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<p>This unit will provide an opportunity to explore the problems and threats to animal species in the human environment. A series of case studies allows students to explore issues raised by agricultural production techniques and in the management of pest species. In addition, natural animal populations are under significant stress due to human impacts including climate change and habitat destruction. Students will explore examples of topical issues in these various systems for a range of animal species and will develop possible solutions. Students will carry out research and analysis for each of the case studies and present their findings to their peers, lecturers and industry experts. Success in the subject will depend on the student`s ability to work in groups and individually to produce oral and written reports exploring solutions to current and difficult scientific and ethical issues.</p>
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<p>•Animal management of endangered and pest species<br>
•Climate change and animal health<br>
•Animal welfare guidelines and concerns for the production and sale of animals</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 provide an opportunity to explore the problems and threats to animal species in the human environment. A series of case studies allows students to explore issues raised by agricultural production techniques and in the management of pest species. In addition, natural animal populations are under significant stress due to human impacts including climate change and habitat destruction. Students will explore examples of topical issues in these various systems for a range of animal species and will develop possible solutions. Students will carry out research and analysis for each of the case studies and present their findings to their peers, lecturers and industry experts. Success in the subject will depend on the student`s ability to work in groups and individually to produce oral and written reports exploring solutions to current and difficult scientific and ethical issues.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Animal management of endangered and pest species<br> •Climate change and animal health<br> •Animal welfare guidelines and concerns for the production and sale of animals</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scvet3001">061101 - Veterinary Science</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=SCVET2001" target="_blank">SCVET2001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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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K1
<p>Recognise the importance of human management in both natural and agricultural systems</p>
K2
<p>Describe the complexity of wild and domestic animal management and the ethical, ecological and human behavioural issues that impact on animal health and welfare</p>
K3
<p>Discuss the role of research in the development of clear advice and guidelines to solve such issues</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate an ability to work productively in groups to co-operatively solve difficult issues</p>
S2
<p>Develop communication skills in understanding scientific articles, synthesizing information, writing client-based reports</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking to concepts and solutions in animal management</p>
S4
<p>Exhibit ethical and responsible attitudes to animal welfare and in the development of scientific writing and reporting of results; working in small groups; problem solving and understanding plagiarism</p>
A1
<p>Apply theoretical knowledge in animal management to suggest possible solutions to ameliorate ecological and human behavioural impacts on animal health and welfare</p>
A2
<p>Discern complex ethical issues involved in animal management and rationally analyse the diverse views by stakeholders</p>
A3
<p>Recognise the complex issues involved in animal management in both natural and agricultural systems</p>
Assessment
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<p>Communication assignment: Students will work in small group to present findings on topical issues of human impact on animal management</p>
<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Executive summaries: Students will complete scientific reports that assist in development of required knowledge and skills</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>20 - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, S4, A1, A3
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<p>Case Study Essay: A consultants style report analysing problems, issues, potential solutions and recommendations on topical issues in animal health</p>
<p>Written report</p>
<p>20 - 50%</p>
K1, K2, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary 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
<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>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scvet3001">061101 - Veterinary Science</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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