sci1aap animal anatomy and physiology
ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
SCI1AAP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This 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 you 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. You will also investigate nutrition in ruminant and monogastric animals and the physiological processes necessary for production of meat, wool and milk. You will apply their knowledge and understanding of animal behaviour theory to improve animal performance, handling and safety during a range of practical workshops.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAkers, R & Denbow, D
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA, USA
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Humane livestock handling - understanding livestock behaviour and building facilities for healthier animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGrandin, T, Deesing, M
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSTOREY PUBLISHING, USA
ISBNN/A
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Animal nutrition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcDonald, P, Edwards, R, Greenhalgh, J & Morgan, C
Year2011
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ.
ISBNN/A
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Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorStuddert, V, Blood, D & Gay, C
Year2012
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherSAUNDERS, EDINBURGH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Spurgeon's color atlas of large animal anatomy the essentials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcCracken, O, Kainer, R & Spurgeon, T
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA
ISBNN/A
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Anatomy and physiology of farm animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFrandson, R, Wilke, W 7 Fails, A
Year2009
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherWILEY BLACKWELL, BALTIMORE, MD
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorReece, WO
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherWILEY BLACKWELL, AMES IA
ISBNN/A
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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
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Summer 2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will run on 2 days /week
LectureWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will run on 2 days /week
WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
Two 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will run on 2 days /week
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case Study (2,000-words)A case study which analyses production animal health, welfare, behaviour and environmental issues from a physiological perspective | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO6 |
Oral presentation (15 mins + 5 mins questions, 1,000-words equivalent total)An oral presentation on an aspect of production animal anatomy and physiology | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Two tests (1,000-words equivalent total)15% each, 2 x 30 minute online tests, 500 word equivalent each | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |