Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
| Credit Points: | 6.25 |
| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Year Long, 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 |
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Lectures: 42 hours. Practicals: 9 hours.
Total Time Commitment: 90 hours |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of all subjects in Year 2 of Bachelor of Veterinary Science course. |
| Corequisites: | Students must enrol in the following subject: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | Years 1 and 2 (Semesters 1-4) of the BVSc course |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
Prospective students are advised to familiarise themselves with the Faculty's Academic Requirements Statement. |
| Subject Overview: |
This subject covers:
- Veterinary epidemiology.
- Economics and decision making.
- Introduction to diagnostic methods.
- Statistics and systems analysis.
- Animal breeding and genetic improvement.
- Permanent identification of dogs, cats and horses (microchips).
- Principles of:
- Endoscopy;
- Surgery in diagnosis;
- Wound closure techniques;
- Radiography; and
- Ultrasonography.
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| Objectives: |
Students completing this subject should:
- understand the concepts of epidemiology;
- be aware of factors which influence patterns of disease;
- be familiar with the techniques of data acquisition and analysis and the uses and limitations of statistical information;
- be able to undertake epidemiological investigations of animal disease outbreaks;
- be able to provide economic reasoning in decision making when dealing with animal production systems;
- be able to design a simple breeding program for animals;
- understand the principles of selection for genetic improvement in various animal production systems;
- be able to advise on the use of reproductive technologies to improve the rate of genetic gain;
- further develop computer skills and skills in integrating material from previous subjects;
- understand the principles and practical approach to microchipping dogs, cats and horses;
- understand the principles and applications of endoscopy, surgery as a diagnostic tool, radiography and ultrasonography; and
- consolidate their knowledge of veterinary public health, especially as it relates to food production systems and to zoonotic diseases and emerging diseases.
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| Assessment: |
- One 1-hour written paper at the end of Semester 1 (45%)
- One 1-hour written paper after Semester 2 intra-semester break (45%)
- Assessment of practical exercises (10%) during semesters
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate marks |
| 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 Veterinary Science(PV)
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