TV5220 - Animal Reproduction and Management
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science. Other appropriately
trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Academic Head of Veterinary Science.
A review of current trends in reproductive physiology and biology of domestic animals
used for food and fibre production with emphasis on tropical conditions. Consideration
is also given to management procedures to achieve optimal reproductive rates.
Learning Outcomes
- explain and demonstrate knowledge of reproductive physiology and biology as they apply
to domestic animals and how these processes can be disrupted and reduce productivity
or manipulated to improve productivity;
- critically evaluate experimental data, scientific reports and theories in reproductive
physiology and biology;
- describe a range of management practices that can be used to optimise fertility within
tropical and temperate environments;
- be able to assess a sample of semen.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Complete the summative on-course assessment to a satisfactory standard. Students who
have not met the required standard in an on-course assessment item may be required
to resubmit that item to a satisfactory standard. Achieve an overall subject score
of 50% which is compiled from the sum of the results of the on-course assessment and
examination scores.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(TBC)
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Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 40 hours - online instruction, tutorials and practical classes
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.