TV1101 - Introductory Veterinary Science

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.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• On course assessments - (40%) - Group & Individual.

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

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.