Animal Health Technology (VETS2001)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Compulsory Res School
Incompatible
ANIM2018
Assessment methods
Medical Terminology Workbook (10%); Attendance - Residential School (Pass/Fail); Mid-Semester Exam (30%); Case Study (20%) & Final Exam (40%).
Course enquiries
Shaniko Shini
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
A contextual approach to animal health technologies with a focus on small animal species including laboratory animals and wildlife. The emphasis will be on husbandry, behaviour, handling, nutrition and principles of infection control, drug regulations, basic pharmacology and occupational health and safety issues in animal health technologies.