Applications in Animal Health A (VETS90060)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health A and VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health 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 VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health A and VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health B, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Semester 1 (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
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
Additional details
- One online formative quiz (30 minutes) in Week 3 of Semester 1 – This quiz provides formative feedback only and does not contribute to the total subject mark. However, students must pass the formative quiz as a hurdle requirement of the subject (see Hurdle Requirements below).
- Two intra-semester quizzes (each up to 50 minutes) due in weeks 6 and 10 in Semester 1, equally weighted (27% of total subject assessment)
- One 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 1 examination period (73%)
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
It is a hurdle requirement that students pass the online formative quiz.
Students must complete two weeks of approved 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 B. Approved placements may be local, regional, interstate or international.
Students must complete a brief (one page) written summary of each extramural industry-placed placement they visit.
To be eligible to pass the subject, a student must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the written examination scheduled in the Semester 1 examination period.
Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes, workshops and case studies in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours (plus two weeks of industry-based placements during vacation) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022