AGRI 2003 Animal Health and Welfare
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300834
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Description This subject will introduce students to the major issues related to animal health and welfare that form essential knowledge for those working with animals. In particular, students will gain an understanding of disease and methods for disease control as well as an introduction to disease diagnosis. In addition, students will gain knowledge about the relationships between animal management and the health and welfare expectations for domesticated and wild animals. The causes of common animal diseases will be introduced as well as the legal obligations of those owning, working or observing animals with respect to maintaining and monitoring their health and welfare.
School Science
Discipline Animal Husbandry
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) BIOS 1001
Equivalent Subjects AGRI 2002 - Animal Health and Welfare
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report: Written investigatory report on animal disease | 2,000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
| Mid semester quiz | 1 hour | 30 | N | Individual |
| Final Quiz | 2 hours | 50 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods