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Introduction to Livestock Science and Genetics

Murdoch University
Murdoch , Australia
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Livestock Management | Animal Science | Veterinary Medicine
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Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries | Veterinary
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to Livestock Science and Genetics

The unit ANS101 - Introduction to Livestock Science and Genetics provides an overview of animal production systems, including characteristics of Australian livestock industries, fundamentals of pasture production, application of genetics in animal production systems, and farm safety.


Overview

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the unit, it is essential to select an offering from the available options.


Academic Contacts

Unit coordinator information is available upon selecting a specific offering.


Offerings

The unit is offered in the following formats:


  • MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING
    • Teaching period code: Semester 2-S2
    • Location: Murdoch
    • Attendance mode: Internal
    • Start year: 2018
    • End year: Ongoing
    • Self enrol: Yes
  • MURDOCH-UA6-INT-2018-ONGOING
    • Teaching period code: Summer-UA6
    • Location: Murdoch
    • Attendance mode: Internal
    • Start year: 2018
    • End year: Ongoing
    • Self enrol: No

Requisites

Exclusion

The unit excludes VET242 - Animal Systems I (3 cp).


Enrolment Rules

Enrolment in the unit is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Animal Science, Animal Science major, or Veterinary Biology major.


Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the unit, students will be able to:


  1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of animal production systems, including characteristics of Australian livestock industries, fundamentals of pasture production, application of genetics in animal production systems, and farm safety.
  2. Apply knowledge of animal production systems to solve and manage problems in the context of animal management and care, promoting animal health, and occupational health and safety on farms.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in basic animal handling and restraint, identification of livestock breeds, and evaluation of pasture.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
  6. Demonstrate professional conduct through compliance with relevant policies and standards relevant to accreditation bodies.

Unit Details

  • Unit version: 08
  • Version start date: 01/07/2021
  • End date: 31/12/2021
  • Owning college: College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education (PRE 2023)
  • Owning school: Agricultural Sciences (PRE 2023)
  • Credit points: 3
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