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<p>This unit will analyse the basic parameters of animal health with respect to symptomatic observation and measurement of disturbance to body function through to clinical diagnostic methods. Disease states will be explored as case studies of common diseases in farm and pet animals and via analysis of the impacts of disease on the various organ systems of the body. Disease treatment and control methods will be described together with basic information on microbial infection systems relevant to animal protection and treatment. Information concerning specific health issues in various species will be explored via a number of examples. Content delivery by specialist animal welfare and veterinary staff will be used to detail these examples and provide practical contexts. Field studies and on-campus laboratories will explore the techniques and analyses of modern veterinary medicine.</p>
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<p>Animal management and disease provides students with comprehensive coverage of the key factors influencing animal health and disease. Unit content explores how environmental, nutritional and genetic factors can impact animal health and develops students’ knowledge of common diseases affecting veterinary animals. Students learn to recognise clinical signs of disease and understand the diagnostic methods used to investigate animal health problems, together with appropriate treatment and management options for diseased or immunocompromised animals. The unit integrates these concepts with practical and applied animal health contexts and incorporates data interpretation, research and professional communication skills, supporting students to develop analytical and evidence-based approaches to assessing and managing animal health and disease.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will analyse the basic parameters of animal health with respect to symptomatic observation and measurement of disturbance to body function through to clinical diagnostic methods. Disease states will be explored as case studies of common diseases in farm and pet animals and via analysis of the impacts of disease on the various organ systems of the body. Disease treatment and control methods will be described together with basic information on microbial infection systems relevant to animal protection and treatment. Information concerning specific health issues in various species will be explored via a number of examples. Content delivery by specialist animal welfare and veterinary staff will be used to detail these examples and provide practical contexts. Field studies and on-campus laboratories will explore the techniques and analyses of modern veterinary medicine.</p>
Unit content
<p>Animal management and disease provides students with comprehensive coverage of the key factors influencing animal health and disease. Unit content explores how environmental, nutritional and genetic factors can impact animal health and develops students’ knowledge of common diseases affecting veterinary animals. Students learn to recognise clinical signs of disease and understand the diagnostic methods used to investigate animal health problems, together with appropriate treatment and management options for diseased or immunocompromised animals. The unit integrates these concepts with practical and applied animal health contexts and incorporates data interpretation, research and professional communication skills, supporting students to develop analytical and evidence-based approaches to assessing and managing animal health and disease.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061101 - Veterinary Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scvet2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1020" target="_blank">SCBIO1020</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1002" target="_blank">SCENV1002</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p><strong>Explain the principles of animal health, including hygiene, nutrition, welfare and their influence on disease prevention and management.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Analyse and interpret clinical symptoms, diagnostic data, and case studies to inform disease identification and treatment strategies in veterinary contexts.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p><strong>Apply scientific methods and problem-solving approaches to investigate animal health issues and evaluate control measures.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p><strong>Critically evaluate and synthesise information from scientific literature and digital sources on animal disease and health management, using technologies responsibly.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p><strong>Communicate scientific findings, diagnostic interpretations, and recommendations effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences, using oral, written, and digital formats.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p><strong>Collaborate respectfully in laboratory and field settings while demonstrating ethical and professional standards in animal health investigation and disease control.</strong></p><p><br></p>
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<p>Comprehension assignments: Field studies describing an investigation, the approaches, the analysis and interpretation of data.</p>
<p>Scientific report(s)</p>
<p>20 - 50%</p>
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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<p>Research and communication assignment: research topical issues in animal health and prepare an oral report.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
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<p>A written test assessing students’ understanding and application of key concepts in animal health, disease recognition, diagnosis, treatment and management.</p>
<p>Tests</p>
<p>20 - 50%</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061101 - Veterinary Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scvet2001">View unit fees</a>
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