| Effective Term: | 2027/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Case Studies in Animal Management |
| Unit ID: | SCVET3001 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCVET2001) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 061101 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will provide an opportunity to explore the problems and threats to animal species in the human environment. A series of case studies allows students to explore issues raised by agricultural production techniques and in the management of pest species. In addition, natural animal populations are under significant stress due to human impacts including climate change and habitat destruction. Students will explore examples of topical issues in these various systems for a range of animal species and will develop possible solutions. Students will carry out research and analysis for each of the case studies and present their findings to their peers, lecturers and industry experts. Success in the subject will depend on the student`s ability to work in groups and individually to produce oral and written reports exploring solutions to current and difficult scientific and ethical issues. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Analyse complex ecological, ethical, and behavioural issues affecting animal health and welfare in natural and agricultural systems. |
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| O2. | Critically evaluate scientific literature and stakeholder perspectives to develop evidence-based solutions to animal management problems. |
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| O3. | Apply scientific reasoning and relevant disciplinary knowledge to propose sustainable and ethical strategies for animal management. |
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| O4. | Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, oral, and visual formats. |
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| O5. | Collaborate productively in diverse teams to investigate and address complex real-world cases in animal management, demonstrating professional and ethical standards. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit covers aspects of •Animal management of endangered and pest species •Climate change and animal health •Animal welfare guidelines and concerns for the production and sale of animals |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
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1, 4, 5 |
Communication assignment: Students will work in consultancy style groups to present findings on topical issues of human impact on animal management |
Oral presentation |
10 - 30% |
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| 2. |
1, 4, 5 |
Executive summaries: Students will complete scientific reports that assist in development of required knowledge and skills |
Written reports |
20 - 50% |
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| 3. |
1, 2, 3 |
Case Study Essay: A consultants style report analysing problems, issues, potential solutions and recommendations on topical issues in animal health |
Written reports |
20 - 50% |
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