TV1201:03
Introductory Animal Science
Townsville
39 lectures, 30 hours practicals, 5 day field trip. Second semester.
Available to level 1 animal science students.
Staff: Professor P Summers.
The aim of the subject is to provide knowledge and understanding of: anatomy and histology of domestic animals, wildlife and vertebrate pests; the animal industries including their value to the Australian economy, location, breeds, structure and demography; conservation and management of wildlife, including the structure and function of State and Federal bodies charged with these responsibilities; international trade issues associated with livestock production and wildlife conservation and management; animal disease and quarantine issues in relation to livestock production, wildlife conservation and management and vertebrate pest species; common land types and uses in Australia and the impact of livestock production, native fauna and vertebrate pests on sustainability of the environment.
Learning Objectives:
- understand the importance of animal industries to the Australian economy;
- appreciate the value of wildlife and their contribution to biodiversity;
- be cognizant of the impact of vertebrate pests on the environment, including native flora and fauna and on livestock industries;
- be familiar with significant disease and quarantine issues of particular significance to Australia;
- understand selected aspects of comparative mammalian anatomy and histology;
- be skilled in the handling, restraint and examination of a range of domestic livestock and wildlife species.
Assessment by two written assignments (2,000 words each) (30%); three-hour written examination (50%); attendance at practical classes and field trips, including the preparation of reports (20%).