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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
6200-6209. Special Topics in Aquaculture (Prerequisite: Permission of
Chair of Program)
NOTE: Consult the Program for a list of titles and information regarding
availability.
Please direct inquiries to rbarron@mun.ca.
Last modified on April 30, 2004 by R.
Bruce
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