Animal Health in Production Systems

Subject VETS30013 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 72
Total Time Commitment:

200 hours
Prerequisites:

Enrolment in this subject requires permission from the Faculty of Veterinary Science.

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:

Students must enrol in the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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/CoreParticipationReqs.pdf

Coordinator

Dr Stuart Barber

Contact

Dr Stuart Barber
Email: srbarber@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject examines the major animal production systems in Australia, with a particular focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Students will develop an appreciation of the economic drivers of these industries, measures of productivity utilised within these industries, and the role of the veterinary profession in ensuring the health and well being of animals.
Objectives:

This subject aims to equip students with a sound understanding of animal management practices in the major animal industries in which veterinarians are employed, and an understanding of the impact of management practices on the health and well being of animals. Students to complete 2 weeks of extra mural work while enrolled in this subject.

Proposed assessment:
• A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
• Three intra-semester tests of less than one hour duration (10% each)
• Two week industry placement (hurdle requirement)
Assessment:
  • A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
  • Three intra-semester tests of less than one hour duration (10% each)
  • Two week industry placement (hurdle requirement)
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: Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Core selective subjects for B-BMED.
Veterinary Bioscience (specialisation of Animal Health and Disease major)

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