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Applications in Animal Health Part A (VETS90060)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health Part A and VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health Part B provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of animal health in individual animals and in populations of animals. Each of the six determinants of health (genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents) is explored with reference to authentic case studies. Appreciation of the multifactorial nature of health determination is then developed as students apply their understanding to cases that require integration of multiple principles in the analysis of animal health issues. Through industry-based placements as well as case-based syndicate work, students apply their understanding of animal health principles to the examination and analysis of animal production industries of importance both within Australia and internationally.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of Part A and Part B of Applications in Animal Health students should be able to:
- Describe the role of genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents in determining the health of individual animals or populations of animals
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate animal production systems with reference to the complex interplay of multiple determinants of health
- Apply an understanding of the principal determinants of animal health in reflective and critical analysis of personal industry based experiences
- Describe the interdependence of animal health and productivity in animal production industries
Generic skills
Students should be able to:
- Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Be able to seek solutions to problems through the application of knowledge, the ability to initiate and integrate new ideas, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
- Demonstrate empathy and concern for animals and people
- Be aware of the global society and be equipped to contribute to it
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Completion of an approved five day residential course in animal handling, environmental safety and management (may be undertaken concurrently).
Corequisites
All students are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more disciplines of science. All students will be expected to be familiar with the principles of scientific thinking, hypothesis development, experimental design, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
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
This section includes assessment for both VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health Part A and VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health Part B
- Two x online formative quizzes (30 minutes each) in Week 3 of each semester
- Seven intra-semester quizzes (each up to 50 minutes) due in weeks 6 and 10 in Semester 1 and weeks 4,5,8,11 and 12 in Semester 2 each equally weighted (28.4% of total subject assessment)
- One 2-hour end-of-semester examination in Semester 1 and two x 2-hour end-of-semester examinations in Semester 2 each worth 22.2% each (66.6% of total subject assessment)
- Students must produce a 1000-word research report on one property that they visit, demonstrating their understanding of and research as to how the enterprise operates, integrating concepts taught in the subject, due in week 10 of Semester 2 (5% of total subject assessment)
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
- Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark
- It is a hurdle requirement that students pass the online formative quizzes.
- Satisfactory completion of two weeks of industry based placements in Category A (extensive production industries, Category B (intensive production industries) or Category C (educational farms, welfare/small animal shelters and zoos), by the end of VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health Part B. Approved placements may be local, regional, interstate or international.
- Students must complete a brief (one page) written summary of each extramural placement they visit.
- A minimum mark of 40% in the end-of-semester examination component of any subject (and any unit within a subject) is required for a student to be eligible to pass that subject/unit.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 218 hours across 2 semesters - 48 hours online lectures; 60 hours live lectures; 12 hours tutorials; 33 hours of practicals and 65 hours workshops/ case studies including a 2-day field trip to Dookie plus two weeks industry-based placement during vacations. Total time commitment 360 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
360 Hours
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health Part B, the second part of this subject, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points.
- Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of both parts of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Course Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians - 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