Applied Animal Biology (ANIM1020)

Course overview

This course will give students the necessary understanding on the evolution of the structure of animals and provide a strong base on which to build future knowledge. An understanding of animal anatomy is essential for the understanding of systems within the body.

Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

This course is designed for first year students as an introduction to animal anatomy.ﾠ It will encourage students to explore the origins, diversity, evolution and structure or animals. It will give you the necessary background on which to build your future knowledge base for ANIM2057 (Applied Animal Physiology).

This course has mandatory immunisation requirements due to an increased risk of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) for students working with animals or in agricultural environments. Students will be asked to provide evidence of immunity to Q fever via my.UQ My Requests as a condition of enrolment in this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

Course requirements

Assumed background

It is assumed that you have completed AGRC1021.

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

AGRC1020; ANIM2051

Restrictions

Any student that has completed BIOL1020, BIOL1030 or BIOL1040 will need permission from the Faculty of Science to enrol into ANIM1020. Please contact the Faculty of Science. Restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

This course expects 10 committed student hours a week. This includes:

If you do not come to the Lectures and associated tutorials then you need to make sure you spend time (in conjunction with any additional Resource Material you will find on the Blackboard site)ﾠwatching the Zoom Video and reading the lecture material which will be posted online on the Blackboard site.ﾠ

Lectures and Tutorials will be run in-person and recorded.

Practicals must be attended in-person and will be conducted using the prescribed practical manualﾠand assessmentﾠinformation provided via Bb.

Aims and outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide you with an introduction to anatomy and the anatomical diversity of animals.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Sequential Practical Submission 1

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

2/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Practical Submission 2

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

16/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Practical Submission 3

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

30/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

In-semester Exam

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

30%

Due date

In-semester Saturday

31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Sequential Practical Submission 4

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

20/09/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Practical Submission 5

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

4/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Practical Submission 6

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

5%

Due date

18/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Report via the assessment link created in the course blackboard site by the due date and time. Legal Declaration: By submitting your work, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

The Woolly Mammoth

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Portfolio

Weight

40%

Due date

25/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L04

Task description

Submission guidelines

Students must submit their assignment, in Blackboard, via the Turnitin link by the submission deadline. You should keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. When results and feedback are available, students will be advised by email or via an announcement on the course Blackboard site. Legal Declaration By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Course Grading Rules and Assessment Hurdles

You must address any additional assessment requirements identified in this ECP

In order to obtain a passing grade for this course, students must achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% for all assessment items AND submitﾠthe Woolly Mammoth assignment.

The practical exercise is a major part of this course and provides a hands-on understanding of the theoretical knowledge you will gain through the lectures. Demonstration of the laboratory techniques is compulsory. Learning objectiveﾠ3ﾠcannot be achieved without participating in theﾠpracticals. Hence, Students must attend at least 80% of the practicals (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) to pass this course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Please note the following when writing assignments

You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.

Presentation of work

Your Laboratory prac work should be presented in a clear and legible way.ﾠ

Difficulties with assessing student work

The course coordinator or a colleague may contact you if there are any difficulties with assessing your work.

Practical non-attendanceﾠ

Acceptable evidence for practical non-attendance is similar to the evidence required for aﾠdeferred examination. The Practical sessions are timetabled activities, and if students miss a practical and request exemption/access to online material as relevant, they must provide documentation that shows they were unable to attend the practical on the relevant day. Documentation for ongoing conditions, such as Student Access Plans, are not acceptable evidence for missed Practical sessions.

TurnItInﾠ

Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site.ﾠ If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.ﾠ

Release of marks

Unless specifically indicated by the course coordinator,ﾠevery attempt will be madeﾠto haveﾠthe results for progressive assessment available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will not be available until grades release day.ﾠResults and feedback availability will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.

Re-mark Applications – refer to the University's Re-mark Policy to check your eligibility

Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:

• You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
• Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
• Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.

Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ﾠ

Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations)

Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the my.UQ website

• Apply for a deferred examination
• Information on supplementary assessment

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

• Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
• Immunisation

Course guidelines

Student immunisation requirements

The University policy Vaccination and Immunisation (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/2.60.08-vaccinations-and-immunisation) provides information about immunisation and screening requirements related to programs and courses. Failure to comply with student immunisation requirements can lead to an increased risk of serious illness occurring. Therefore, non-compliance will result in the relevant course/s being dropped from your enrolment under Section 3.2 of the Enrolment policy (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.40.11-enrolment).