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Applications in Animal Health B (VETS90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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Building on the foundations of Applications in Animal Health A, Applications in Animal Health B concludes the comprehensive introduction of students to the principles of health in individual animals and in populations of animals. Students will study the philosophical concepts and principles of animal welfare and how animal welfare is regulated in Australia and internationally, the genetic basis of animal health and performance and how breeding programs can be used to enhance, control or eliminate particular genetic traits, the role of infectious agents in clinical and subclinical disease and the fundamental principles of infectious disease control.
Students will develop a sound appreciation of the multifactorial nature of health and disease as they apply their understanding to authentic case studies that integrate multiple principles in the analysis of health issues in animal populations.
The commencement of Preclinical Extramural Placements allows students to apply their understanding of these principles and gain additional animal handling experience during placements in enterprises engaged in extensive and intensive animal production and in welfare/small animal shelters, educational farms and zoos.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- Describe the role of genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents in determining the health of individual animals and populations of animals
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate animal production systems with reference to the complex interplay of multiple determinants of health
- Apply an understanding of the principal determinants of animal health in reflective and critical analysis of personal industry-based experiences
- Describe the interdependence of animal health and productivity in animal production industries
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
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health A | No longer available | |
VETS90117 | Applications in Animal Health A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90059 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | No longer available | |
VETS90116 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
VETS90061 | Applications in Animal Health B | No longer available |
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 |
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Online quiz (500 words equivalence)
| Week 3 | N/A |
Written test #1
| Week 5 | 11.5% |
Written test #2
| Week 11 | 11.5% |
Written exam (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 63% |
Research report on one property visited, demonstrating understanding and research as to how the enterprise operates and integrating concepts taught in the subject
| Week 10 | 14% |
Students must complete two weeks (37.5 hours per week) of approved industry-based placements in Category A (extensive production industries), Category B (intensive production industries) or Category C (educational farms, welfare/small animal shelters and zoos) by the end of Semester 2
| End of semester | N/A |
Brief (one-page) written summary of each extramural placement ; One page per placement (500‐ 1000 words equivalence) by Week 12 of Semester 2 Hurdle requirement: Must complete a brief (one page) written summary of each extramural by the end of semester | End of semester | N/A |
Subject agreggate 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 2
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024