Courses & Units
Animal Science KLA326
Introduction
This unit provides students with advanced knowledge of the reproductive system of agricultural animals, nutritional requirements and general health management. Students will be expected to be able to handle and interact with domesticated agricultural animals. An important aspect of this unit is the opportunity for students to develop an awareness of animal ethics and the major animal welfare topics currently debated within agriculture. Students are given the opportunity to develop their practical skills with practical classes, and their technical skills in tutorials for each of the topics covered. During the course students will be led on at least one excursion to a commercial agricultural property, enabling the students to apply theoretical principles in a practical setting. The agricultural industry will be examined from the perspective of ethics, animal health reproduction and nutrition.
Summary
| Unit name | Animal Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA326 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Sarah Andrewartha |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- compare well-reasoned perspectives on a controversial topic in animal production using evidence and the principles of animal ethics and animal welfare
- apply the principles of low-stress stock handling to practical on-farm situations such as interacting with production animals and the design of animal handling facilities
- defend ideas and arguments in the area of animal science using relevant research
- explain animal management programs and techniques using your knowledge of digestive physiology, reproduction, genetics, health and disease, and biosecurity.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 50min lectures weekly + 1 x 3 hour practical or tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Multiple choice test (10%)|Short answer test (15%)|Examination (35%)|Multiple-choice test (10%)|Report (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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