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19. Bachelor of Animal Science and Management
    19.1. Course objectives
    19.2. Career opportunities
    19.3. Course outline

19. Bachelor of Animal Science and Management

This course, offered at the Parkville campus, provides an understanding of animals, their biology and ecology, their management in natural and farm production systems and as companions to humans. The course provides grounding in the technical, ethical and welfare considerations attached to human-animal interactions.

19.1. Course objectives

Students who have completed this course should have acquired:

• the scientific knowledge required to care for and manage animals across a range of disciplines;

• a high level of understanding and appreciation in a more specialised area of the animal sciences as applied in animal industries, companion animal management and animal models for scientific studies;

• an ability to work within and contribute to the development of ethical practices in all human-animal interactions;

• enhanced skills in communication, teamwork, group leadership, IT and the gathering, management, analysis and reporting of information.

19.2. Career opportunities

Graduates in animal science and management may find employment in a wide range of animal production, biomedical, environmental and service industries, community organisations concerned with animal welfare as well as advising and consulting. Students graduating with honours from this course will be well prepared for continuing studies and research in the animal sciences, including the specialised areas of genetics, physiology, nutrition, animal welfare and animal production.

19.3. Course outline

Pass degree:

A total of 300 points must be obtained comprising:

• 125 points of core subjects

• 50 points of subjects taken in the third year of study toward a chosen focus area:

  • animal production and management systems

    The aim of this focus area is to develop the student's understanding of the principles and practice of managing animals for economic gain. This knowledge can be applied to extensive and intensive farm animal production (for example, in the sheep meat, wool, beef, dairy and pig industries), as well as other animal enterprises and industries such as horse rearing or deer farming. Students selecting this area would be expected to take subjects such as Animal Production Systems, Advanced Topics in Animal Science, Applied Animal Reproduction, and Advanced Animal Management Systems.

  • animal welfare and behaviour

    The aim of this focus area is to develop the student's knowledge, and ability to apply knowledge of animal behaviour, of animal-animal and human-animal interactions in diverse natural and managed environments for conservation and production purposes. Students selecting this area would be expected to take subjects such as Applied Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare, Animal Production Systems, and Advanced Topics in Animal Science.

  • animal physiology and nutrition

    The aim of this focus area is to develop the student's knowledge, and ability to apply knowledge, of physiological processes underlying animal function and performance, considering also responses to climatic environment, nutritional conditions and stressors. Physiology and nutrition will be developed on a comparative basis from general principles to the specific function for a wide array of animal species. Students selecting this area would be expected to take subjects such as Exercise and Environmental Physiology, Advanced Topics in Animal Science, Applied Animal Reproduction and Special Studies in Animal Science.

  • animal genetics and breeding

    The aim of this focus area is to develop the student's understanding of how differences in genes at the molecular level evolve, how these differences affect traits relevant to animal production, ecology and disease, and how these genetic differences can be managed for the benefit of animal owners and for genetic conservation. The use of selection, crossbreeding and biotechnology will be covered. Students selecting this area would be expected to take subjects such as Molecular Biology Breeding and Biotechnology, Advanced Topics in Animal Science, Genetics and Animal Breeding, and Applied Animal Reproduction.

  • equine management

    The aim of this focus area is to develop the student's knowledge of principles and practices in management and care of horses for best welfare and performance in the human-animal interactions of sport and leisure. Students selecting this area would be expected to take subjects such as Equine Management Systems, Animal Welfare, Exercise and Environmental Physiology and Applied Animal Reproduction.

  Honours degree requirements:

  A total of 400 points must be obtained comprising:

  • completion of the requirements for the three-year degree

  • a 50-point Industry Research Project

  • four electives as specified below

Students will be selected into the honours program on the basis of their performance in all 300-level subjects. Course planning will in all years take into account the preferred progression path and any prerequisites required in that progression.

Note: Students intending to attempt to transfer to the BVetSc degree should consult the section of the Undergraduate Handbook dealing with entry requirements for that degree and discuss BAnScMan subject selection with the BAnScMan course coordinator. Selection of first-year subjects will be on the basis of individual counselling.

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