ISHS Acta Horticulturae 350: I International Symposium on Education and Training in Horticulture
HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND GATTON COLLEGE |
| Author: | A.H. Wearing |
| Abstract:
The development of Gatton College, since its inceptions in 1897, can be divided into four distinct phases: a College for Agricultural Education (1897–1923); an Agricultural High School and College (1923–1967); a College of Advanced Education (1967–1989) and finally, a College of the University of Queensland (1990-). In the earlier phases of development aspects of horticulture (e.g. fruit and vegetable production) were taught as part of agriculture. Diplomas in Horticulture were introduced in 1931. An important development was the accreditation of a four year degree courses [Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticultural Technology)] with emphasis on technology (i.e. the application of science) in 1967. Subsequently there have been several reviews of this degree. A significant change occurred with the inclusion of a "sandwich" semester and several subjects adopting a "systems" approach in 1986. Option for specialisation in Horticultural Production, Plant Protection and Urban Parks Management was retained in the final year. In a most recent development the systems approach has been modified, the scientific base of the earlier semesters strengthened, and fourth year specialisations and contact hours reduced. The Faculty of Applied Science is preparing to introduce a Masters degree (by research) programme in 1993. The College will then provide horticultural education at all available levels (i.e. Certificate, Associate Diploma, Degree, Graduate Certificate, Post-Graduate Diploma, Masters and PhD). A number of these changes closely parallel policy developments in tertiary education at the national level. | |
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