Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours) Integrated Honours

includes:

Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Animal Science

Awards

Bachelor of Animal Science BAnimalSc

Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours) BAnimalSc(Hons)

Availability

Bachelor of Animal Science (5407AS)

On Campus - Wagga Wagga

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

Normal Course Duration

Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours)

Full-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Animal Science

Full-time 4.0 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 Animal Science (Honours)

In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of Year 4, students will have to obtain a credit in half of their Year 2 and Year 3 subjects, with no fails and completion in minimum time. The minimum GPA requirement is 4.50. Transfer is also subject to the availability of a suitable research project, funding and supervisor.

Bachelor of Animal Science

A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
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
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 their 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 highly desirable.
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 Animal Science (Honours)
No special arrangements apply
Bachelor of Animal Science
No special arrangements apply

Graduation Requirement

Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Bachelor of Animal Science

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.

Course Structure

All streams are of the same duration.

For the PASS stream:
21 x 8 point core subjects (168 points) and 11 x 8 point restricted elective subjects (88 points)

For the HONOURS stream:
22 x 8 point core subjects (176 points), 3 x 8 point restricted electives (24 points), and 56 point Honours research project/dissertation (HRS424 + HRS432).

Core Subjects common to Pass and Honours streams (21 subjects; 168 points)

  • ASC110 Introduction to Animal Science
  • ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
  • ASC221 Animal Genetics
  • ASC222 Animal Biotechnology
  • ASC223 Animal Growth and Development
  • ASC225 Assessment of Animal Welfare
  • ASC261 Animal Reproduction
  • ASC273 Animal Nutrition
  • ASC305 Parasitology
  • ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
  • ASC307 Critical Reviews in Animal Science
  • ASC350 Animal Health
  • BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
  • BIO100 Concepts of Biology
  • BIO216 Conservation Biology
  • CHM102 Chemistry for Dental and Veterinary Sciences
  • IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
  • MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
  • STA201 Scientific Statistics
  • STA308 Experimental Design and Analysis
  • VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics

Additional core subjects for Honours stream

  • STA404 Statistical Data Analysis
  • HRS424 Science Honours Research Project/Dissertation
  • HRS432 Science Honours Research Project/Dissertation

Restricted elective subjects (Pass stream - 11 subjects; 88 points. Honours stream - 3 subjects; 24 points)

Other restricted electives not listed below (specifically applies to wool industry related subjects provided externally through the University of New England) may be taken following approval of the Course Director and the (external) Subject Co-ordinator.

The restricted electives are listed according to recommended streams; however, students may elect to enrol in any of the following restricted electives (taking note of any prerequisite subejct requirements).

Animal Production and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGB110 Agricultural Economics
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR220 Extension
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC370 Ruminant Production and Welfare
ASC407 Research Skills Development
ASC474 Intensive Animal Production and Welfare
ASC475 Meat and Fibre Science
ASC525 Domestic Animal Behaviour
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods
HRM210 Human Resource Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition

Equine Science and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR220 Extension
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC148 Introduction to Equitation Science
ASC201 Equine Breeding Management
ASC202 Equine Locomotion
ASC209 Horse Breeding Technologies
ASC321 The Athletic Horse
ASC407 Research Skills Development
ASC412 Equine Nutrition
ASC413 Equine Disease Prevention
ASC407 Research Skills Development
ASC525 Domestic Animal Behaviour
HRM210 Human Resource Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage

Wildlife Conservation and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGR220 Extension
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC407 Research Skills Development
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
BIO203 Animal Diversity
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management (16 points)
BIO328 Restoration Ecology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
BIO446 Captive Reptilian Management
BIO489 Zoo Curatorship (16 points)
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
SPA120 Introduction to Spatial Analysis and Modelling

Biomedical Sciences
ASC407 Research Skills Development
BMS207 Clinical Biochemistry
BMS216 Introductory Haematology
BMS229 Histopathology
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
BMS306 Advanced Haematology
BMS324 Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods

Enrolment Pattern

By full-time study
Pass and Honours Streams

Year 1, Session 1
ASC110 Introduction to Animal Science
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
CHM102 Chemistry for Dental and Veterinary Sciences
VSC112 Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics

Year 1, Session 2
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC221 Animal Genetics
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
STA201 Scientific Statistics

Year 2, Session 1
ASC222 Animal Biotechnology
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

Year 2, Session 2
ASC223 Animal Growth and Development
ASC225 Assessment of Animal Welfare
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
BIO216 Conservation Biology

Year 3, Session 1
ASC350 Animal Health
STA308 Experimental Design and Analysis
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Year 3, Session 2
ASC305 Parasitology
ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology
ASC307 Critical Reviews in Animal Science
[ ] Restricted Elective

Pass stream
Year 4, Session 1
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Year 4, Session 2
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective
[ ] Restricted Elective

Honours stream
Year 4, Session 1
HRS424 Science Honours Research Project/Dissertation (24 points)
STA404 Statistical Data Analysis or alternative statistics subject (8 cp) as approved by Honours Coordinator

Year 4, Session 2
HRS432 Science Honours Research Project/Dissertation (32 points)

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES

The restricted electives are listed according to recommended streams; however, students may elect to enrol in any of the following restricted electives (taking note of any prerequisite subject requirements).

Animal Production and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGB110 Agricultural Economics
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR220 Extension
AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC370 Ruminant Production and Welfare
ASC407 Research Skills Development
ASC474 Intensive Animal Production and Welfare
ASC475 Meat and Fibre Science
ASC525 Domestic Animal Behaviour
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods
HRM210 Human Resource Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands
VSC332 Applied Animal Nutrition

Equine Science and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGB310 Agricultural Marketing
AGB450 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGR220 Extension
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC148 Introduction to Equitation Science
ASC201 Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management
ASC202 Equine Locomotion
ASC209 Horse Breeding Technologies
ASC321 The Athletic Horse
ASC407 Research Skills Development
ASC412 Equine Nutrition
ASC413 Equine Disease Prevention
ASC525 Domestic Animal Behaviour
HRM210 Human Resource Management
LAW110 Business Law
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage

Wildlife Conservation and Management
ACC240 Financial Management of Small Business
AGR220 Extension
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology
ASC407 Research Skills Development
BIO112 Principles of Ecology
BIO203 Animal Diversity
BIO263 Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
BIO312 Landscape Ecology
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management (16 points)
BIO328 Restoration Ecology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
BIO446 Captive Reptilian Management
BIO489 Zoo Curatorship (16 points)
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods
ENM422 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MGT220 eCommerce
PKM266 Culture and Heritage
REC200 Principles of Ecotourism
SPA120 Introduction to Spatial Analysis and Modelling

Biomedical Sciences
ASC407 Research Skills Development
BMS207 Clinical Biochemistry
BMS216 Introductory Haematology
BMS229 Histopathology
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
BMS306 Advanced Haematology
BMS324 Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion
BMS342 Medicinal and Indigenous Foods

Workplace Learning

ASC307 Critical Reviews in Animal Science - Subject offered from 2016

Residential School

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

AGR220 Extension - Subject offered from 2007
ASC111 Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Subject offered from 2014
ASC148 Introduction to Equitation Science - Subject offered from 2018
ASC171 Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Subject offered from 2014
ASC201 Equine Breeding Management - Subject offered from 2018
ASC202 Equine Locomotion - Subject offered from 2018
ASC209 Horse Breeding Technologies - Subject offered from 2018
ASC261 Animal Reproduction - Subject offered from 2015
ASC305 Parasitology - Subject offered from 2011
ASC306 Applied Animal Pharmacology - Subject offered from 2017
ASC321 The Equine Athlete - Subject offered from 2018
ASC350 Animal Health - Subject offered from 2015
ASC370 Ruminant Production and Welfare - Subject offered from 2014
ASC412 Equine Nutrition - Subject offered from 2017
ASC413 Equine Health - Subject offered from 2015
BCM210 Foundations and Techniques in Biochemistry - Subject offered from 2015
BIO100 Concepts of Biology - Subject offered from 2013
BIO203 Animal Diversity - Subject offered from 2014
BIO323 River and Floodplain Ecology - Subject offered from 2014
BIO327 Wildlife Ecology and Management - Subject offered from 2014
BIO433 Ornithological Methods - Subject offered from 2016
BIO489 Zoo Curatorship - Subject offered from 2015
BMS207 Clinical Biochemistry 1 - Subject offered from 2018
BMS216 Introductory Haematology - Subject offered from 2015
BMS229 Histopathology 1 - Subject offered from 2016
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry - Subject offered from 2015
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology - Subject offered from 2015
BMS306 Advanced Haematology - Subject offered from 2014
BMS324 Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion - Subject offered from 2014
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology - Subject offered from 2009
PKM266 Culture and Heritage - Subject offered from 2014
PSC104 Soil Science - Subject offered from 2015
PSC360 Pastures and Rangelands - Subject offered from 2007

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

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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