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Production Animal Physiology (ANSC30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and On Campus (Dookie)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Previously DASC30018
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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ANSC20001 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANSC20002 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
plus one of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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 - On Campus
Coordinator Jeremy Cottrell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of practicals and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Jeremy Cottrell Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 48 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of practicals and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022