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Applications in Animal Health B (VETS90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
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- Dates and times
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Semester 2
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Overview
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VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health A and VETS90062 Applications in Animal Health B provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of animal health in individual animals and in populations of animals. Each of the six determinants of health (genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents) is explored with reference to authentic case studies. Appreciation of the multifactorial nature of health determination is then developed as students apply their understanding to cases that require integration of multiple principles in the analysis of animal health issues. Through industry-based placements as well as case-based syndicate work, students apply their understanding of animal health principles to the examination and analysis of animal production industries of importance both within Australia and internationally.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health A and VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health B, students should be able to:
- Describe the role of genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents in determining the health of individual animals or populations of animals
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate animal production systems with reference to the complex interplay of multiple determinants of health
- Apply an understanding of the principal determinants of animal health in reflective and critical analysis of personal industry based experiences
- Describe the interdependence of animal health and productivity in animal production industries
Generic skills
- Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Be able to seek solutions to problems through the application of knowledge, the ability to initiate and integrate new ideas, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
- Demonstrate empathy and concern for animals and people
- Be aware of the global society and be equipped to contribute to it
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All students who have completed VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1A or VETS90062 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90059 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
Assessment for VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health B comprises:
- One online formative quiz (30 minutes) in Week 3 of Semester 2 – This quiz provides formative feedback only and does not contribute to the total subject mark. However, students must pass the formative quiz as a hurdle requirement of the subject (see Hurdle Requirements below)
- Five intra-semester quizzes (each up to 50 minutes) due in Weeks 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 of Semester 2, equally weighted (29% of total subject assessment)
- Two 2-hour written examinations scheduled in the Semester 2 examination period, each worth 32% (64%)
- Students must produce a 1000-word research report on one property that they visit, demonstrating their understanding and research as to how the enterprise operates and integrating concepts taught in the subject, due in week 10 of Semester 2 (7%).
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
It is a hurdle requirement that students pass the online formative quiz.
Students must complete two weeks of approved industry-based placements in Category A (extensive production industries), Category B (intensive production industries) or Category C (educational farms, welfare/small animal shelters and zoos) by the end of VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health Part B. Approved placements may be local, regional, interstate or international.
Students must complete a brief (one page) written summary of each extramural placement they visit.
To be eligible to pass the subject, a student must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in each of the two written examinations scheduled in the Semester 2 examination period.
Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes, workshops and case studies in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 244 hours Total time commitment 280 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Course Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians
Last updated: 3 November 2022