Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) Integrated Honours

includes:

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Awards

Bachelor of Agricultural Science BAgricSc

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) BAgricSc(Hons)

Availability

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (4410AS)

On Campus - Wagga Wagga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

Full-time 4 years (8.0 sessions)

Integrated honours stream in four-year degree course [where overall duration is 4.0] Actual duration (FTE) of honours stream 2.0

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Full-time 4 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

All students originally enrol in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Pass Stream). Suitable students transfer into the Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at the end of the third year.

Students are normally required to hold a minimum GPA of 5.0 in their final two years of full-time equivalent study for admission into the course Honours stream. Students should note that meeting the minimum GPA of 5.0 does not guarantee an Honours place; where there are limited places available due to supervision capacity, project resourcing, or unusually high numbers of applicants, offers can be subject to a competitive ranking process.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

The following subjects will be credited to students who hold a Diploma of Agriculture from GO TAFE:
PSC360
ASC273
PSC371
ASC261

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

The following subjects will be credited to students who hold a Diploma of Agriculture from GO TAFE:
PSC360
ASC273
PSC371
ASC261

Graduation Requirement

Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Course Structure

Core Subjects
AGB110 Agricultural Economics
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
PSC104 Soil Science

Additional Compulsory Subjects
AGR220 Extension
AGR203 Production Analysis and Optimisation
AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology
AGS301 Weed and Pesticide Sciences
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
PSC102 Botany
PSC201 Invertebrate Pest Management
PSC202 Crop and Pasture Science
PSC271 Crop Agronomy
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
PSC371 Plant Pathology
PSC415 Soil Management
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
ASC350 Animal Health
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology

4th Year Pass Stream Compulsory Subjects
AGS401 Integrated Agriculture (16 points)
AGS400 Agricultural Industry Practicum (32 points)

4th Year Honours Stream Compulsory Subjects
One of:
HRS410 Honours Research Methods
STA401 Postgraduate Scientific Statistics
STA404 Statistical Reasoning
Alternative 8-point research methods as agreed by the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator, and with the approval of the Associate Dean (Research).
And
HRS424 Science Honours Project/Dissertation
Or
1-2 elective subjects, and an appropriately weighted Honours Project/Dissertation subject in consultation with the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator.
Session 8
HRS432 Science Honours Project/Dissertation
Or
1-2 elective subjects, and an appropriately weighted Honours Project/Dissertation subject in consultation with the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator.

Restricted Electives
Restricted electives can be chosen from any level 2 or above subjects with codes AGB, AGR, AGS, ASC, PSC, IRR or HRT as well as SCI301 International Experience. Other codes may be allowed if appropriate rationale is provided and accepted by the Courses Director.


Enrolment Pattern

Pass stream
Full-time

Session 1
AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture
AGB110 Agricultural Economics
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
PSC102 Botany

Session 2
AGS107 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling
PSC104 Soil Science
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology

Summer Session
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities*

Session 3
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
AGR203 Production Analysis and Optimisation
AGS203 Agricultural Biotechnology
PSC202 Crop and Pasture Science

Session 4
AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture
AGS301 Weed and Pesticide Sciences
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
ASC273 Animal Nutrition

Session 5
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
ASC350 Animal Health
PSC415 Soil Management
ASC261 Animal Reproduction

Session 6
AGR220 Extension
PSC201 Invertebrate Pest Management
PSC271 Crop Agronomy
PSC371 Plant Pathology

Session 7
AGS400 Agricultural Industry Practicum (commenced) (32 points)
AGS401 Integrated Agriculture (commenced)(16 points)
[ ] Restricted Elective

Session 8
AGS400 Agricultural Industry Practicum (completed) (32 points)
AGS401 Integrated Agriculture (completed)(16points)

*Students should undertake IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities PRIOR to undertaking AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture.


Honours Stream - 4th Year
Session 7
One of:
HRS410 Honours Research Methods
STA401 Postgraduate Scientific Statistics
STA404 Statistical Reasoning
Alternative 8-point research methods as agreed by the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator, and with the approval of the Associate Dean (Research).
And
HRS424 Science Honours Project/Dissertation
Or
1-2 elective subjects, and an appropriately weighted Honours Project/Dissertation subject in consultation with the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator.
Session 8
HRS432 Science Honours Project/Dissertation
Or
1-2 elective subjects, and an appropriately weighted Honours Project/Dissertation subject in consultation with the supervisor and School Honours Co-ordinator.

Note: The final class of Honours grade will be based on assessment in the Project/Dissertation subject/s only. The research methods and any elective coursework subjects will not contribute to the honours class.

Workplace Learning

AGS400 Agricultural Industry Practicum - Subject offered from 2011

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.

AGR220 Extension - Subject offered from 2007
AGS301 Weed and Pesticide Sciences - Subject offered from 2013
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Subject offered from 2014
ASC261 Animal Reproduction - Subject offered from 2015
ASC350 Animal Health - Subject offered from 2015
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals - Subject offered from 2007
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology - Subject offered from 2009
PSC102 Botany - Subject offered from 2017
PSC104 Soil Science - Subject offered from 2015
PSC201 Invertebrate Pest Management - Subject offered from 2010
PSC202 Crop And Pasture Science - Subject offered from 2012
PSC271 Crop Agronomy - Subject offered from 2013
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands - Subject offered from 2007
PSC371 Plant Pathology - Subject offered from 2017
PSC415 Soil Management - Subject offered from 2015

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School

Professional Accreditation

Students are eligible for the Ag Institute Undergraduate Student membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Graduated students are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology as 1st year Graduate Member, then 2nd Year Graduate Member and subsequently as a Full Member

Additionally, students can become members of:

    The Australian Society of Agriculture
    The Australian Weed Society
    The Australian Soil Society

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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