Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) | Adelaide University Calendar

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Program Code

BSC

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program offers a broad range of animal science courses that cover wildlife, livestock, companion and laboratory animal species. The program has a strong emphasis on the practical skills utilised in the area of animal science. In the first year level, students undertake foundation science courses which form the background for later studies in areas such as animal physiology, nutrition, breeding and management. Level I involves studies at both North Terrace and Roseworthy campuses, while the core elements of the rest of the program will be based at the Roseworthy campus. This program will require completion of at least 200 hours of professional work experience to be completed by mid-semester break of Semester 2 of the third year of the program.

The Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Q Fever Vaccinations: Students in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) are required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (unless initial skin test indicates pre-existing immunity).

Condition of Continuing Enrolment

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Animal Science).

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

Core courses to the value of 54 units.
Elective courses to the value of 18 units.
Work based training/extra mural studies.

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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 54 units.

Level I

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ANIML SC 1015RW	Animal Handling & Husbandry I	3
ANIML SC 1016RW	Principles in Animal Behaviour Welfare Ethics I	3
BIOLOGY 1101	Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells	3
BIOLOGY 1202	Biology I: Organisms	3
STATS 1004	Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)	3

and

Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
CHEM 1100	Chemistry IA	3
CHEM 1200	Chemistry IB	3

or

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
CHEM 1101	Foundations of Chemistry IA	3
CHEM 1201	Foundations of Chemistry IB	3

Level II

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ANIML SC 2501RW	Genes and Inheritance II	3
ANIML SC 2502RW	Wildlife Management II	3
ANIML SC 2503RW	Livestock Production Science II	3
ANIML SC 2506RW	Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIA	3
ANIML SC 2507RW	Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIB	3
ANIML SC 2530RW	Animal and Plant Biochemistry II	3
ANIML SC 2540RW	Animal Microbiology and Virology II	3
ANIML SC 2545RW	Animal Health II	3

Level III

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ANIML SC 3015RW	Animal Nutrition and Metabolism III	3
ANIML SC 3520RW	Research Methodology for Animal Sciences III	3
ANIML SC 3525RW	Professional Skills in Animal Science	3

Work Based Training/Extra Mural Studies

To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training/Extra Mural Studies students must adhere to the following:
Students must complete at least 200 hours of work experience including satisfactorily completing all associated assessment items. Participation in work placements can begin after the successful completion of ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling and Husbandry I (or equivalent) and vaccination for Q fever.

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ENV BIOL 1002	Ecological Issues I	3
PHYSICS 1008	Physical Aspects of Nature I	3
PHYSICS 1101	Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA	3

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
AGRIBUS 3017WT	Business Management for Applied Sciences III	3
AGRIBUS 3500WT	Agricultural Economics and Policy III	3
AN BEHAV 3020RW	Animal Management	3
ANIML SC 3018RW	Pig Production - Science into Management III	3
ANIML SC 3019RW	Ecology and Management of Vertebrate Pests III	3
ANIML SC 3043RW	Animal Biotechnology III	3
ANIML SC 3045RW	Animal Breeding and Genetics III	3
ANIML SC 3046RW	Animal Reproduction III	3
ANIML SC 3100RW	Laboratory Animal Science III	3
ANIML SC 3250RW	Animals and the Law	3
ANIML SC 3515RW	Parasitology III	3
ANIML SC 3530RW	Companion Animal and Equine Studies III	3
ENTREP 3900	eChallenge	3
SCIENCE 3500	Science International Study Tour	3
SCIENCE 3520	Science Experience III	3
SCIENCE 3550	International Experience III	3
SPATIAL 3007WT	GIS for Environmental Management III	3
SPATIAL 3020WT	GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III	3

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:08:46