Behaviour of Farm & Companion Animals (ANSC90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | May |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the study of the research methods of animal behaviour; domestic animal behaviour, its causation and its biological function; and the application of animal behaviour principles to animal behaviour problems.
The topics covered will include:
- Describing, recording and measuring behaviour
- Development of behaviour
- Stimuli and communication
- Motivation and decision making
- Learning and memory
- Genetic influences on behaviour
- Hormonal and neural influences on behaviour
- Social behaviour, including sexual behaviour, maternal behaviour and dam-neonate interactions
- Behavioural problems
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to:
- Extend the students knowledge of the content covered in Applied Animal Behaviour subjects in the undergraduate programs
- Provide students with a knowledge and understanding of applied animal behaviour that can be applied effectively in farm, companion, zoo and laboratory animal research, management, care and production
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Academic excellence
- Greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines of animal behaviour
The student will develop:
- Critical thinking and analysis, and problem solving
- Flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats
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.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment - part A due during the delivery period and part B due within three weeks after the intensive delivery period
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Six group presentations, up to an equivalent of 10 minutes per student
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Seminar presentation
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 25% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- May
Principal coordinator Lauren Hemsworth Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 44 hours of lectures/practicals/tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 May 2020 to 29 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 May 2020 Census date 22 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 19 June 2020 May contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Barnard, C. (2004) Animal Behaviour: Mechanism, Development, Function and Evolution. Pearson/Prentice Hall
McFarland, D. (1999) Animal Behaviour. Pearson/Prentice Hall
Broom, D.M. and Fraser, A.F. (2015) Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare. 5th Edition CABI
Jensen, P. (2009) The Ethology of Domestic Animals. An Introductory Text. 2nd Edition CABI
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences Course Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences Specialisation (formal) Animal Science Informal specialisation Master of Agricultural Sciences - Elective Subjects - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022