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Production Animal Physiology (DASC30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Efficient production relies on keeping animals in their optimal physiological state. The aim of this subject is to provide in depth knowledge of animal physiology as it pertains to the production of food and fibre. Furthermore this subject will cover industry scenarios that compromise efficient production, the impacts on animal physiology and amelioration strategies.
The topics to be covered include: Pathways that regulate growth; Physiology of Lactation; Physiology of Reproduction; Environmental physiology; Muscle biology as it pertains to meat quality; and Feed intake regulation.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should
- Understand the principles regulating growth of food and fibre, including relationships with product quality
- Be aware of factors that influence fertility
- Understand the impacts of environmental stress on animal production
- Understand the conversion of muscle to meat, including factors that compromise meat quality
- Be aware of the factors that regulate feed intake, including feed efficiency
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL20002 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL20003 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Six written case study reports (one page each) following tutorials due during the semester, 5% each (total 30%)
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Written assignment
| Mid semester | 30% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brian Leury Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022