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Animal Physiology and Growth (ANSC20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Physiology is the integrative study of the control of normal body function. This subject will examine the functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues; mechanisms by which organs are controlled and their functions are regulated; thermoregulatory processes and fluid balance; the physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion; the processes of growth and development, and factors that can be manipulated to alter animal performance under normal conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have:
- Describe the anatomy and normal physiological function of the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and urinary systems in domestic animals
- Apply the concept of homeostasis and how the internal environment of the animal is actively maintained by the function of cells, tissues and organs
- Evaluate the impact of external environmental cues on animal physiology
- Describe growth processes and their control
- Demonstrate skills in conducting physiology experiments, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of data
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 and of the practical and ethical aspects of working in animal physiology
- The student's flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management
- An enhanced ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI10050 | Agricultural Systems Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10008 | Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
5x multiple-choice online quizzes assesing practical work.
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
5 online tests
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tina Chamberlain Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1hr lecture per week (12 hours), and 2 x 2.5hr practicals per week (60 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms. Sherwood, Klandorf and Yancey 2012
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Agriculture Major Production Animal Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024