School Of Natural SciencesAnimal ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300421.2
Discipline: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of biology such as an attempt at Biology 1A
About this Unit
In 2012 this unit is replaced with 300801 - Animal Science. This unit will provide students with an understanding of comparative physiological and anatomical concepts of a range of mammalian and avian species. Students will develop the skills to apply these concepts in practical situations through the use of field observations and the relationship of these to functional anatomy and physiology of production animals. In addition students will develop many of the principles and concepts employed in animal production. Concepts discussed in lectures are reinforced by practical classes held in the laboratory and in the outdoor laboratories.