Applications in Animal Health A (VETS90117)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Applications in Animal Health A provides students with an introduction to the major determinants of health in individual animals and in populations of animals and the scientific approach to investigating animal health issues. Determinants of health such as an animal’s environment, its nutrition and exposure to toxic agents are explored in depth, using authentic case studies involving a range of domestic and exotic animal species in both Australian and international contexts.
This subject also examines the major animal production systems in Australia, with a focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Students will develop an appreciation of the economic drivers of these industries, measures of productivity utilised within these industries, and the role of the veterinary profession in ensuring the health and well-being of animals.
Students will also develop competency in the safe handling of horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats via a series of practical classes.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- Describe the impact of the environment, nutrition and exposure to toxic agents on the health of individual animals and populations of animals
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of animal management practices in the major animal industries in which veterinarians are employed
- Understand the impact of management practices on the health and well-being of animals
- Describe the interdependence of animal health and productivity in animal production industries
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate animal production systems with reference to the complex interplay of multiple determinants of health
- Apply an understanding of animal behaviour and risk assessment to safely handle horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats
Generic skills
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90115 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health A | 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: 31 January 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
Online quiz (500 words equivalence)
| Week 3 | N/A |
Written test #1
| Week 4 | 6% |
Written test #2
| Week 6 | 6% |
Written test #3
| Week 8 | 6% |
Written test #4
| Week 10 | 6% |
Written test #5
| Week 12 | 6% |
Written exam #1 (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 35% |
Written exam #2 (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 35% |
5x structured, practical assessments of safe animal handling skills involving horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats. Students will be given the opportunity to practise their animal handling skills and receive formative feedback before demonstrating their proficiency 15 minutes each (total 75 minutes) (1,250 words equivalence); Week 7 and 11 of Semester 1
| Throughout the semester | N/A |
Agreggate subject mark Hurdle requirement: Must pass the subject on aggregate mark | N/A | |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes, workshops and case studies in this subject | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 280 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 31 January 2024