Working with Animals

Subject 208-111 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty-six hours of practical work (including a weekend excursion) and 24 hours of seminars and tutorials
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
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

Ms Jill Shaw
Subject Overview:

The objective of this subject is to provide early in the course soundly-based principles and practices for the management and care of animals, emphasising the responsibilities and ethical requirements in human contact with animals.

On completion of this subject students should:

  • have experience in best practice in the handling, care and management of laboratory animals, domestic livestock and companion animals in various field and laboratory conditions;

  • be familiar with a range of routine procedures in animal management and best standard practices under animal welfare and ethics guidelines;

  • have experience in observation, measurement and sampling procedures applicable in routine care, survey studies and experimentation; and

  • have participated in informed debate on contemporary issues and community concerns relating to human interactions with animals.
Assessment: One 3-hour written examination (50%), written assignments equivalent to 4000 words (40%), one 10-minute seminar presentation.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available
Notes:

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

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