REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
AQUACULTURE
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
J. A. Brown, Chair
Ocean Sciences Centre
C. Couturier
Fisheries and Marine Institute
P. Dabinett
Department of Biology
C. Parrish
Ocean Sciences Centre
J. Parsons
Fisheries and Marine Institute
J. Patel
Fisheries and Marine Institute
F. Shahidi
Department of Biochemistry
The program of study leading to the Master of Science in Aquaculture is
designed to instruct students in research using scientific principles derived
from a wide range of disciplines including Biology, Biochemistry and Food
Science. Research problems may involve field and laboratory studies on various
marine and freshwater flora and fauna. The Aquaculture group consists of
faculty members from the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University
of Newfoundland, the Ocean Sciences Centre (OSC), and the Departments of
Biology and Biochemistry of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The Aquaculture Administrative Committee is responsible for the program.
This Committee is composed of five appointed members, two from the OSC, two
from the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland,
and one member from an appropriate academic unit at Memorial. In addition,
the Heads of the Departments of Biochemistry and Biology, the Director of
the OSC and the Head of the School of Fisheries of the Fisheries and Marine
Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland are ex-officio members. The
Committee is appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation
of the appropriate Heads and Directors. The Committee makes recommendations
to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies concerning the academic requirements
of the program: admission, course programs of individual students, financial
support, composition of supervisory committees, and theses examiners. The
Chair of the Committee will also ensure that a supervisory report form for
each student in the program is submitted annually to the Dean.
A. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Aquaculture,
an applicant shall normally hold one of the following: at least a second
class Honours degree, or an equivalent both in achievement and depth of study,
from an institution recognized by the Senate, or successful completion of
the Graduate Diploma in Aquaculture offered by the Fisheries and Marine Institute
of Memorial University of Newfoundland, with academic standing deemed appropriate
by the Committee.
B. PROGRAM OF STUDY
1. The Master of Science degree requires the successful completion of a
program of courses and of a thesis embodying original research.
2. All candidates will be required to take 6 credit hours in graduate courses
which will normally be Aquaculture 6000 - Shellfish Culture and Enhancement,
and Aquaculture 6100 - Finfish Aquaculture.
3. Candidates who do not hold the Graduate Diploma in Aquaculture will be
required to complete successfully a selection of its component courses.
4. Further courses may be required depending on the background of the individual
student.
5. Once in the program, M.Sc. students must achieve a minimum grade of 65%
in all required courses.
6. Before the thesis is submitted, the student shall present an open seminar
on the topic of investigation to the appropriate academic units, as recommended
by the Administrative Committee. Any serious deficiencies in the thesis noticed
at this stage should be carefully considered, in consultation with the supervisor,
for rectification.
7. The student will be required to comply with all other regulations governing
the graduate degree of Master of Science.
COURSES
6000. Shellfish Culture and Enhancement
6100. Finfish Aquaculture
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