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Animal Performance (DASC30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in exercise and environmental physiology in domestic and companion animals and to be able to apply this knowledge in management of the environment for improved animal performance.
The content includes a comparative overview of basic physiological processes important in exercise physiology and environmental adaptation such as circulation, gas exchange, electrolytes and water balance, heat production and thermoregulation; physiological and metabolic adaptations during exercise and training, including environmental effects on training management; diversity in environments and the nature of stress, including physical, psychological and nutritional factors; animal health specifically related to animal performance; and management of the environment including aspects of housing.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand how different animals cope with changing and diverse environments;
- understand the nature of stress and stressful environments;
- understand the nature of physiological regulation and adaptation;
- understand how management can influence the animal-environment interaction; and have developed experimental skills to study animal-environment interactions;
- understand the biomechanics of, and the physiological and metabolic adaptations occurring during, training and exercise
- understand the effects of environment on training management
- Understand the implications for animal health of improving animal performance
Generic skills
On completion of the subject the students should have developed the following generic skills: Academic excellence, greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines of animal physiology and performance in a range of species. The student’s flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management and enhanced ability to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A physiology subject at 200 level such as:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Recommended Background Knowledge:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASC20012 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC20010 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC20011 | Companion Animal Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DASC20013 | Topics in Animal Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One written assignment of 800 words (20%) due mid-semester;
- two written practical reports of not more than 600 words each (20%) during semester,
- and one written essay or short-answer style examination up to 2 hours (60%) end of semester.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
60 hours in a total of 170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
N/A
- Subject notes
Q Fever
Students enrolling in this subject are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common preventable condition which, while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Your course coordinator will advise you of this requirement prior to commencement of the study semester. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private medical coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED - 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: 27 April 2024