Foundations of Animal Health 2

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

Students must have previously completed:

PLUS one of:

BCMB20002 may be taken concurrently

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

VETS20015 Foundations of Animal Health 2 adds to the understandings developed in VETS20014 Foundations of Animal Health 1, to consider the principles of animal welfare and its management, the genetic basis of animal health and performance and the fundamental principles of infectious disease control.

A case study approach will introduce students to established health and welfare management practices of companion and production animals in Australia, and will reinforce understandings of the role of welfare, genetics, nutrition, housing and infectious disease control in the maintenance of health populations of animals.

Students successfully completing this course should develop a broad appreciation of the importance of sound management practices in the maintenance of healthy populations of animals, and the role of veterinary and animal scientists in ensuring the health of populations of animals.

• Four intra-semester quizzes each of approximately 30 minutes duration and undertaken during class time worth 30%
• A two-hour exam to be held during the end-of-semester exam period worth 70%

Reading list prepared by the Subject Coordinator.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject student should:

• Understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
• Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
• Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
• Be able to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
• Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication