ANIML SC 3100RW - Laboratory Animal Science III

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This course aims to instil the major principles of the study of laboratory animals and their utilisation for teaching, research and commercial purposes. This will include developing a scientific understanding of the applications and limitations of various laboratory animal species in addition to practical experience in animal handling and other procedures. Topics will include animal handling, breeding, feeding, maintenance, minor interceptions and minor surgical procedures. Students will be involved with a research project in which relevant aspects of laboratory animal science will be undertaken. Species studied will include mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits. The student will become familiar with processes associated with induction of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders which affect humans, in rats and mice. These disorders could include chemotherapy-induced mucositis, gastric ulceration and inflammatory bowel disease. Students will also be exposed to the ways in which the animal models can be utilised, for example, in the testing of new treatment modalities.

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Course Details

Course Code	ANIML SC 3100RW
Course	Laboratory Animal Science III
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	BIOLOGY 1101, AGRIC 2500WT/RW, ANIML SC 2530RW

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Gordon Howarth

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Knowledge and understanding of the scientific importance and physical requirements associated with aspects of laboratory animal handling, breeding, feed, maintenance, and minor surgical procedures
2	Familiarity with processes associated with induction of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders which affect humans through models in laboratory animal species
3	Knowledge of the use of animal models
4	Familiarity with the location, analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources
5	Development of ability to handle a variety of laboratory animal species, including the collection of material from these specimens
6	Development of team-work through the collation and presentation of information in small team-based projects

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4,6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3,5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4,6

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

1 x 2hr lectures, 1 x 1 hr tutorial, 1 x 3hr practical per week

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g.,
lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

Lectures - Backgound on uses for laboratory animals, including teaching. Physiological features determining suitability of different species. Development of scientific hypotheses and use of laboratory animals to address hypotheses. Biotechnological, biomedical and agricultural end-points for laboratory animals in research.

Tutorials - Development of hypotheses and planning research proposals.

Practical classes - Handling animals. Minor procedures - injections, labelling, blood collection
etc.

Work experience - spend time in an Animal Care Facility performing multiple tasks associated with animal
welfare.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Hurdle	Learning Outcome
Written Exam	Summative	30%	No	1,2,3
Research reports	Summative	40%	No	1,4,7,8
Oral Presentation	Summative	10%	No	1,4
Assignment	Summative	10%	No	1,2,3,4
Participation	Summative	10%	No	1,2,3,4,7,8

Assessment Detail

Written Exam (Total weighting 30%): A 3 hour final exam will cover the theory aspects of the course.

Research reports (Total weighting 40%): Students will complete a major Practical report (weighting of 25%) based on data collected during practical classes which will be due at the end of semester. Students will also complete three minor practical reports (worth 5% each), one based on material covered in the 1st two weeks of semester and to be completed within the practical time, and the other to involve statistical analysis and interpretation of results of material collected during a practical class.

Oral presentation (Total weighting 10%): students will be provided with journal articles relating to a specific aspect of the course and will have to critically evaluate these articles along guidelines that are also provided. Their results are to be presented as an oral presentation to the class.

Assignment (Total weighting 10%): students will research and discuss the guidelines and convention of animal ethics applications for research and teaching

Participation (Total weighting 10%): student participation in practicals, lectures and tutorials. This is a mark for engagement and participation (not for attendance).

Submission

Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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