Animal Disease Biotechnology 2 (ANSC30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the control of diseases on a large scale and the role of animal health surveillance in maintaining the health of human populations. Students will learn about integrated approaches to infectious disease control in animal populations, as well as the epidemiological and biological basis of the methods that are used.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse and implement different techniques used to detect and prevent disease outbreaks
- Compare strategies to monitor and control infectious diseases in animal populations
- Evaluate how the biology of an infectious disease and the host animal impact how we can detect, prevent and control infectious diseases
- Communicate effectively the principles of animal health as they relate to diagnostic testing and disease control
- Examine how animals are used in research and industry to further understand infectious and non-infectious diseases
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
VETS30012 Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
BIOL30005 Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSC30001 | Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
Mid semester test
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 20% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
In class participation including group work and mini-quizzes
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
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 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Course Bachelor of Science 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 November 2023