ANIML SC 3100RW - Laboratory Animal Science III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
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 or BIOLOGY 1401 or BIOLOGY 1001, AGRIC 2500WT/RW, ANIML SC 2530RW Assessment Research reports, oral presentation, written journal critique, assignment, participation and written exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Gordon Howarth
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate 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 Describe the processes associated with induction of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders which affect humans through the use of animal models in laboratory animal species 3 Locate, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources 4 Demonstrate the ability to handle a variety of laboratory animal species, including the collection of material from these specimens 5 Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
2 x 1hr lectures, 1 x 1hr tutorial, 1 x 3hr practical per weekWorkload
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 - Background 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. Monitoring animal behaviour. Minor procedures - injections, labelling, suturing, etc.
Field Trips - spend time in two facilities associated with laboratory animal use. -
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 Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Written Exam Summative 30% No 1, 2 Research reports Summative 40% No 1, 3 Animal Ethics Application Summative 15% No 1, 2, 3 Oral Journal Critique Summative 5% No 1, 3 Written Journal Critique Summative 10% No 4 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%) of around 5000 words based on data collected during practical classes which will be due at the end of semester. Students will also complete two minor practical reports, the first is a 1hr online quiz (worth 5%) based on material covered in the 1st two weeks of semester and to be completed within the practical time, and the other involves statistical analysis and interpretation of results of data collected during a practical class (worth 10%).
Animal Ethics Application (Total weighting 15%): Students will utilise the journal article allocated to them to research and discuss the guidelines and convention of animal ethics. They will then complete an animal ethics committee application form.
Oral presentation (Total weighting 5%): Working as a group of 4, 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 a 5 minute oral presentation to the class (with each student in the group providing a critique of one section of the journal article).
Written Journal Critique (Total weighting 10%): Working individually, students will critique all sections of the journal article allocated to them.
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 .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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