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Production Animal Physiology (ANSC30008)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie) and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2 - On Campus
Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
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Previously DASC30018

Efficient production relies on keeping animals in their optimal physiological state. The aim of this subject is to provide in depth knowledge of animal physiology as it pertains to the production of food and fibre. Furthermore this subject will cover industry scenarios that compromise efficient production, the impacts on animal physiology and amelioration strategies.

The topics to be covered include: Pathways that regulate growth; Physiology of Lactation; Physiology of Reproduction; Environmental physiology; Muscle biology as it pertains to meat quality; and Feed intake regulation.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should

  • Understand the principles regulating growth of food and fibre, including relationships with product quality
  • Be aware of factors that influence fertility
  • Understand the impacts of environmental stress on animal production
  • Understand the conversion of muscle to meat, including factors that compromise meat quality
  • Be aware of the factors that regulate feed intake, including feed efficiency

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
AGRI20043 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Prior to enrolling in this subject, students are recommended to complete

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANSC20002 Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
Semester 2 (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: 12 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Six written case study reports (one page each) following tutorials due during the semester, 5% each (total 30%)

  • 6 pages
Throughout the semester30%

Written assignment

  • 1000 words
Mid semester30%

Examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period40%

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 - On Campus
    CoordinatorJeremy Cottrell
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Dookie)
    Contact hours48 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of practicals and 12 hours of tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    jcottrell@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
    CoordinatorJeremy Cottrell
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of practicals and 12 hours of tutorials
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    jcottrell@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Agriculture
    MajorProduction Animal Science
  • 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: 12 November 2022