James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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TV1101 - Introductory Veterinary Science
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Available only to BVSc students.
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- On course assessments - (40%) - Group & Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attend all the practical sessions, workshops and field trips (100%) unless for medical reasons or exceptional circumstances Attempt all and achieve a minimum of 50% across all combined summative on-course assessment activities and a satisfactory standard in each identified hurdle, as outlined in each assessment items criteria
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Estelle Venter DR Sandra De Cat Professor Margaret Reilly |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Margaret Reilly MS Sally Watts Professor Maxine Whittaker Professor Estelle Venter DR David Blignaut Assoc. Professor Janice Lloyd DR Leo Foyle DR Prisca Noble MR Christopher Gardiner DR Sandra De Cat DR Carolynne Joone DR Sarah-Jane Wilson MS Josephine Penny Professor William Tranter DR Donnalee Taylor DR Donna Martin DR Maree Corkeron Assoc. Professor John Cavalieri DR Orachun Hayakijkosol |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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