INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
AGR1AAS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the first part of this subject you will be introduced to key concepts in animal science, including animal breeding, biotechnology, nutrition, growth, reproduction, lactation and animal welfare, and major global issues such as food security and environmental impacts of animal agriculture through flip teaching (weeks 1 - 7). You will then follow a more applied module (weeks 8-12), which varies according to the course you are enrolled in. Students taking the Agriculture Option will analyse agricultural issues like sustainability, climate and environment, and sustainable cropping and grazing systems. Students taking the Animal Option will research issues related to companion animals, laboratory animals, zoo animals and wildlife management.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: AGR1SYS OR AGR1ANS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: For students taking the animal option: Rees PA
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER.
ISBN: N/A
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Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Introduction to Animal Science. Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Damron WS
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 4TH ED
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Zoo Animals. Behaviour, Management, and Welfare.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: For students taking the animal option only: Hosey G, Melfi V & Pankhurst S
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Scientific Farm Animal Production. An Introduction to Animal Science
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Field TG & Taylor RE
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 10TH ED
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
For students taking the agriculture option: Agriculture in Australia. An Introduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: For students taking the agriculture option: Malcolm B, Sale P, Leury B and Barlow S
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Introduction to Animal Science.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Pond WG & Pond KR
Year: 2000
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 17 - 17
One 4.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 12
Two 4.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Wet lab
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 18 - 21
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five online theory quizzes (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online study exercises (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two practical/application quizzes (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three written assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sabine Wilkens
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 18 - 21
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five online theory quizzes (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online study exercises (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two practical/application quizzes (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three written assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Animal Option: wet labs and computer exercise
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 18 - 21
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Agriculture Option: Prograze
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five online theory quizzes (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online study exercises (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two practical/application quizzes (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three written assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five online theory quizzes (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online study exercises (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two practical/application quizzes (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three written assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dilhani Premaratna
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five online theory quizzes (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online study exercises (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two practical/application quizzes (400-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three written assignments (1,200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |