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Animal Production Systems 2 (VETS30032)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 intensive production systems (poultry, pigs, fish and laboratory animals), students will develop an appreciation of the major determinants of profitability, productivity and sustainability of these industries, be able to describe the basic principles of breeding, management, nutrition, animal welfare and disease control as they relate to intensive animal production systems, and be able to specify where veterinary input may be important. Students will gain an understanding of the ethical and legal frameworks that govern the major intensive livestock industries in Australia, assuring the safe, ethical and legal production of food products.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- Use knowledge of major Australian and international intensive animal production industries (poultry, pigs, fish and laboratory animals) to analyse and influence the common production systems within them and the major determinants of profitability, productivity and sustainability
- Describe the basic principles of breeding, management, nutrition, animal welfare and disease control as they relate to intensive animal production systems and specify where veterinary input may be important
- Apply the ethical and legal frameworks that govern the major intensive livestock industries in Australia to assure the safe, ethical and legal production of food products by industry stakeholders, including veterinarians.
Generic skills
- Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- Be able to seek solutions to problems through the application of knowledge, the ability to initiate and integrate new ideas, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the Faculty of Science is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS30030 | Introduction to Professional Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30031 | Animal Production Systems 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS30014 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30017 | Veterinary Bioscience: Metabolism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS30018 | Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Students must comply with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF1345).
Current vaccinations for tetanus and/or documented immunity to Q Fever are requirements for enrolment.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Up to five online assessments (each equally weighted)
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
1 Week extramural placement
| to be completed by the end of semester 2, in non-teaching periods | N/A |
Written summary
| By the end of Semester 2 | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- 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
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Major Veterinary Bioscience
Last updated: 31 January 2024