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Course and Unit Catalogue 2007

Armidale, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Diploma in Agriculture

Official Abbreviation	DipAgr
Course Type	Undergraduate
Commencement	Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode	On and Off Campus
Course Duration	1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time
2006 UAI	Information available from 2008
2006 OP	Information available from 2008
Fees	Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points	48
Overview	This course has the general aim of providing a formal academic qualification for people who wish to obtain training at the tertiary level in some area of agriculture, without the need to commit themselves to a full degree program. It is an ideal program for those who need to undertake a refresher course in a particular discipline, or who wish to broaden their knowledge, or who perhaps simply wish to satisfy their curiosity.
Entry Requirements	Applicants should have completed the Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.
Course Rules	Information for Continuing Diploma in Agriculture Students for 2008 Course Requirements (pre 2008) To satisfy Diploma requirements candidates must complete units to the value of at least 48 cp in one of the course work programs listed below. With approval of the Course Coordinator for Rural Science and Agriculture, other units offered by the University may be substituted for one or more of the approved units listed below. Units Offered for the Diploma AGEX 310; AGRO 100, 422; ANPR 211 (previously ANSC 200), 321 (previously ANSC 300), ANPR 417, 440; ANUT 300; AQUA 200; COTT 300, 301, 302, 303; ECON 223; EM 234, 311; GENE 251; GRNS 300, 301, 302, 303; HORT 420; MEAT 418; MM 110, 200; PLTY 300, 301; RSNR 110, 120; WOOL 412, 422, WOOL 472 (no longer offered), WOOL 482 (no longer offered); and with the approval of the Course Coordinator, other units offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of these units. Course Work Programs Animal Health and Welfare Applied Animal Nutrition Cotton Production Feedlot Management Meat Science and Technology Poultry Production Sustainable Grains Production Wool Production General Agriculture To view complete Course Structure click here.
Other Benefits	On completion of the Diploma students may enrol for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count units already completed towards the Diploma.
Further Information	Contact the Student Centre on 1800 818 865, or (02) 6773 4444 or email studentcentre@une.edu.au.