food Technology AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems LAND Soil Resources AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural and Agrifood Systems PLNT Plant Production Principles AGRC Rural Skills AGRC1953D 2 Experimental Techniques AGRC Plant Production Technology HORT1960D 2 Horticulture HORT1959D 2 Propagation and Nursery Management MGTS Business Management 2 Elective (from Part B) PLNT Crop Health and Management Part B Courses AGRC Crop Pollination and Apiary Production AGRC Food & Fibre in the E-Landscape AGRC Seed Technology CHEM Chemistry Diploma in Applied Science: Marine Resources Part A Courses Mr G Siepen AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental Management AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural LPWM Marine and Coastal Environmental Protection and Agrifood Systems GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS LPWM Marine Resource Management 1 AGRC Rural Skills AGRC1953D 2 Experimental Techniques FOOD1951D 2 Seafood Technology and Handling ENVM1962D 2 Environmental Management Field Skills LPWM Fisheries Management 1 LPWM Fisheries Technology 1 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) Part B Courses AQUA1951D 2 Aquaculture 2 ENVM Principles and Practices of Interpretation ENVM National Park Management ENVM Agricultural & Ecological Economics LPWM1000D 2 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management 1 Offered in distance education mode only. 2 Aquaculture is offered by Central Queensland University (CQU) in odd years only (2005, 2007, etc.). Students wishing to study Aquaculture need to enrol cross-institutionally with CQU by mid January. 5

14 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS Diploma in Applied Science: Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife Part A Courses Mr G Siepen AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems ENVM Principles and Practices of Interpretation AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental and Agrifood Systems Management GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS LAND Soil Resources AGRC Ecology of Natural and Agricultural Systems AGRC Rural Skills ENVM National Park Management ENVM1962D 2 Environmental Management Field Skills LPWM Principles of Wildlife Management ENVM Fire Management PLNT1000D 2 Protection Biology LPWM1000D 2 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management 6

15 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS THREE-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS Bold = Core Courses Plain = Double Major Bachelor of Agribusiness QTAC Code: or Program Code: 2007 Part A Courses Assoc Prof T Dunne ACCT Accounting for Decision Making ACCT Fundamentals of Cost Accounting AGRC Food and Fibre Case Studies I AGRC Food and Fibre in the E-Landscape AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural & ECON Applied Economics Agrifood Systems 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) FINM Investment Project Appraisal I AGRC Food and Fibre Case Studies II MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management FINM Investment Project Appraisal II MKTG Agribusiness Marketing LAWS Business Law STAT Biometrics I 2 Elective (from Part B) MGTS Group Dynamics, Negotiation and Adult Learning AGRC Food and Fibre Case Studies III MKTG Applied Market Research AGRC Agrifood Strategy and Competitiveness MKTG Agribusiness Sales 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Elective (from Part B) 2 Part B Courses AGRC Natural and AgriFood Systems AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries AGRC Applied Cotton Production AGRC Problem Solving in Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC Prediction in Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC Herbivores and Their Environment AGRC Decision Support Systems for Natural AGRC Crop Production Science and Agrifood Systems ANIM Animal Health and Care AGRC Climate and Risk Analysis in Agriculture ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling AGRC Agricultural and Resource Policy ANIM Extensive Animal Production ANIM Animal Production and Product Quality ENVM Introduction to Environmental Management ANIM Intensive Animal Production FOOD Food Packaging ANIM Animal Ethics, Codes of Practice and Legislation FOOD Food Sensory and Physical Assessment ENVM Agricultural and Ecological Economics FOOD Food Safety and Quality Management ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental Management IBUS Export Practices and Procedures 2 ENVM Research, Development and Extension Practice LPWM Wildlife Utilisation and Marketing FOOD Commodity Processing MATH Basic Mathematics 1 HORT Production Horticulture MKTG Introduction to Marketing HORT Amenity Horticulture MKTG Introduction to Consumer Behaviour MATH Basic Mathematics 1 NUTR Nutrition and Food Science MKTG Commodities, Futures and Options NUTR Issues in Nutrition PLNT Plant Production Principles PLNT Crop Health and Management 1 Not available for students who have completed Senior Mathematics B. 2 It is strongly reco market research project in AGRC3000 in semester 6. 7

16 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS Bold = Core Courses Plain = Double Major Bachelor of Applied Science DOUBLE MAJORS QTAC Code for all: or (St Lucia) or or (Gatton) Program Code: 2240 Agricultural Biotechnology Double Major Program Requirements Assoc Prof I Godwin AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC Agricultural Microbiology and Gene Technology BIOL Genetics and Evolution BIOL Molecular and Microbial Biology CHEM General Chemistry 2 Elective (from Part E List for Agricultural Biotechnology) AGRC Agricultural Biochemistry AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems BIOL Plant Biology and Biotechnology AGRC Agricultural Genetics and Biotechnology STAT Biometrics I BIOT Issues in Biotechnology 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective BOTN Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology BIOC DNA and Protein Technology 2 Elective (from Part E List for Agricultural BIOT Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products Biotechnology) 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) BIOT Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture 2 Elective GNET Molecular Plant Improvement Part E course list Agricultural Biotechnology Double Major (at least #4 (2 courses) to be selected from the following): AGRC Agricultural Pests AGRC Animal Production Systems AGRC Rural Resources ANIM Animal Physiology AGRC Crop Production Science BOTN Plant Diseases BOTN Functional Plant Biology HORT Production Horticulture GNET Quantitative Genetics PLNT Crop and Horticultural Science I LAND The Soil Environment PLNT Quantitative Plant Breeding MICR Microbiology STAT Biometrics II PLNT Plant Nutrition Agronomy Double Major 8 Dr D. George AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries AGRC Principles of Agricultural and Food Technology AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems CHEM Chemistry 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) PLNT Plant Production Principles AGRC Plant Production Technology AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems AGRC Ecology of Natural and Agricultural Systems AGRC Water and Nutrient Management LAND The Soil Environment PLNT Crop Health and Management STAT Biometrics I PLNT Plant Physiology AGRC Industrial Placement AGRC Crop Production Science 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) AGRC Pasture Agronomy 2 Elective AGRC Precision Agriculture 2 Elective

17 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS Suggested Electives (from BAppSc course list) AGRC Rural Skills AGRC Rural Skills AGRC Crop Pollination and Apiary Production AGRC Agricultural Microbiology and Gene Technology ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling AGRC Climate and Risk Analysis in Agriculture GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS ANIM Grazing Animal Management LAND Water Solutions in Rural and Peri-Urban Landscapes LAND Issues for Water and Waste LAND Waste Recovery and Utilisation PLNT Northern Educational Excursion MGTS Group Dynamics, Negotiation and Adult Learning PLNT Plant Protection MKTG Agribusiness Marketing PLNT Northern Educational Excursion PLNT Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Environmental Tourism Double Major Dr B Carter AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems ECON Applied Economics AGRC Knowledge Management in Natural & LAWS Business Law Agrifood Systems MKTG Introduction to Marketing MGTS Business Management ENVM Environmental Planning in Natural Settings 1 AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management ENVM Principles and Practices of Interpretation MGTS Group Dynamics, Negotiation and Adult Learning ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental Management STAT Biometrics I 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) FINM Investment Project Appraisal I ENVM Environment, Sustainability and Ecotourism LPWM Cultural Heritage Management (Landscapes) ENVM Natural and Rural Systems Product Development 2 MKTG Applied Market Research 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective 2 Elective Suggested Electives (from BAppSc course list) AGRC Ecology of Natural and Agricultural Systems ENVM Public Sector Management and Conservation Planning AGRC Decision Support Systems for Natural and ENVM Environmental Restoration Agrifood Systems FINM Investment Project Appraisal II ENVM International and National Conservation Policy ENVM Visitors in Sensitive Environments LPWM Marine and Coastal Environmental Protection 1 ENVM2508 will be offered externally each year and internally in odd years only. For full time students undertaking the second year of the program in even years, it is recommended that ENVM2508 be undertaken in the fifth semester and replaced in the third semester with an elective. 2 ENVM3509 will be offered externally each year and internally in even years only. For full time students undertaking the third year of the program in odd years, it is recommended course list. 9

18 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS Bold = Core Courses Plain = Double Major Equine Science Double Major Dr M Hohenhaus AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC Agricultural Microbiology and Gene Technology ANIM Animal Structure and Function ANIM Animal Physiology ANIM Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Handling CHEM Chemistry AGRC Agricultural Biochemistry AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems ANIM Equine Husbandry and Equitation ANIM Animal Health and Epidemiology ANIM Animal Breeding and Genetics ANIM Animal Nutrition STAT Biometrics I 2 Elective AGRC Herbivores and Their Environment ANIM Equine Health and Nutrition ANIM Animal Reproduction ANIM Equine Breeding and Management ANIM Equine Exercise and Rehabilitation 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective Suggested Electives (from BAppSci course list) ANIM Equestrian Coach Education AGRC Food and Fibre in the E-Landscape MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management AGRC Pasture Agronomy MKTG Agribusiness Marketing ANIM Equitation and Training ANIM Animal Biometeorology ANIM Productivity in Animal Enterprise MGTS Business Management Food Chain Management Double Major Gatton Campus Ms N Caffin/Assoc Prof T Dunne 15 days Industry Practice work experience Gatton Campus AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems CHEM Chemistry MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management ECON Applied Economics MKTG Agribusiness Marketing MGTS Business Management FINM Investment Project Appraisal I AGRC Food and Fibre in the E-Landscape FOOD Principles of Food Preservation (St Lucia) AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems IBUS Export Practices and Procedures 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) STAT Biometrics I 2 Elective St Lucia Campus St Lucia Campus FOOD Food Sensory and Physical Assessment FOOD Food Packaging FOOD Food Safety and Quality Management FOOD Food Science MKTG Introduction to Consumer Behaviour FOOD Product Development 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective 10

19 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS Food Science and Nutrition Double Major Ms N Caffin 15 days Industry Practice work experience AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I BIOL Molecular and Microbial Biology AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems BIOL Human Biology CHEM General Chemistry CHEM Chemical Bonding and Organic Chemistry NUTR Nutrition and Food Science 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) FOOD Principles of Food Preservation FOOD Food Chemistry MICR Microbiology FOOD Food Science NUTR Principles of Human Nutrition MICR Food Microbiology I STAT Biometrics I NUTR Nutrition in the Lifespan FOOD Food Safety and Quality Management AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems NUTR Nutrition in Health and Disease 2 Elective (from Food Science Nutrition Double Major list) 2 Elective (from Food Science Nutrition Double Major list) 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective 2 Elective Food Science and Nutrition Double Major (at least #2 (one course) to be selected from the following): FOOD Food Sensory and Physical Assessment AGRC Principles of Agricultural and Food Technology FOOD Chemical Food Analysis FOOD Food Packaging MICR Food Microbiology II FOOD Product Development NUTR Nutrition, Food and Society NUTR Issues in Nutrition Suggested Electives (from BAppSci course list) BIOC Biochemistry: Molecular Components of Cells BIOC Cellular Biochemistry in Health and Disease BIOM Human Physiology BIOM Integrative Physiology HPRM Health Promotion: Perspectives and Practice Horticulture Double Major Mr I Gordon 30 days Industry Practice work experience AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Safety and Quality Assurance in Land Based Industries AGRC Principles of Agricultural and Food Technology AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems CHEM Chemistry 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) PLNT Plant Production Principles AGRC Plant Production Technology AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems LAND The Soil Environment AGRC Water and Nutrient Management STAT Biometrics I PLNT Plant Physiology 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) PLNT Crop Health and Management AGRC Industrial Placement BIOT Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture 2 Elective HORT Production Horticulture 2 Elective HORT Postharvest Technology HORT Amenity Horticulture 11

20 NRAVS COURSE GUIDE 2006 FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS Bold = Core Courses Plain = Double Major Suggested Electives (from BAppSci course list) AGRC Rural Skills AGRC Rural Skills AGRC Crop Pollination and Apiary Production PLNT Northern Educational Excursion AGRC Ecology of Natural and Agricultural Systems GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS LAND Water Solutions in Rural and Peri-Urban LAND Waste Recovery and Utilisation MGTS Introduction to Human Resource Management MGTS Group Dynamics, Negotiation and Adult Learning MKTG Agribusiness Marketing PLNT Northern Educational Excursion Information Agriculture Double Major Program Requirements Dr G Kirchhof AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology I AGRC Agricultural and Environmental Biology II AGRC Natural and Agrifood Systems GEOM Applications of Spatial Information Systems GEOM Introduction to Remote Sensing of Environment 2 Elective (from E List for Information Agriculture Major) GEOM Geographical Information Systems 2 Elective (from E List for Information Agriculture Major) AGRC Decision Support Systems for Natural and AGRC Problem Solving in Natural & Agrifood Systems Agrifood Systems ENVM Regulatory Frameworks in Environmental AGRC Precision Agriculture Management STAT Biometrics I LAND Integrated Catchment Management 2 Elective (from E List for Information 2 Elective (from Part E List for Information Agriculture Major) Agriculture (Major) AGRC Prediction in Natural and Agrifood Systems AGRC Climate and Risk Analysis in Agriculture 2 Elective (from Part E List for Information 2 Elective (from Part E List for Information Agriculture Major) Agriculture Major) 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective (from BAppSc course list) 2 Elective 2 Elective Part E course list for Information Agriculture Double Major (at least #12 (6 courses) to be selected from the following): AGRC Rural Resources AGRC Food and Fibre in the E-Landscape AGRC Crop Production Science ECON Applied Economics AGRC Agricultural and Resource Markets GEOS Climatology and Hydrology GEOS Advanced Climatology HORT Production Horticulture LAND The Soil Environment LAND Australian Soils and Landscapes LAND Land Utilisation PLNT Crop and Horticultural Science I PLNT Crop Health and Management PLNT Plant Protection 12