agr1aas introduction to animal and agricultural sciences
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDilhani Premaratna
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsAGR1SYS OR AGR1ANS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFor students taking the animal option: Rees PA
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER.
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Introduction to Animal Science. Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDamron WS
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH ED
PublisherPRENTICE HALL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Zoo Animals. Behaviour, Management, and Welfare.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFor students taking the animal option only: Hosey G, Melfi V & Pankhurst S
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD.
ISBNN/A
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URLN/A
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Scientific Farm Animal Production. An Introduction to Animal Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorField TG & Taylor RE
Year2012
Edition/Volume10TH ED
PublisherPRENTICE HALL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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For students taking the agriculture option: Agriculture in Australia. An Introduction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFor students taking the agriculture option: Malcolm B, Sale P, Leury B and Barlow S
Year2009
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Introduction to Animal Science.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPond WG & Pond KR
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDilhani 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 |