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- Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1ANCW40016
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2024
An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 2ANCW40017
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2024
Refer to ANCW40016 Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1 for details.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Refer to ANCW40016 Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1 for details. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: edwardj@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Edward Jeremiah Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Refer to ANCW40016 Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1 for details. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal BehaviourZOOL30006
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject explores how natural and sexual selection have shaped the intriguing and often bizarre behaviours of animals. Topics include resource competition, predator avoidance, communication, mate choice, parental care, cooperation, sexual conflict, and the role of genes, hormones and learning...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Theresa Jones Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12x 2-hour interactive classes per semester; 6x2-hour skills studios per semester 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
- Animal Disease Biotechnology 1ANSC30001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
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 technolo...
- 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 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
- Animal Disease Biotechnology 2ANSC30002
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
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 biologi...
- 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal Physiology and GrowthANSC20001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
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 flu...
- 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
- Animal Production SystemsAGRI10049
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
In this subject, students will explore Australian animal production industries, for both food (eg meat, milk & eggs) and fibre (wool) production in both extensively and intensively managed systems. Production systems discussed will include beef cattle and sheep, dairy cattle, pigs and poultry...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Vern Bowles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 74 hours including 3 hours of lectures and 2 hours of workshops each week and a two-day field trip Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal Production Systems 1VETS30031
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject examines the major extensive animal production systems in Australia and internationally, with a focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Through case-based syndicate work relevant to the major extensive production systems (beef catt...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 100 hrs of lectures, practical classes and case studies 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
- Animal Production Systems 2VETS30032
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject examines the major intensive animal production systems in Australia and internationally, with a focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Through industry-based placements as well as case-based syndicate work relevant to the major i...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amir Hadjinoormohammadi Coordinators Vern Bowles and Andres Diaz Mendez Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 100 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes + 1 week (35 hours) of extramural placement undertaken in non-teaching periods Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 1ANSC40001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Extended) Year:2024
This honours research project in the Faculty of Science aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement o...
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Mohammad Pourkheirandish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 30 June 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 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 2ANSC40002
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024
refer to ANSC40001 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 1
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Mohammad Pourkheirandish Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 550 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
- Animals & Society 1: Animals & Our WorldANSC10001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This course is designed to encourage students to begin to think about how and why animals are so integral to human society. Utilising case studies of current hot topics in animal welfare, we examine human-animal relationships; how they originated, the process of domestication, changing attitudes ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ellen Jongman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animals & Society 2: Human-Animal BondANSC20004
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
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 rol...
- Semester 1
Coordinators James Gilkerson and Ellen Jongman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours comprising 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week 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
- Animal Structure and FunctionZOOL20005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
Animals are faced with innumerable challenges across their lifetime that must be overcome if individuals are to survive and reproduce, and ultimately for species to persist. Many of these challenges, such as how to move, how to respire, how to sense your environment, how to feed, and how to repro...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rebecca Hull Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one-hour lectures per week, and 1 x three-hour practical or workshop conducted in the laboratory or collaborative learning space during weeks 2-11 (5 practicals + 5 workshops x 3hr) 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
- Animal SystemsANSC10002
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject provides students with a sound knowledge base for decision making in relation to the management of health, nutrition and breeding programs of animals. Students will be introduced to integrated animal systems and the inter-relation of nutrition, health, genotype and environment, gener...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Paul Cheng Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 60 hours: 36 hours of practicals and 24 hours of lectures Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal Systems AnalysisANSC30009
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
Effective management of animal systems requires an appreciation of the context in which that management is carried out. This context may be predominantly social, environmental or commercial or combinations thereof. The application of scientific knowledge in conjunction with an appreciation of con...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Peta Taylor Coordinator Andrew Cutting Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures, and up to 30 hours practical/field work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animal Welfare and EthicsANSC30005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject develops knowledge and understanding of systems for regulating body function, and physiological and behavioural processes that are utilised by animals in response to environmental challenges. This basis will allow students to evaluate and assess animal welfare and ethical issues that...
- Semester 2
Coordinator Lauren Hemsworth Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours - 24 hours of lectures, up to 12 hours tutorials and 12 hours practicals Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Animation History and ResearchFLTV10017
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject explores, investigates and interprets the historical and contemporary contexts of animation. An embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis and discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval equips students with research capabilities. Students undertake i...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Darren Bell Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 204 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
Darren Bell: darren.bell@unimelb.edu.au
- Animation Lab 1FLTV10020
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject investigates connections between science and art in animation, exploring data visualisation and motion graphics, designing and creating animation for gallery and museum contexts. Students will research experimental animation methods and explore possible future techniques of animatio...
- Semester 2
Coordinator Christie Widiarto Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Christie Widiarto: christie.widiarto@unimelb.edu.au
- Animation Lab 2FLTV20013
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject continues from Animation Lab 1, focusing on relationships between interactivity, the design of sound, music and the animated image. The relationship between sound and animation will be explored through the design and production of audio-visual works. Students will be exploring and c...
- Semester 2
Coordinator Christie Widiarto Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Christie Widiarto: christie.widiarto@unimelb.edu.au