GAW3020

Biology and ethology (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Professor Grahame Coleman

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will: 1. In terms of pain and stress responses, feeding confinement, health care, general well-being, mating and rearing strategies: a) understand basic animal physiology; b) understand basic animal behaviour; c) understand human-animal interactions; and 2. understand and appreciate the importance of animal physiology, behaviour and human-animal interaction in terms of addressing ethical and welfare issues.

Assessment: Essay (2500 words): 40% + Poster presentation: 15% + Exam (3 hours): 45%