ANIML SC 3250RW - Animals and the Law
Roseworthy Campus - Winter - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 3250RW Course Animals and the Law Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact 10 day intensive Assessment Theory exam, written assignment, case study, practical report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Alexandra Whittaker
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 a knowledge of the basic framework of animal-related legislation in Australia 2 Show how the law is applied to animals and animal-based enterprises 3 Interpret and apply legislation to animal-based enterprises 4 Show an understanding of the difficulties in creating legislation relevant to animals and animal-based enterprises 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. 1, 2, 3, 4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 3, 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 3, 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 2, 4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Bruce, A. 2012 Animal Law in AustraliaRecommended Resources
Additional resources as available in the Roseworthy and Barr Smith Libraries Access to various animal enterprises, such as the RSPCA, Animal Welfare League, animal production & housing facilities. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will run as a 3 week intensive course including blocks of lectures and field trips to various animal enterprises in the first 2 weeks. The third week will be self study time to allow for assignment completion and preparation for and sitting of the theory exam.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
Lecture topics to be covered during the course are:
- Philosophical basis for Animal Law
- The current legal status of animals
- Overview of existing legal framework
- Key provisions of animal welfare legislation
- Regulation of the treatment of companion
- animals
- Regulation of the treatment of farm animals
- Regulation of wild animal welfare
- Regulation of animal testing
- Animal rights movement
- International law
- Litigation & enforcement
- Companion animals (vet clinic, RSPCA, Animal Welfare League)
- Animal Research
- Laboratory Animal facilities
- Intensive production facility (piggery or poultry)
- Captive animal facility (zoo)
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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 Open
Book Theory ExamSummative 3rd week of course
40% No 1, 2, 3, 4 Case Study Summative 3rd week of course 45% No 1, 2, 3 Legal
case role playSummative 2nd week of course 10% No 3, 4 Learning
reflectionFormative & Summative 1st week of course 5% No 1, 3 Assessment Detail
Theory Exam (40%): Students will sit a 3 hr theory exam at the end of the 3rd week of the intensive course. The exam will be a combination of types of questions, including short and long answers.
Case Study (45%): Students will submit a 3000 word case study based on an example provided to them. The students will be expected to discuss the case in relation to previous published cases and its relevance towards animal ethics & welfare. Students will be expected to provide critical interpretations and personal viewpoints. This will be due in the 3rd week of the intensive course – time will be provided throughout the course for assignment preparation.
Legal case Role Play (10%): Students will form small groups and perform a legal role play (moot) on
a case given to them, or one of their choice. This tests the ability to use legal reasoning and argue based on the relevant law.
Learning reflection (5%): Students will undertake the legal writing activity available on myuni: Writing and Speaking at Uni AU_LTDU_0004 and write a 500 word reflection on the activity.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 .
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