agr3ah animal health
ANIMAL HEALTH
AGR3AH
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This unit presents the principles of parasitology and immunology as they pertain to diseases of domestic animals (livestock and companion animals) and wildlife. Major components include the animal immune system; host immune defence against parasitic diseases; the diagnosis and control of infection and disease; common parasitic diseases of animals; zoonotic diseases; animal biosecurity; metabolic and genetic animal diseases and illnesses.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorTerry Spithill
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1OF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Veterinary Immunology: Principle and Practice | Prescribed | Day, M.J. and Schultz, R.D. (2011) | MANSON PUBLISHING ISBN 9781840767436, CALL NO. 636.0896079 D2746 AVAILABLE AT BOOKSHOP |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTerry Spithill
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group oral presentation (15 minutes) | 3 | |
| Individual contribution to group analysis of publications | 10 | |
| One 2000 word laboratory report | 10 | |
| Short answer questions on laboratory work | 7 | |
| Two 2-hour examinations | 60 | |
| Weekly quizes on lectures | Participation in laboratory classes is compulsory. | 10 |