Foundations of Animal Health 1

Subject VETS20014 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2 x one-hour lectures per week; 1 x one-hour workshop per week; 1 x two-hour practical class per week – Total 60 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

To enrol in this subject, undergraduate students must have completed:

Chemistry:
EITHER

One of

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Plus

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 2
12.50

OR, for B-BMED students,

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

PLUS Biology:
Either BOTH of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

OR, BOTH of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

PLUS Physics:
A 12.5 point Level 1 Physics subject
OR
VCE Physics Units 3/4, or equivalent

PLUS Level 2 Biochemistry (these prerequisites may be taken concurrently):

ONE of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Andrew Fisher

Contact

Email: adfisher@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

VETS20014 Foundations of Animal Health 1 introduces students to the major determinants of health in domestic animals. Using case studies drawing on a range of domestic and exotic animals species and both Australian and international contexts, the roles of animal environments, nutrition, toxins and the scientific approach to managing the health of animals will be investigated.

Students should develop an understanding of management systems appropriate for optimising the management and health of domestic animal populations.

Learning Outcomes:

Students successfully completing this course should develop a broad appreciation of the determinants of health in populations of animals, and the role of management practices in optimising the health of animal populations.

Assessment:
  • A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
  • Four intra-semester tests of approximately 30 minutes duration (30%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Reading list prepared by the Subject Co-ordinator.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:


Upon completion of this subject students should

  • have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
  • understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
  • be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
  • be able to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
  • reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
Related Course(s): Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Animal Health and Disease
Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
Selective subjects for B-BMED

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