Animal Disease Biotechnology 2 (ANSC30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Formerly BIOL30005
This subject explores the control of diseases on a large scale and the role of animal health surveillance in maintaining the health of human populations. The subject offers opportunities to develop laboratory skills in areas such as haematology, immuno-histology and reproductive biology.
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
- Ability to communicate effectively the principles of animal health as they relate to diagnostic testing
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
VETS30012 Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
BIOL30005 Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSC30001 | Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 10% |
Quiz 1
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 10% |
Quiz 2
| From Week 8 to Week 11 | 10% |
Oral presentation of research activity
| Week 12 | 10% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Peer review of contribution to group activities
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Alistair Legione Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 60 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 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 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