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Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics (DASC30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to give students of animal science a fundamental understanding of both applied reproductive biology and genetics. This will enable students to develop the skills necessary for management of reproductive performance and to implement genetic improvement of domestic animals. The content includes comparative structure and function of reproductive organs; endocrinology and neuro-endocrinology of reproductive cycles; environmental and genetic influences on reproduction, interventions to manipulate reproduction; reproductive biotechnologies including cloning; breeding values and selection indices; inbreeding and crossbreeding; applied animal genomics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the comparative structure and function, as well as endocrine and neuroendocrine control of the reproductive systems
- Identify factors affecting reproduction and define management strategies to optimise reproductive performance
- Critically evaluate new and emerging technologies for modifying reproductive performance
- Express how genetic parameters influence animal improvement programs
- Contrast potential negative effects of inbreeding with potential advantages of crossbreeding
- Evaluate the impact of manipulating reproduction to optimise breed improvement programs
Generic skills
Please refer to objectives
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
DASC30008
Recommended background knowledge
Recommended Background Knowledge:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC20012 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DASC20011 | Companion Animal Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS20015 | Foundations of Animal Health 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Q Fever: It is a core participation requirement of this subject that students be vaccinated against Q Fever. Do not enrol into this subject if you are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated against Q Fever. For further information please go to: http://students.fvas.unimelb.edu.au/my-studies/q-fever
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 1-hour multiple choice mid semester exam in Week 7 (20%)
- Practical report (750 words) due in approximately Week 9 (10%)
- Practical report (750 words) due in approximately Week 11 (10%)
- 2 hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tina Chamberlain Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 53 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 5 hours of tutorials, 24 hours of practical work to be undertaken at Parkville and off-site Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Applied Animal Reproduction Edition 6 by H. Joe Bearden, John W. Fuquay and Scott T. Willard
- Subject notes
This subject involves the use of animals. Students should be aware that this is an essential part of the subject and exemption from this component is not possible.
Credit cannot be gained for DASC30006 and/or DASC30008.
Q Fever
It is a core participation requirement of this subject that students be vaccinated against Q Fever. Do not enrol into this subject if you are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated against Q Fever. For further information please go to: http://students.fvas.unimelb.edu.au/my-studies/q-fever
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Sustainable Production Major Production Animal Health Informal specialisation Animal Disease Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Major Production Animal Science Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Animal Science and Management - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024