VET SC 7213RW - Wildlife and Conservation Practice
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7213RW Course Wildlife and Conservation Practice Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week plus 1 field trip Prerequisites VET SC 7000RW, VET SC 7002RW, VET SC 7006RW & VET SC 7001RW Restrictions Available to DVM students only Assessment Final exam, conservation medicine assignment, tutorial exams, pathology assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Wayne Boardman
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Explain how to diagnose and manage the common clinical conditions associated with native mammals, birds and herpetofauna 2 Discuss the fundamentals of zoo practice including preventative medicine programs, husbandry, welfare, biosecurity, breeding management and medical management of common clinical conditions 3 Describe the nutritional and environmental management of aquarium fish, exotic pets and laboratory animals and how to diagnose and manage common clinical conditions 4 Recognise wildlife disease is a threat to conservation and how climate change and other factors may affect the emergence of disease and describe the significant emerging infectious diseases of wildlife 5 Describe the principles of conservation medicine/ecohealth and conservation biology and
ecology as it applies to wildlife health and the describe relevant field procedures and the principles of vertebrate pest management6 Explain the basic principles of disease ecology and modelling 7 Critically review a topic relevant to conservation practice 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 2,3,4,5,6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,7 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,4,7 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3,6,7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3,5,6 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Roseworthy Library Resources
Online resources
Access to various animal holding facilities, including the Companion Animal Health Centre at Roseworthy, Adelaide & Monarto Zoos -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures, tutorials, practicals, case studies, field tripWorkload
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
The course is divided into three modules:
1. Wildlife, Avian and Zoo Practice
2. Aquarium Fish and Exotic Pet
3. Conservation Practice
Dependent on the availability of specimens and material, the topics below will be covered in a combination of lectures, practicals and tutorials. The Wildlife, Avian & Zoo Practice and Aquarium fish & exotic pet practice modules will be more practical-based, whereas the Conservation practice module will be more lecture & tutorial-based. The field trip will concentrate on aspects of the Zoo & Sanctuary component.
1. WILDLIFE, AVIAN AND ZOO PRACTICE
AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE
Topics covered will include the radiology, anaesthesia, common diagnostic and medical procedures management, nutrition and common health problems of native wildlife.
ZOOS AND SANCTUARIES
Topics covered will include the role of the veterinarian in zoos and conservation programs, preventative medicine programs, anaesthetic principles, the principles of zoo animal management as it pertains to the veterinarian and common health problems of selected taxa
2. AQUARIUM FISH AND EXOTIC PET PRACTICE
Topics covered will include the management, husbandry, anaesthesia, common diagnostic and medical procedures and common health problems in rabbits, small rodents, and aquarium fish.
3. CONSERVATION PRACTICE
Topics covered will include the principles of conservation Medicine/ecohealth and One Health and the principles of conservation biology and disease ecology as they pertain to veterinarians researching and managing wildlife health and disease problems and the effects of anthropogenic changes including climate change on the emergence and re emergence of infectious wildlife disease.Specific Course Requirements
Field Trip provides training in anaesthetic procedures of zoo and wildlife and provides understanding of endangered species conservation programs, zoo management and preventative health management in zoos at Monarto Zoo. -
Assessment
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 Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Pathology Assignments x 1 Summative Week 6 5% No 2,4 Conservation Medicine Presentation Summative Week 11-12 25% No 6,7 Tutorial Quizzes Formative & Summative Weeks 1,2,3,4,6,7,8, 10 20% Yes 1,6 Final Exam Formative & Summative Exam week 50% 1,6 Assessment Related Requirements
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Item Requirement for hurdle Is additional assessment available if studentdoes not meet hurdle requirement? Details of additional assessment, if known Tutorial Quizzes and Final Exam Attain a cumulative minimum score of 50% for the Tutorial Exam and Final examination
(i.e., 35 of the 70% allocated).Yes Students that do not attain this minimum requirement must attain a cumulative minimum of 45% to be eligible for an additional assessment, which will take the form of an
oral examination.Assessment Detail
Tutorial Quizzes (20% of final grade)
Students will undertake 8 mini examinations during each set of lectures. These will test the students understanding and knowledge of topics covered during the previous week. These exams will assist with formative learning.
Final Examination (50% of final grade)
Students will undertake a 3hour theory examination that will consist of a variety of question types including MCQ’s, and short answers.
Conservation Medicine Presentation (25% of final grade)
Students in small groups will critically review a topic relevant to a conservation practice/medicine topic and present as a power point presentation to lectures and fellow students. Students will receive a group mark.
Pathology Assignments (5% of final grade)
Students will complete one pathology assignments within 2 weeks of the practical.
Submission
No information currently available.
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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