Key facts
UNE unit code: ANPR417
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
In both production settings and the natural environment, Australian and global animal populations are vulnerable to threats from disease.
This unit explores the significant impacts of disease in animals within different animal industries or systems.
Examining key disease processes, the unit introduces you to investigation and control principles, and regulatory aspects of disease control.
You will learn about the biology of gastrointestinal parasites and principles of control, focusing on grazing animals.
Next you will gain in-depth knowledge of the major diseases and health management principles of sheep, chickens, pigs, dogs, horses, Australian native animals, and grazing, feedlot beef and dairy cattle.
During the intensive school you will gain insights into the management and control of a range of diseases as you undertake post mortem examinations of sheep and chickens, perform laboratory testing on samples and undertake problem-based disease solving exercises.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 August 2024 | 10 August 2024 | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings |
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of and be able to describe, analyse critically and evaluate the major health problems in farm animals, dogs, horses and Australian wildlife;
- demonstrate an advanced cognitive and technical understanding of the impact of animal diseases in a biological and economic sense;
- demonstrate an advanced cognitive and technical understanding of the integrated control of disease in the different animal species, and the role of good husbandry in maintaining animal health;
- demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility in the recognition and appropriate treatment of animal disease problems; and
- analyse critically, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities and communicate them to others efficiently in written and verbal form.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Review some aspect of an important infectious disease No. Words: 1500 |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Review some aspect of an important non-infectious disease No. Words: 1500 |
| Mid Trimester Quiz | Yes | 15% | All offerings | No. Words: 800 |
| Seminar | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Present a 10 minute seminar talk on some aspect of Assignment 1 or 2 |
| Final Examination | Yes | 35% | All offerings |
Learning resources
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