Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
Subject VETS30012 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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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: | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
| 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. |
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| Objectives: |
This course aims to 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. |
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| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Animal Disease Biotechnology (specialisation of Animal Health and Disease major) Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Core selective subjects for B-BMED. |
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