Unit name | Animal Management 2 |
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Unit code | VETS20015 |
Credit points | 0 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Mendl |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
All units in BVSc 1 |
Co-requisites |
All units in BVSc 2 |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
The unit Animal Management 2 complements and builds on Animal Management 1, which is taught in Year 1 and introduces students to husbandry systems, and practical 'hands on' management of the species of major veterinary importance.
Animal Management 2 will promote the knowledge and understanding of the management of the species not covered in Animal Management 1 (including exotics) and will provide students with basic knowledge of the sciences that underpin the breeding, feeding, behaviour and husbandry of animals to ensure efficient production, good health and welfare.
At the end of the unit students will have:
The assessments consist of:
End of unit examination: Students will sit a written/computer-based examination at the end of the year. These will test knowledge and understanding of material covered in the Animal Management 2 elements as well as interpretation and problem solving skills.
Coursework: Will include Directed Self Education (DSE) tasks such as presentations and written work.
The overall unit mark is made up of:
Note: Students will be provided with more information about the practical examination and the DSE tasks in the unit handbook and / or by the unit organiser at the start of the academic year.
Assessments will be mapped to the curriculum and will examine all the intended learning outcomes.
Passing Animal Management 2 is a requirement for progression to Year 3.
There will be an opportunity to re-sit the examinations during the resit period.
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