Section 12 - Faculty of Science & Agriculture

Doctor of Philosophy
PhD

This research degree aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for conduct of individual research at a level which will make a distinct contribution to knowledge.

Enrolment through

Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Study mode

On campus
Distance education

Subject to regulation and approval, candidates may conduct their research at other places where adequate facilities and associate supervisors are available. The direction of the work remains under the control of the University supervisor.

Normal course duration

3 years (minimum)

Admission criteria

To qualify for candidature applicants must hold:

• a relevant honours degree (minimum Level 2 Division1);
  or
• a relevant master degree.

Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

Credit

Holders of a relevant Master degree may complete the degree in a minimum of two years.

Graduation requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete the period of study and research and prepare a thesis which is assessed by examiners external to the University.

Course structure

Students will enrol in one of the following discipline based research subjects for the period of their candidature:

• AGR701 Doctoral Research (Agriculture) part-time
• AGR702 Doctoral Research (Agriculture) full-time
• AGR703 Doctoral Research (Agriculture) extension*
• ISY701 Doctoral Research (Information Systems) part-time
• ISY702 Doctoral Research (Information Systems) full-time
• ISY703 Doctoral Research (Information Systems) extension*
• PRH701 Doctoral Research (Environmental Science) part-time
• PRH702 Doctoral Research (Environmental Science) full-time
• PRH703 Doctoral Research (Environmental Science) extension*
• SCI701 Doctoral Research (Science) part-time
• SCI702 Doctoral Research (Science) full-time
• SCI703 Doctoral Research (Science) extension*

* Enrolment in these subjects is only possible after completion of five years (full-time) or ten years (part-time) in codes 701 and/or 702.

Additional subjects may be added following approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

Inquiries

Only a limited number of places are available. Within the Faculty, research degrees can only be undertaken in specific topic areas where resources are available. Intending applicants should discuss their proposal with the University.

General inquiries

Sub-Dean for Higher Degrees

Associate Professor Scott Black
Telephone: (02) 6933 2386
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2812

Specific inquiries should be directed to the Head of the School and School Postgraduate Coordinator before applying on the prescribed form which must be lodged with the University Admissions Office.

School of Agriculture

Course Coordinator

Associate Professor Scott Black
Telephone: (02) 6933 2386
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2812

Research areas:

• crop and pasture production (agronomy, weed science, fertilisers, farming systems);
• animal production;
• plant protection;
• soil management/science (soil and land degradation, biology, chemistry);
• equine studies;
• biotechnology (molecular biology).

School of Information Studies

Course Coordinator

Professor Ross Harvey
Telephone: (02) 6933 2369
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2733
Email: rossharvey@csu.edu.au

Research areas:

• information technology;
• information management;
• library science;
• teacher librarianship.

School of Information Technology

Course Coordinator

Dr Wayne Moore
Telephone: (02) 6338 4749
Facsimile: (02) 6338 4649

Research areas:

• parallel processing;
• industrial control systems;
• neural networks;
• evolutionary computing;
• multimedia.

School of Environmental & Information Sciences

Course Coordinator

Dr Nick Klomp
Telephone: (02) 6051 9905
Facsimile: (02) 6051 9897

Research areas:

• cultural heritage studies;
• ecosystem conservation and management;
• conservation policy, planning and development;
• recreation and tourism;
• internet publishing and multimedia;
• complex systems;
• environmental informatics;
• evolutionary computation;
• simulation modelling.

School of Science & Technology

Course Coordinator

Professor Alistar Robertson
Telephone: (02) 6933 2927
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2737

Research areas:

• chemistry (food technology, environmental chemistry);
• freshwater ecology;
• food science (cereals and juices).

School of Wine & Food Sciences

Course Coordinator

Dr Chris Steel
Telephone: (02) 6933 2721
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2187

Research areas:

• wine science (microbiology, flavours);
• viticulture;
• food processing (technology of dairy products).

Environmental Studies Unit

Course Coordinator

Dr Al Gibbs
Telephone: (02) 6338 4382
Facsimile: (02) 6338 4078

Research areas:

• environmental modelling;
• environmental processes and systems;
• environmental chemistry.