ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
SCI1AAP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
TThis subject provides an overview of anatomy and biological processes that underpin growth, production and reproduction in the major agricultural animal species. Knowledge of animal physiology will be used to help students develop an understanding of a number of techniques used to enhance production and breeding stock. Applied animal genetics, environmental factors and animal welfare issues will also be introduced in an integrated approach and their impact on animal performance and production explored. Students will also investigate nutrition in ruminant and monogastric animals and the physiological processes necessary for production of meat, wool and milk. Students will apply their knowledge and understanding of animal behaviour theory to improve animal performance, handling and safety during a range of practical workshops.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals | Prescribed | Reece, WO 2009 | 4TH EDN, WILEY BLACKWELL, AMES IA |
| Readings | Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals | Recommended | Akers, R & Denbow, D 2008 | BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA, USA |
| Readings | Anatomy and physiology of farm animals | Recommended | Frandson, R, Wilke, W 7 Fails, A 2009 | 7TH EDN, WILEY BLACKWELL, BALTIMORE, MD |
| Readings | Animal nutrition | Recommended | McDonald, P, Edwards, R, Greenhalgh, J & Morgan, C 2011 | 7TH EDN PEARSON EDUCATION, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ. |
| Readings | Humane livestock handling - understanding livestock behaviour and building facilities for healthier animals | Recommended | Grandin, T, Deesing, M 2008 | STOREY PUBLISHING, USA |
| Readings | Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary | Recommended | Studdert, V, Blood, D & Gay, C 2012 | 4TH EDN, SAUNDERS, EDINBURGH |
| Readings | Spurgeon's color atlas of large animal anatomy the essentials | Recommended | McCracken, O, Kainer, R & Spurgeon, T 2006 | BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA |
Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study (1500 words) | 40 | |
| Oral presentation on an aspect of production animal anatomy & physiology (20 mins, 1000 words equiv) | 30 | |
| Quizzes (6 x 30 minutes) | 30 |