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UCDUCD SCHOOLSCHOOL OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURETURE ANDA FOODFOOD SCIENCE GRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 ProducedProducedo bbyy the Agricultural Science CareersCareers CommitteeCommittee AgSoc would like to thank all their sponsors: UCD 2014 Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (BSc) UCD GRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 Produced by UCD Agricultural Science Careers Committee 1 UCD 2014 UCD Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Careers Day Schedule Tuesday, 18th February 2014 Debating Chamber, UCD Student Centre 09.00 Chairperson Professor Alex Evans, UCD Dean of Agriculture Launch of UCD Agricultural Science Careers Day Keynote Address: Mr. Jim Miley, Project Director, The Gathering Ms Sheenagh Casey, Chair, UCD Agricultural Science Careers Committee 10.00 Presentation of prizes by ASA President Prizes presented for winners of the 2014 ASA “Mock Interview” series by ASA President, Mr Sean Farrell 10.05 Final year photograph UCD Student Centre Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre 10.10 Discussion session – Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre Companies/potential employers meet final year students in an informal setting, also a chance to submit CV’s. 11.30 Presentation time for companies Venue 1: Blue Room, UCD Student Centre Venue 2: TBC, UCD Student Centre A selection of companies providing 10 minute presentations on their graduate programmes, positions, training and organisations Discussion session in Astra Hall will be ongoing 13.00 Event Close Complimentary lunch for exhibitors and members of the AgSoc Careers Committee in the UCD Student Centre 2 UCD 2014 Contents Acknowledgments .....................................................................................................................4 Foreword from the Chairperson of the Careers Committee ..............................................4 Careers Committee ...................................................................................................................5 Foreword from the Dean of Agriculture ................................................................................5 Animal and Crop Production ..................................................................................................6 Animal Science .........................................................................................................................18 Animal Science - Equine ........................................................................................................26 Food Science .............................................................................................................................27 Human Nutrition ....................................................................................................................28 Food and Agribusiness Management ..................................................................................30 Dairy Business ..........................................................................................................................35 Agri -Environmental Science .................................................................................................39 Horticultur e, Landscape and Sportsturf Management .....................................................41 Forestry .....................................................................................................................................43 3 UCD 2014 Acknowledgements The Agricultural Science Careers Committee would like to thank everybody who generously helped in the preparation for Careers Day 2014. In particular we would like to thank all the staff with the Agricultural Science Programme Office; the Dean of Agriculture Professor Alex Evans; Dr. Mary Forrest; Damien Dempsey; Iris Burke; Annette Patchett; Jacinta Freeney; Irene Rose and Karen Holland. We would like to acknowledge the companies who have given sponsorship and donations to the committee and the companies who attended on the day, without whom Careers Day 2014 would not be possible. Foreword from the Chairperson It is a privilege to welcome my fellow fourth year students and potential employers here today to our annual Careers Day in the UCD Student Centre Complex. Each year this event continues to grow from strength to strength and it proves to be extremely successful for both employers and students. This event provides a great opportunity for employers to meet prospective employees. This event is unique within UCD where students take it upon themselves to organise their own careers event which shows initiative, leadership and organisational skills. The Agri-food sector continues to grow in these challenging times so Careers Day has a significant role to play for the Class of 2014. It provides them with an opportunity to showcase all the skills and talents which they have acquired throughout their four years of study. Careers ay also provides an excellent opportunity for all companies present here today to handpick suitable graduates for their business. I can assure you that the graduates here today are at the forefront of modern technology. The skills developed by these graduates over the past four years with the aid of their lecturers make them the ideal candidates to embark on long and successful careers in the exciting Agri-food sector. The Graduate Handbook provides a brief synopsis of the Class of 2014 and it serves as an invaluable reference to companies who wish to recruit staff. As Careers Chairperson, I on behalf of the Careers Committee would like to thank all who contributed in any way to the success of today. I would especially like to thank Mr. Jim Miley who has taken time out of his busy schedule to be here and speak to us. I would also like to thank Dean of Agriculture Prof. Alex Evans and President of the ASA, Mr Sean Farrell for attending Careers Day. Mr. Damien Dempsey deserves a special thanks without him today would not have been possible. His individual help, advice and guidance throughout the year ensured today was a success. I would also like to thank all the staff of the Agricultural Science Programmes Office. I would like to thank the Careers Committee for their hard work and tremendous effort in preparing for today. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow students every success and happiness in the future. It has been a pleasure and a great experience to hold the position of Agricultural Science Careers Chairperson for 13/14 and I will always remember it. Sheenagh Casey Chairperson Agricultural Science Careers Committee 2013/14 4 UCD 2014 Careers Committee Back row left to right: Front Row left to right: Kate Bugler – Dairy Business Rep Kate Lennon – Human Nutrition Rep John Heslin – Animal and Crop Production Rep Sheenagh Casey – Committee Chairperson Paul Newman – Food and Agri-Business Rep Shauna Conlon – Animal Science Rep Shane Maguire – Food Science Rep Sara Rose – Animal Science Equine Rep Ellen Standish – Agri-Environmental Rep Sarah Noonan – Horticulture Rep Absent from photograph Rebecca O’ Sullivan – Assistant Chairperson Foreword from the Dean of Agriculture It is with great pleasure that I write this introductory note for the Graduate Handbook for final year Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition students on the occasion of their Careers Day that is an annual and well established event in the UCD calendar. This publication and the Careers event are organised by the Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Careers Day Committee and I thank them for their hard work. This booklet presents a short profile and the contact details of each student and will be an invaluable resource in the months ahead. I am also grateful to the companies that attend and to them for giving freely of their time and expertise to make the Careers Day a success. Education programmes in Agriculture, Food Science and related disciplines have a long history in UCD that has the only School of Agriculture and Food Science in Ireland. The education and research that we offer is of fundamental importance to the University and of strategic importance to Ireland. The agriculture and food industries in Ireland continue to grow, resulting in higher value exports that sustain and will grow employment op - portunities. Sustainable agricultural production, caring for the environment, enhancing the production of quality foods, de - veloping markets and increasing health through nutrition all need new knowledge, innovation, creativity and hard work. I am confident that UCD graduates can provide these inputs and that they will play a significant role in shaping the future. My mes - sage to final year students is to grab opportunities with both hands when they preset themselves, to strive to make the biggest impact possible, to continue learning, but also to engage with what you enjoy in life. Professor Alexander Evans Dean of Agricultural Sciences February 2014 5 UCD 2014 Animal & Crop Production Animal and Crop Production This programme provides students with an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the agricultural enterprises relating in particular to crops, animals and agri-business. Of particular focus in this course are the production systems and economics of all the important animal and crop businesses. This programme has responded to the changing nature of agriculture, and the graduates are equipped to work in any of the emerging areas of employment in this sector. The first year course is concerned with the basic sciences, leading in second year to the study of subjects like Agribusiness and Environmental Biology,