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Monogastric Science (DASC90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject will examine agricultural systems of monogastric animal production before focusing on the developments in production, reproduction and product quality that are improving the industry.
Topics examined include:
- Size, distribution and value of the pig, poultry and other intensive animal industries
- Breed selection and genetic improvement in intensive animal production
- Practical feeding of breeding and growing animals
- Optimisation of reproductive output
- Environmental effects and the use of buildings in intensive animal production
- Management regimes to maintain animal health
- Maximisation of product output and quality
- Analysis of production systems and consideration of alternatives
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:
- Understand new approaches to the management of monogastric farm species
- Identify and develop strategies to manage the optimization of production of selected monogastric species
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will gain generic skills in:
- Advanced skills in the study,measurement and analysis of monogastric management systems
- Advanced skills to be able to offer advice on reproductive, social, feeding and other behavioural disorders of monogastric species managed in intensive production systems
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Additional details
- Essay plan (500 words) due at end of first week of the intensive (20%)
- Essay (2500 words) due at end of intensive period (30%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Ian Bland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 30 hours of lectures over two weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 March 2017 to 17 March 2017 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences Course Master of Agricultural Science Course Master of Animal Science Specialisation (formal) Animal Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects Major Animal Science Specialisation - 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: 3 November 2022