ANIMAL HEALTH

AGR3AH

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject presents the principles of parasitology and immunology as they pertain to diseases of domestic animals (mainly livestock) 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 and animal biosecurity. Using the knowledge learnt and the skills developed in this course, you will synthesise existing information and develop an integrated parasite management control programme to control parasitic disease. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential by developing the ability to tackle problems creatively and generate innovative approaches to disease control, now and in the future .

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Stear

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: BIO1MGC OR BIO1OF

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

Veterinary Immunology: Principle and Practice

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Day, M.J. and Schultz, R.D.

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: MANSON PUBLISHING

ISBN: 9781840767436

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Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Bowman, D.D

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: MOSBY/ELSEVIER

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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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and explain concepts in: the role the immune system plays in host defence against infection; parasite life cycles; pathogenesis caused by infection; diagnosis; treatment therapies; zoonotic diseases; animal biosecurity; animal metabolic and genetic diseases

02. Analyse and interpret experimental results from practical exercises and research articles to expand and consolidate understanding of concepts behind immune diagnosis of infection, parasite life cycles and drug resistance in parasites.

03. Synthesise knowledge from a range of sources and create an integrated parasite control programme using innovative combinations of treatment.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hayley Toet

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Three 6.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 21 - 21
One 6.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
This will be a disease simulation exercise which will be run by a guest lecturer.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 6.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be required to present a journal article allocated to their group.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Two x 2 hour final examinations (4,000-words equivalent) One exam for Immunology and one exam for Parasitology/Biosecurity	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1
Six online quizzes (500-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	6	SILO1
Case study investigation and report (2,000-words)Testing of cattle sera and faeces to detect the presence of liver fluke infection using two ELISAs and provision of treatment and management advice to the farmer.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2
One group oral presentation (1,000-word equivalent per student)Independent research activity to critically review a journal article on Immunology or parasitology (3 mins per student and total allocated time per group is 10 mins)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	12	SILO1, SILO2
Poster presentation (1,000-word equivalent)Using the knowledge learnt and the skills developed in this course, students will synthesise existing information and develop an integrated parasite management control program to control parasitic infections in cattle and sheep.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	12	SILO1, SILO3
Practical worksheet and drawings (250-words equivalent)Analysis of field samples to detect the presence of parasitic infections and examination of microscopic parasite specimens to identify their characteristic anatomical features.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2