Animal Science and Management

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this Honours program, students should be able to:

• Articulate methods that examine animal production, management and welfare including an understanding of the structures of animal management-related industries; the principle factors that determine their location, environmental impact, sustainability, profitability and international trade competitiveness; and the biophysical, economic and social factors that affect production systems
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge to critically evaluate scientific, economic and social research
• Employ analytical skills to evaluate specialised areas of the animal sciences as applied in animal industries, companion animal management and animal models for scientific studies, and identify appropriate solutions
• Effectively communicate applied research and data
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
• Evaluate and assess ethical practices in all human-animal interactions.