TV1101 - Veterinary Professional Life 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
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Available only to BVSc students
The aim of the subject is to provide knowledge and understanding of: the diversity of career opportunities available to veterinarians; the importance of animals to society and to the Australain economy; principles of animal behaviour and animal welfare; the safe handling of common species of animals; common breeds of companion animal and livestock species; the theory and application of genetics to breeding major domestic animal species.
Learning Outcomes
- understand the importance of animal industries to the Australian economy;
- be familiar with the diversity of career opportunities available to veterinarians;
- be familiar with the common breeds of companion animal and livestock species;
- understand concepts of animal behaviour and animal welfare;
- understand the theory and application of genetics to animal breeding.
Graduate Qualities
- A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
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| Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor John Cavalieri |
| Lecturers: | molhc, tvlaf, tvpms. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (20%); (30%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.