Bachelor of Animal Science
Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours)
BAnimalSc
BAnimalSc(Hons)
Pass degree with Integrated Honours
The aim of this course is to produce graduates who are capable of working successfully in an enviroment that requires basic scientific and technical knowledge in relation to animal science, and the ability to source, evaluate, interpret and communicate new knowledge in this field as it emerges.
The primary aim of the honours course is to train students to conduct scientific research in the broad field of animal science
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
On campus
Normal course duration
Full-time: 4 years (8 sessions)
Admission criteria
Admission to the course is as follows:
Rank 1
Applicants with one or more of the following:
- NSW TER/UAI of 80 or greater (or equivalent), with passes in 2U mathematics AND either 2U chemistry or 2U biology;
- Successful completion of at least four University subjects AND a minimum of 75% success rate in the subjects attempted;
- Applicants eligible for rank 2 who are granted special consideration by the Admissions Sub committee of Academic Senate on the grounds of educational disadvantage.
Rank 2
Applicants with one or more of the following:
- NSW TER/UAI of 70 to 79.5 or greater (or equivalent), with a pass in one or more of the following subjects - mathematics, maths in society, physics, chemistry, science, economics, or biology;
- A completed advanced certificate (Level IV), associate diploma, associate degree, diploma or equivalent in a course provided by TAFE or another accredited vocational education provider, with expected credit of at least four subjects;
- Successful completion of at least two University subjects, either as an associate student of CSU or subjects offered by another university;
- Applicants eligible for rank 3 who are granted special consideration by the Admissions Sub-committee of the Academic Senate on the grounds of educational disadvantage.
Rank 3
Applicants with one or more of the following:
- NSW HSC TER/UAI equal to or greater than the minimum, as approved by Academic Senate, or equivalent;
- Completion of the equivalent of one year of study at Certificate III level or higher in a course provided by TAFE or other accredited vocational education provider;
- A minimum of three years relevant work experience AND documentary evidence of motivation to undertake university study in animal science. Such evidence must include a statement by the applicant addressing the issue of work experience, the reason(s) for their interest in the course and what they have done (or will do) to prepare for the course. A statement of support (recommendation) from an employer or a professional person is desirable;
- Aboriginal applicants who have completed the ADEPT program;
- Applicants recommended by the Admissions Sub-committee of the Academic Senate (significant disadvantage);
- Applicants excluded from a course at CSU or another university who have demonstrated that they have taken satisfactory measures to address the factors that contributed to their exclusion.
Transfer to the honours stream
Transfer to honours stream can be made only after the satisfactory completion of 3 years, for students with credit average and above, and is subject to the availability of a suitable research project and supervisor.
Graduation requirements*
Bachelor of Animal Science
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points. Students must complete 60 days of extramural experience over the duration of the course.
Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points, inluding the honours research project. Students must complete 60 days of extramural experience over the duration of the course.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Course structure
The course consists of either a coursework pass stream, research pass stream or an an honours stream:
COURSEWORK PASS:
22 x 8 point core subjects (176 points) and 10 x 8 point restricted elective subjects (80 points)
RESEARCH PASS:
22 x 8 point core subjects (176 points), and EITHER
4 x 8 point restricted electives, 48 point research project (ASC416 + ASC432
6 x 8 point restricted electives, 32 point research project (either ASC416 in both Session 1 and Session 2; or ASC432 in one session)
7 x 8 point restricted electives, 24 point research project (ASC416 + SCI401 or SCI402
8 x 8 point restricted electives, 16 point research project (ASC416 or SCI401 + SCI402
HONOURS stream:
22 x 8 point core subjects (176 points), 4 x 8 point restricted electives, and 48 point honours research project/dissertation (HRS416 + HRS432 .
Core Subjects common to Pass and Honours streams (21 subjects; 168 points)
ASC110 Introduction to Animal Science
ASC111 Animal Anatomy
ASC171 Animal Physiology
ASC221 Animal Genetics
ASC222 Animal Biotechnology
ASC223 Animal Growth and Development
ASC225 Animal Behaviour and Welfare 2
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
ASC305 Parasitology
ASC306 Animal Therapeutics
ASC350 Animal Health
BCM210 Foundations & Techniques of Biochemistry
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
BIO216 Conservation Biology
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
STA201 Scientific Statistics
STA308 Experimental Design & Analysis
VSC112 Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Additional core subject for Pass stream (1 subject; 8 points)
VSC332 Animal Nutrition 2
Additional core subject for Honours stream (1 subject; 8 points)
STA404 Statistical Reasoning
Restricted elective subjects (Pass stream - 9 subjects; 72 points. Honours stream - 4 subjects; 32 points)
Other restricted electives not listed below may be taken following approval of the course co-ordinator and the subject co-ordinator (specifically applies to subjects within the School of Biomedical Sciences and subjects provided externally through the University of New England).
Animal Production subjects
AGB233 Agribusiness Mgt 1
AGB450 Agribusiness Mgt 2
AGB410 Agribusiness Marketing
AGR220 Extension
AGR402 Readings in Science & Agriculture
AHT401 Agricultural Systems
ASC370 Ruminant Production
ASC474 Intensive Animal Production
ASC475 Meat & Fibre Science
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC360 Pastures & Rangelands
VSC332 Animal Nutrition 2
Equine subjects
ASC201 Equine Reproduction
ASC202 Equine Locomotion
ASC209 Animal Breeding Technologies
ASC309 Horse Rehabilitation
ASC321 Equine Exercise Physiology
ASC412 Equine Nutrition
Wildlife/ Captive Vertebrate subjects
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
BIO203 Animal Systematics
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology & Mgt (16 points)
BIO437 Captive Avian Mgt
BIO443 Captive Animal Management
BIO446 Captive Reptilian Mgt
BIO447 Captive Animal Health
REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
REC305 Advanced Principles of Ecotourism
SPA115 Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Additional Restricted Elective subjects
AGR501 Special Topics 1
AGR502 Special Topics 2
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
BMS301 Medical Science Special Topic
VSC465 Clinical Rotation 7 (Livestock Industry)
Enrolment pattern
Pass and Honours Streams
Session 1 (30)
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
ASC221 Animal Genetics
ASC110 Introduction to Animal Science
Session 2 (60)
ASC111 Animal Anatomy
ASC171 Animal Physiology
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
VSC112 Animal Behaviour and Welfare 1
Session 3 (30)
ASC222 Animal Biotechnology
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
BCM210 Foundations & Techniques of Biochemistry
STA201 Scientific Statistics
Session 4 (60)
ASC223 Animal Growth and Development
ASC225 Animal Behaviour & Welfare 2
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Session 5 (30)
ASC350 Animal Health
STA308 Experimental Design & Analysis
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Session 6 (60)
ASC305 Parasitology
ASC306 Animal Therapeutics
BIO216 Conservation Biology
[Restricted Elective]
Pass stream only - COURSEWORK
Session 7 (30)
VSC332 Animal Nutrition 2
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Session 8 (60)
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Pass stream only - 16 point Research Project
Session 7 (30)
ASC416 Research Project / Special Topic 1 (16)
VSC332 Advanced Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry
[Restricted Elective]
Session 8 (60)
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Pass stream only - 24 point Research Project
Session 7 (30)
ASC416 Research Project / Special Topic 1 (16)
VSC332 Advanced Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry
[Restricted Elective]
Session 8 (60)
SCI401 or SCI402 Research project
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Pass stream only - 32 point Research Project
Session 7 (30)
ASC416 Research Project / Special Topic 1 (16)
VSC332 Advanced Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry
[Restricted Elective]
Session 8 (60)
ASC416 Research Project / Special Topic 1 (16)
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Pass stream only - 48 point Research Project
Session 7 (30)
ASC416 Research Project / Special Topic 1 (16)
VSC332 Advanced Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry
[Restricted Elective] ive
Session 8 (60)
ASC432 Research Project / Special Topic 2 (32)
Honours stream only
Session 7 (30)
STA404 Statistical Reasoning
HRS416 Honours Research Project/Dissertation (16 points)
[Restricted Elective]
Session 8 (60)
HRS432 Honours Research Project/Dissertation (32 points)
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au