Science, Engineering and Technology

KLA326

2012  KLA326  Animal Science

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Offered in 2012

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA326 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Core components include introductory molecular and quantitative livestock genetics and breeding, selection principles and practices, genetic evaluation of animals, new genetic technologies in livestock improvement, reproductive physiology and artificial insemination, ruminant and monogastric animal health.Non-corecomponents include poultry science and egg production, dairy science and milk production, meat science and beef production, swine science and pig production, wool science and sheep production.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (60%), computer and laboratory practicals, excursions, scientific journal critique and reports (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 26 lectures, 39 hrs practicals/tutorials/seminars

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KLA211 or equivalent

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr Aduli Malau-Aduli (Coordinator)

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