TV1101 - Veterinary Professional Life 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

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 Australian economy; principles of animal behaviour and animal welfare; the safe handling of common species of animals; common breeds of companion animal and livestock species

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the structure of the major animal industries in Australia and the significant contribution they make to the Australian society and economy;
• Recognise and name the common breeds of companion animal and livestock species;
• Describe concepts of animal behaviour and animal welfare;
• Identify the importance of ethics to the practice of veterinary science and the maintenance of professional standards;
• Describe the relationship between climate, plants, soils and animal production;
• Solve routine dosage calculations required in veterinary practice;
• Employ standards and guidelines to safely handle domestic animal species and match common equipment to names and applications;
• Appraise personal skills, including reflection and review to evaluate self-awareness, communication and group dynamics.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Mrs Elizabeth Parker
Contact hours:	30 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); on course assessment (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	PASS (>50%) EACH component of the subject (on-course assessment, written exam and practical exam). Attendance at Practical classes and workshops is compulsory. Safety competencies for practical animal handling are a hurdle requirement. You must achieve satisfactory performance in safety competencies to pass this subject.
Restrictions:	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.