Advanced Studies in Poultry Disease

Subject VETS90028 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2015.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Estimated time commitment of 20 hours per week.
Total Time Commitment:

Approximately 320 hours.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Avian Health and Medicine.

Completion of the following subject with a result of at least 65.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Current and practical experience working in the poultry industry

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

Contact

Email: amirh@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will utilise the knowledge gained in previous subjects in the Avian Health Online program to investigate major disease syndromes including respiratory disease, immunosuppression, neoplasia, production decline and lameness.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Integrate knowledge of pathology, microbiology and serology, food safety, public health and economics and apply it to major disease syndromes;
  • Obtain data from poorly performing flocks and undertake analysis to identify causative factors of poultry diseases; and
  • Analyse data and assess results to implement cost-effective decisions.

Assessment:

Assessment is carried out at the end of each month. Student progress is monitored through class exercises and case studies. The final examination is a three-hour written and online exam held in weeks 16 and 17.

Students will be required to arrange an appropriate venue (e.g. a nearby university) to sit this assessment under supervised examination conditions.

The breakdown of assessment is:

  • Three monthly assessment tests (25% of the final mark)
  • Major class assignment (10% of the final mark)
  • Class participation (5% of the final mark)
  • Final examination (60% of the final mark)
Prescribed Texts:

Students will be provided with excerpts that are required reading.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students should:

  • Possess medium to high-level computing skills;
  • Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and resolution of problems;
  • Communicate effectively; and
  • Have good time management skills.
Links to further information: http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/avianhealth.html
Notes:

Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking the Avian Health Online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Officeâ„¢ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.

Related Course(s): Master of Avian Health & Medicine

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