Animal Disease Biotechnology 2

Subject VETS30012 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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: 60
Total Time Commitment: 100 hours
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed the following subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
and ONE OF the following two subjects:
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:

Prospective students are advised to familiarise themselves with the Faculty's Academic Requirements Statement http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/docs/CoreParticipationReqsBSc.pdf

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck

Contact

Email: jeanps@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: This subject expands on the themes developed in Animal Disease Biotechnology 1, and introduces students to teh concepts of zoonosis and the role of animal health surveillance in maintaining the health of human populations. The subject may include industry placements, with opportunities to develop laboratory skills in areas such as haematology, biochemistry, serology, microbiology, molecular biology, anatomic pathology and toxicology.
Objectives: This course aims prepare students for careers in animal health and disease surveillance. Its objectives are to equip students with an understanding of techniques used to assess the health of individual animals and populations of animals, as well as an understanding of the biological basis of these tests. Students satisfactorily completing this course will also acquire skills in performing a range of laboratory tests used in monitoring the health of populations of animals.
Assessment:
  • a 2-hour end-of-semester examination (80%)
  • assessment of laboratory based exercises (tests and report writing) (20%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Animal Disease Biotechnology (specialisation of Animal Health and Disease major)

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