TV1002 - Veterinary Professional Life 2
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences (pre 2015) |
Available to BVSc students only
This subject follows on from Veterinary Professional Life 1 and AG1007, with the aim of providing knowledge of the animal and livestock industries including grazing land management; an understanding of the diversity of career opportunities available to veterinarians; an introduction to animal welfare and behaviour; the theory and application of genetics to breeding major domestic animal species; developing skills to safely handle a range of animal species; an introduction to surgical instruments and suturing skills. Included in this subject are Personal and Professional Development workshops which aim to provide students with the skills necessary to practice as a veterinarian in our changing world and to equip them with the skills to succeed in this course.
Learning Outcomes
- The diversity of career opportunities available to veterinarians;
- The principles of animal behaviour as a foundation to safely handle a variety of animal species;
- The welfare of ethical issues in the use of animals for food and fibre production, sport, companionship, entertainment and research;
- Aspects of genetics relevant to animal breeding programs;
- The importance of animal industries to the Australian economy.
| Prerequisites: | TV1101 AG1007 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | TV1200 AG1003 AG1004 TV1203 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2014 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Sandra De Cat |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); (40%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Attendance at practical classes and workshops is compulsory. A pass standard in animal handling is required. |
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An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
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.