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Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 (ANSC30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject elaborates on the scientific basis of disease recognition in individual animals and populations of animals. It explores causes of disease in animal populations, the mechanisms of disease processes and their transmission, principles of biosecurity, and the scientific basis of technologies and procedures available for monitoring disease status (diagnostics). Students will acquire skills in a variety of techniques used to monitor the health of populations of animals (ELISA, PCR, microbiology), and will develop abilities in critical analysis of animal health related matters.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the different types of scientific evidence that inform animal disease control
- Analyse the biological basis of diagnostic tests and control measures in animal disease
- Assess diagnostic test results and control plans for infectious diseases in animals
- Perform a range of laboratory tests used in monitoring the health of populations of animals
- Apply formulas utilised in diagnostic test evaluation and disease investigations
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BIOL30004 VETS30011
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 20% |
Mid-Semester test
| From Week 5 to Week 8 | 20% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
In class participation including group work and mini-quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alistair Legione Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures (2 hours per week) 36 hours of case studies and practical classes (3 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Science Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Agricultural Science Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Agri-food Biotechnology Major Animal Science and Management - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 November 2023