VET SC 7223RW - Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7223RW Course Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week plus three field trips per Semester Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completion of Level I of DVM or equivalent Restrictions Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only Assessment Team based presentations, field trip report, examinations Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Wayne Boardman
Dr Kandarp PatelCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Describe zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases of veterinary public health significance 2 Understand and participate in contagious diseases management, including disease prevention and control programmes 3 Define and detect suspicious signs of notifiable/emerging/re-emerging and transboundary diseases 4 Explain conditions and measures to ensure the safety and suitability of food of animal origin including appropriate use of veterinary products to e.g. reduce antimicrobial resistance 5 Knowledge of national/state veterinary bodies, biosecurity procedures and protocols and legislation and provide leadership on ethical considerations involved in the use and care of animals by humans 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 - 5 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 - 5 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.
1 - 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.
1 - 5 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.
2, 4, 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
The various themes (see below) of the Veterinary Public health course will be introduced in the lectures (often by senior practicing figures currently working in the field), further enhanced by the tutorials and student researched topics (and presentations) within that theme.
External: During the practical component of the course, students will participate in visitations to abattoirs and other food processing facilities
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
- Overview of Veterinary Public Health – the animal-human interface
- Current issues in Veterinary Public health, zoonoses, transboundary and wildlife diseases
- Biosecurity
- Disease risk analysis
- Structure of the veterinary public health community (local, national, regional, international)
- National and international trade and disease control (role of World Organisation of Animal Health, state veterinary service, impact of World Trade Organisation, traceability etc.)
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles
- One health Concept
- Veterinary legislation
- Role of veterinarians in the safe production of meat including visits to abattoirs
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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 Mid Semester Exam Formative and summative Week 6 - 7 15% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Team based Presentation Formative and summative Weeks 10 - 12 10% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Field trip reports Summative Throughout semester 25% No 1, 4, 5 Final Exam Summative Exam week 50% Yes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with hurdle % needed or requirement to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student
does not meet hurdle requirement? Yes or NoDetails of additional assessment, if available Final Exam 50% Yes Additional examination Assessment Detail
Mid Semester Exam (15%):
Students will undertake a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam based on the first 6 weeks of the course.
Team based Presentation (10%):
Using disease management scenarios during the surveillance/disease outbreak workshops, students will work in a team of up to 6, research the issues and present their findings to the class and staff. Presentation content will be discussed by the whole class and marked by staff.
Field trip report (25%):
Students will produce one 2000 word report based on their field trip experiences throughout the semester. The report will be due within a fortnight of the respective field excursions being completed. Students unable to attend the field trips due to medical or compassionate circumstances must apply to the Course Coordinator for an alternative assessment which will fulfil the Course Learning Outcomes taught and examined in this assessment task.
Final Examination (50%):
Students will undertake a 3hr final examination which may include short answer, long answer and multiple choice questions.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 Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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