agr1emg equine microbiology and genetics
EQUINE MICROBIOLOGY AND GENETICS
AGR1EMG
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces the principles of microbiology and genetics relating to horses. Students will learn foundational biological concepts and their application to equine management. Topics will include the the role of micro-organisms in the environment and disease, the identification and effective bio-security strategies for key zoonotic pathogens of horses including Hendra virus and develop and understanding of the methods of controlling microbial growth and the application to feed processing, equine disease control and soil fertility. This subject introduces qualitative and quantitative genetics and their application to the breeding of horses is explored. Students will develop their laboratory skills in the safe handling of microorganisms and biological specimens.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This elective subject is offered subject to demand. The student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognize the major classes of microbes and parasites in relation to structure, life cycle and growth requirements, and describe appropriate treatment and control strategies
- Activities:
- Lectures, and practicals
02. Justiy, and safely and effectively perform, practical tasks involving handling of microbes and parasites
- Activities:
- Lectures, and practicals
03. Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of the basis of inheritance and genetics
- Activities:
- Lectures, and practicals
04. Discuss strategies to produce or select lines, groups or breeds of horses with specific qualitative traits
- Activities:
- Lectures, and practicals
Subject options
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Epping, 2018, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 29 - 42
Twelve 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
"12 x 3 hour lecture Classes per study period. (Semester)"
PracticalWeek: 29 - 42
Twelve 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12 x 3 hour practical Classes per study period. (Semester)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Laboratory Journal (1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Genetics assignment (1000 words) | 25 | 02, 03 | |
| Written exam (2 hours, 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |