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.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE
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: This subject will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Akers, R & Denbow, D
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA, USA
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Humane livestock handling - understanding livestock behaviour and building facilities for healthier animals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Grandin, T, Deesing, M
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: STOREY PUBLISHING, USA
ISBN: N/A
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Animal nutrition
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: McDonald, P, Edwards, R, Greenhalgh, J & Morgan, C
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ.
ISBN: N/A
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Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Studdert, V, Blood, D & Gay, C
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: SAUNDERS, EDINBURGH
ISBN: N/A
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Spurgeon's color atlas of large animal anatomy the essentials
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: McCracken, O, Kainer, R & Spurgeon, T
Year: 2006
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA
ISBN: N/A
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Anatomy and physiology of farm animals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Frandson, R, Wilke, W 7 Fails, A
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN
Publisher: WILEY BLACKWELL, BALTIMORE, MD
ISBN: N/A
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Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Reece, WO
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: WILEY BLACKWELL, AMES IA
ISBN: N/A
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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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Summer 2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Penelope 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 |