Foundations of Animal Health 1 (VETS20014)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
VETS20014 Foundations of Animal Health 1 introduces students to the major determinants of health in domestic animals. Using case studies drawing on a range of domestic and exotic animals species and both Australian and international contexts, the roles of animal environments, nutrition, toxins and the scientific approach to managing the health of animals will be investigated.
Students should develop an understanding of management systems appropriate for optimising the management and health of domestic animal populations.
Intended learning outcomes
Students successfully completing this course should develop a broad appreciation of the determinants of health in populations of animals, and the role of management practices in optimising the health of animal populations.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject students should
- Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
- Understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
- Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
- Be able to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
NB. BCMB20002, BCMB20006 and BIOM20001 may be taken concurrently.
One of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus both of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
For Bachelor of Biomedicine students, all four of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A 12.5 point Level 1 Physics subject
OR
VCE Physics Units 3/4, or equivalent
Note: For BSc students intending to apply for the DVM via the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation it is a requirement that students have previously completed VCE Physics Units 3/4 or equivalent, or a 12.5 point Level 1 Physics subject. N.B. The subject PHYC10008 From the Solar System to the Cosmos is not considered a suitable physics subject for this purpose. Physics subject/s are part of the admission requirements for selection into Level 3 subjects in the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation and therefore must be taken by BSc students wanting to be considered for the accelerated pathway into the DVM via the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation.
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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
- Online formative quiz (30 minutes) in week 3 (hurdle requirement)
- Written quiz (45 minutes) due around week 6 (15%)
- Written quiz (45 minutes) due around week 10 (15%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
Hurdle Requirement: It is a hurdle requirement that students pass the online formative quiz.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Laura Dooley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours including - 2 x one-hour online lectures per week; 1 x one-hour live lecture per week; 1 x two-hour workshop or small group case study class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Course Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Animal Health and Disease
Last updated: 3 November 2022