Animals & Society 2: Human-Animal Bond (ANSC20004)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is designed to encourage students to continue to think about how and why animals play such an important role in our society. Nearly two third of Australian households contain a pet, and these pets are often considered part of the family.

Animals in Society 2 covers the different roles of animals in our society and the special bond between humans and animals, including the history and ethical consideration. This unique bond between humans and animals provides many benefits to both, but also comes at a cost. Utilising case studies of current hot topics in animal welfare we examine human-animal relationships and emphasize the complex roles and responsibilities, and ethical requirements in human contact with animals.

The subject includes regular guest lectures by people prominent in the field, recognised experts, and/or have an interesting perspective to share. There are four themes within the subject: The Human-Animal Bond; Zoos and wild animals in captivity; Animals in sport and entertainment; and Controversial Human-Animal interactions.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should:

  • Be familiar with the human-animal bond in domestic and zoo animal environments and for animals used in sport and entertainment.
  • Be familiar with historical and cultural differences and how these influence attitudes towards animals and the use of animals in human society.
  • Have understanding of how the human-animal bond affects both humans and animals.

Generic skills

On completion of the subject the students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • Academic excellence
  • Greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines of animal management in a range of species
  • The student’s flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management and enhanced ability to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

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Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


Recommended background knowledge

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANSC10001 Animals & Society 1: Animals & Our World
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

 This subject involves the use of animals. Students should be aware that this is an essential part of the subject and exemption from this component is not possible.

 

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Recorded presentation with slides

  • 5 minutes
Week 525%

Written report

  • 1200 words
Week 825%

Examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period50%

Peer review of two other student presentations

  • 300 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Students must participate in peer review of two other student presentations		Week 6N/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorsEllen Jongman and Peta Taylor
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours comprising 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    ejongman@unimelb.edu.au

    peta.taylor@unimelb.edu.au

     

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025