Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Gatton
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Veterinary Science School
This course focuses on dogs, cats and exotic animal species, the human-animal bond, and the role of pets in society. Students learn about the biology, behaviour and management of cattle, dogs, cats, companion birds, rodent pets, reptiles, and other exotic species. The course also explores topical issues about these species. Students will gain the required skills to enable them to competently handle and restrain common domestic and exotic animal species in this course and in ANIM1014 (Sem 1). After completing this training students will have the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required for them to successfully complete their preclinical extramural studies placements.
ANIM1120 is a foundational lecture and practical based course which provides knowledge and understanding of the principles behind the behaviour, ﾠhusbandry and management of common domestic ﾠanimals in addition to various rodent, reptile and exotic animal species. This course covers the role of pets in society and includes lectures on dogs, cats, birds (including backyard poultry), fish, reptiles and other exotic pet species. A ﾠpractical activity on comparative anatomy where students will dissect a variety of specimens is included in this course. Activity based practicals involve small group (~ 18 students) teaching which will involve hands-on interaction including handling, restraint. Thisﾠ practical component of the course will focus on preparing students to enable them to competently and safely complete their preclinical extramural studies placements and be able to progress to training in the clinical examination ofﾠanimals. ﾠﾠ
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANIM1014
Restrictions
Available to BVetTech students only.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo
Mrs Iffy Glendinning
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Lectures are scheduled on Mondays and practical classes are timetabled on Wednesdays throughout the Semester from Week 1 to 13. Please be aware that due to unforeseen circumstances it may be necessary to make changes to the timetable throughout the semester and so it is important to check ANIM1120 Blackboard site regularly. Students will be notified of changes to the timetable via Blackboard Announcements.
Practical classes
Requirements for attending pracs:
- Arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure you can access the facility
- Tie back long hair and remove or tape down jewellery to minimise safety risks
- Make sure you have eaten, are well hydrated and have water with you to avoid heat stress and exhaustion
Students enrolled in programs and courses that include a practical placement component (also known as work integrated learning, clinical immersion, clinical placement, clinical practice, externship, fieldwork, industry experience, industry study, internship, practicum, teaching practice, work placement) should refer to the University policy Fitness to Practise (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.30.14-fitness-practise) for detailed information on issues of competence and on management of concerns relating to patient and public safety.
Aims and outcomes
This course provides students with a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology of common domestic and exotic animal species including cattle, dogs, cats, birds (including backyard poultry), fish and other exotic species. Students will gain specific knowledge on the principles behind the behaviour, husbandry and management of domestic animal species and common exotic species.
Students will develop practical handling skills and understanding of professional responsibilities. This course provides students with the foundational knowledge and understanding required to complete the pre-clinical placements (Extra-Mural Studies [EMS]) required of the BVetTech program.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the fundamental anatomy and physiology of various domestic (or companion) animals and common exotic animal species.
LO2.
Identify and classify popular breeds of domestic (or companion) animals and common exotic animal species using veterinary terminology.
LO3.
Describe the role of pets in society, be able to access, review and appraise the major topical issues associated with companion animals.
LO4.
Consolidate animal behaviour, handling, husbandry, and management practical competence's from a safety perspective; to a standard appropriate for industry engagement.
LO5.
Design and justify preventative health programs for companion animals and common exotic animal species.
LO6.
Describe wildlife management practices and develop an understanding of wildlife professional responsibilities and ethical considerations.
LO7.
Review and critically appraise peer-reviewed veterinary medical literature.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement |
Veterinary Nursing on-line placement tool
|
PASS/FAIL |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Placement |
OH&S package
|
PASS/FAIL |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Placement |
Fear free Veterinary Certification Program
|
10% |
23/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Assessment Sequence: Practical Quizzes
|
20% |
19/08/2024 2:00 pm
Students are required to complete 4 quizzes arising from practical work. While each quiz can be completed after a student completes the related practical, it is a requirement that all quizzes be completed by the due date specified. |
| Presentation |
Behaviour interpretation and report presentation
|
20% |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Veterinary Nursing on-line placement tool
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Students in their own time during the semester will log-on and complete the Veterinary Nursing Online Clinical Placement Tool before the last day of teaching in Semester 2.
Hurdle requirements
Pass/FailSubmission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
OH&S package
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
UQ Faculty of Science prioritises the safety of our students on approved industry placements. As part of this commitment, an OH&S package has been developed by the UQ Student Enrichment and Employability Division for students to complete, specific to EMS. It is very important to note that this module is a pre-placement necessity, therefore, we require your participation in completing this package of modules. The package has been aptly termed, it indeed will take you less than 5 minutes to complete the 5 modules. While we have many mechanisms in place to safeguard your EMS experience, completing these short modules enables you to appreciate OH&S considerations as you prepare for EMS, and represents an additional means of promoting a safe working environment for you and your placement provider.
Students, in their own time during the semester, will self-enrol and complete the 5 in 5 Science course.
Hurdle requirements
Pass/FailSubmission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Fear free Veterinary Certification Program
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
23/08/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Students will log-on and complete the Fear free Veterinary Certification Program. This is an online Self-Directed Learning course. When students successfully complete this computer exercise, they will receive a certificate of completion.
This is a summative task, so students will receive a mark as well as a completion certificate. Students will receive full marks on completion of the task and submission of the completion certificate through an online submission portal made available on ANIM1120 Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment Sequence: Practical Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
19/08/2024 2:00 pm
Students are required to complete 4 quizzes arising from practical work. While each quiz can be completed after a student completes the related practical, it is a requirement that all quizzes be completed by the due date specified.
Task description
There will be a small quiz at the end of each of FOUR (4) practical classes with the quizzes relating to the content covered during each practical. Each Quiz has 5% weighting. The quizzes will be available via the ANIM1120 Blackboard site. The students need to complete the respective quiz exam after attending the practical.
Further information will be available on the ANIM1120 Blackboard site.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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.
A penalty of 10% will be added per day for late submission.
Behaviour interpretation and report presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
Task description
This exercise involves observing animal behaviour and preparation of a 3 to 5 min recorded presentation on a given topic. Guidelines outlining the requirements and structure of the report will be provided during the tutorial (starting week 5) and also made available on Blackboard under Assessment.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
A penalty of 10% will be added per day for late submission
End of Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This exam will examine all lecture content taught during Semester 2.
Hurdle requirements
The End of Semester exam is a hurdle and students must achieve 50% in this exam to pass ANIM1120.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0-29% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 30-44% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 45-49% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50-64% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65-74% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75-84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85-100% |
Additional course grading information
The End of Semester Exam is a hurdle, and the student should achieve 50% marks in the End of Semester Exams to PASS ANIM1120.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
For INSPERA exams, the summary page shows a ‘SUBMIT NOW’ button that students must click to submit their answers. After submission, students will receive a confirmation on the dashboard that they have submitted and can no longer edit responses. For all End of Semester exams with durations of 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes you will receive an additional 10 minutes of planning time to read the examination questions and plan your responses, but you may commence working if you wish. It’s essential that you check before the exam that your laptop meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the Library. Get familiar with Inspera provides the most up to date information for students about using Inspera. Power outlets will not be available during exams.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Ensuring work-life balance and seeking help at an early stage are key attributes for successful study at university. UQ Student Servicesﾠand the Student Union (UQU) provide many resources for students studying at UQ. Student Services provide a range of mindfulness programs and counselling services to help improve confidence and overall wellbeing. UQU also provide a range of student support, welfare and wellbeing resources.
If immediate help is needed, please call the 24/7ﾠUQ Counselling and Crisis Line 1300 851 998
1. Lecturersﾠwill provide students with recommended texts, websites and DVDs as necessary. The UQ Gatton Library has a comprehensive collection of texts covering the behaviour, husbandry and management of all species covered in this course.
2. Veterinary Support Personnel Networkﾠ(VSPN)
The Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) is for veterinary support staff working with, for, or in the field of veterinary medicine, under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Membership in VSPN is free.ﾠIn order to have access to all of VSPN's community features including message boards, chats, and CE, you will need to register.ﾠPlease check out this website!
3. Blackboardﾠ- The course will also be supported by a Blackboard web site. Blackboard can be accessed from the University's e-Learning site (http://www.elearning.uq.edu.au/).ﾠYou will need to log on using your UQ username & password.
For further information on Blackboard, students should refer to the following website -ﾠhttps://www.library.uq.edu.au/ask-it/learnuq-blackboard.
4. VetFolioﾠ- VetFolio brings together some of the best educational material in the industry through the combined efforts and resources of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). VetFolio puts education directly in the hands of veterinary professionals, empowering them to learn how they want, when they want. Vetfolio provides comprehensive education in the industry. Membership is free for students.ﾠhttp://www.vetfolio.com/veterinary-technician-resources.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Practical |
Animal Handling Practicals Species specific practicals: students will participate in small groups for 1. comparative anatomy practicals and handling and 2. Restraint practicals with dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Sub-activity: Group wise - Comparative anatomy of dogs, cats and Avian and exotic animal species - Week 1 - 4 Group wise - Animal handling - Week 5 -13 |
Lecture |
Lectures Lecture series on companion animal and exotic pet behavior, handling and management Sub-activity: Comparative Anatomy of dogs, cats and Aian and Exotic Animal species - Week 1 Companion Animal Handling & Restraint - Week 2 to 3 Birds and Exotics Animal species and their Husbandry - Week 3 to 8 Dog Sports & Service dogs - Week 9 Companion Animal Nutrition, Husbandry, Housing & Enrichment - Week 10 to 11 Industry Placements lecture - Week 11 |
|
Information technology session |
Animal management-husbandry online placement tool Completion of a series of online simulated farm scenarios in preparation for commencement of preclinical extramural studies (EMS) - To be completed in Week 1 to 4 |
|
Tutorial |
Behaviour interpretation and report presentation Presentation preparation on a given topic and submission. To be completed in Week 5 to 12 |
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: