TV1101 - Veterinary Professional Life 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| 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 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 and to improve communication, team work, literacy and numeracy skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the importance of ethics to the practice of veterinary science and the maintenance of professional standards;
- Employ standards and guidelines to safely handle domestic animal species and match common equipment to names and applications;
- Outline 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 e.g. cats, dogs, sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry and horses;
- Describe concepts of animal behaviour and welfare;
- Appraise personal and professional employability skills, including written communication and teamwork;
- Improve literacy and numeracy skills by the ability to collect, analyse and evaluate information and be able to solve routine dosage calculations required in veterinary practice.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, , Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); on course assessment (50%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | 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. |
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.