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Foundations of Animal Health 2 (VETS20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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About this subject
Overview
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VETS20015 Foundations of Animal Health 2 adds to the understandings developed in VETS20014 Foundations of Animal Health 1, to consider the principles of animal welfare and its management, the genetic basis of animal health and performance and the fundamental principles of infectious disease control.
A case study approach will introduce students to established health and welfare management practices of companion and production animals in Australia, and will reinforce understandings of the role of welfare, genetics, nutrition, housing and infectious disease control in the maintenance of health populations of animals.
Intended learning outcomes
Students successfully completing this course should develop a broad appreciation of the importance of sound management practices in the maintenance of healthy populations of animals, and the role of veterinary and animal scientists in ensuring the health of populations of animals.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject student should:
- Understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
- Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
- Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
- Be able to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS20014 | Foundations of Animal Health 1 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
AND
One of the following
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
OR
BCMB20006
OR
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An online formative quiz
| Week 3 | N/A |
One written quiz due around week 5
| Week 5 | 15% |
One written quiz due around week 11
| Week 11 | 15% |
An exam
| End of semester | 70% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Reading list prepared by the Subject Coordinator.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Course Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians Major Animal Health and Disease Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022