ASC118 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (8)

Introduction to Veterinary Technology provides an introduction to the realities of the Veterinary Technology profession, and skills essential for the remainder of the course by providing a broad basis for the following Veterinary Technology subjects. Study skills, including academic literacy and numeracy, academic writing, library, referencing, and selecting suitable resources will be covered together with animal behaviour, handling and welfare, and legal and ethical considerations for those working with animals. Working professionally within a professional setting including communication, professional standards and reflection will also be discussed.

Practical animal handling sessions will be undertaken on site, utilising CSU's Equine Centre.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online *
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC118. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Limited to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary technology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to present written work that displays appropriate information gathering from peer-reviewed and other credible sources, appropriately and correctly referenced;
  • be able to discuss the legal and ethical frameworks influencing animal use in society;
  • be able to demonstrate emerging professional communication skills in the educational setting;
  • be able to outline fundamental concepts in animal behaviour;
  • be able to describe how animal behaviour can be measured in a range of animal species and how this information can be used to assess welfare for animals;
  • be able to use technical skills and animal behaviour theory to safely handle a range of animal species;
  • be able to demonstrate emerging skills in collaborating in groups to complete required tasks, and
  • be able to apply information learnt in the classroom to practical classes.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Domestication of animals, the human-animal bond and the varied roles of animals in society
  • Introductory concepts in animal behaviour
  • Introductory concepts in animal welfare
  • An introduction to professional and scientific writing
  • The legal framework of the animal care industries
  • Ethical considerations for animals in contemporary society

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ASC118 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Basic skills and knowledge builder
0
2
Evaluating information sources
40
3
Reading task: group summary document
10
4
Animal handling competencies
0
5
Session 1 exam
50

Residential School

This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.

The residential school will cover the essential practical requirements for the subject: horse handling, dog handling and anatomical dissection.

Special Resources

A compulsory Residential School is required for students studying online.  Attending the compulsory residential school may involve travel and accommodation expenses.

Students require boots and an approved helmet for horse handling training.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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