Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 (ANSC30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Formerly BIOL30004
This subject elaborates on the scientific basis of disease recognition in individual animals and populations of animals. It explores causes of disease in animal populations, the mechanisms of disease processes and their transmission, principles of biosecurity, and the scientific basis of technologies and procedures available for monitoring disease status (diagnostics). Students will acquire skills in a variety of techniques used to monitor the health of populations of animals (ELISA, PCR, microbiology), and will develop abilities in critical analysis of animal health related matters.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply, analyse and evaluate techniques used to assess the health of individual animals and populations of animals
- Apply, analyse and evaluate the biological basis of tests used to assess animal health
- Perform a range of laboratory tests used in monitoring the health of populations of animals
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BIOL30004 VETS30011
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS20014 | Foundations of Animal Health 1 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
| VETS20015 | Foundations of Animal Health 2 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Case Study Abstract 1
| Week 1 | 2% |
Case Study Abstract 2
| Week 4 | 2% |
Prac Report (calculations and answering pre-set questions) due between weeks 4 - 11
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 6% |
Quiz 1 (45 minutes and 10 minutes reading time) held between weeks 3 - 6
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 10% |
Quiz 2 (45 minutes and 10 minutes reading time) held between weeks 8 - 11
| From Week 8 to Week 11 | 10% |
Examination
| End of semester | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alistair Legione Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 60 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology Major Production Animal Health Major Animal Science and Management Major Agricultural Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED - 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024