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Course and Unit Catalogue 2007

Armidale, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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Graduate Certificate in Rural Science

Official Abbreviation	GradCertRurSc
Course Type	Postgraduate
Commencement	Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode	On and Off Campus
Course Duration	1 Semester Full-time 2 Years Part-time
Fees	CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points	24
Overview	The Graduate Certificate in Rural Science is an intensive course and is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to broaden or develop their professional knowledge and management skills in their chosen area of study. Four prescribed programs of study are available: · Animal Genetics and Breeding · Change Management in Agriculture · Cotton Production · Sustainable Grains Production · Students are also able to design a program of study in other areas such as Animal Production/Animal Products, Meat Science and Technology, Feedlot Management, and Wool Production which equip graduates with specialised skills relevant to the needs of the cattle and sheep industries. Programs are also available in Agronomy and Soil Science. The Graduate Certificate is awarded at the level of Pass, Pass with Credit, Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction depending on the level of academic achievement.
Entry Requirements	Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree, preferably in an agricultural or science-related area
Course Rules	Information for Continuing Graduate Certificate in Rural Science Students for 2008 Course Requirements (pre 2008) Candidates must complete units to the value of 24 cp of which at least 18 cp must be at 500-level. The remaining unit must be at 200 level or above. Alternatively, candidates may complete one of the Coursework Programs listed below: Coursework Programs Animal Genetics and Breeding GENE 351, 500, 520, 522; BINF 550 Cotton Production COTT 500, 501, 502, 503 Sustainable Grains Production GRNS 500, 501, 502, 503 Change Management in Agriculture AGEX 501; AQUA 300 (no longer offered); AGRO 501; HORT 420, 510; RSNR 502 (previously EM 454 and ENVE 521). Biosecurity AGRO 514; ANSC 514; NR 411/511; GEPL 325/425.
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