ANIML SC 3020RW - Animal Microbiology & Invertebrates III

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

An introduction to the biology of microorganisms and invertebrates of importance in and to animals. Topics to be considered include: form and function of major groups of microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans); classification and identification; features of pathogenic, symbiotic and commensal lifestyles; basic concepts of invertebrate arthropod and helminth taxonomy, physiology and function; reproduction and life cycles; practical skills for manipulating microorganisms and invertebrates and studying their activities.

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Course Details

Course Code	ANIML SC 3020RW
Course	Animal Microbiology & Invertebrates III
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	BIOLOGY 1101/1101ND or BIOLOGY 1401, & BIOLOGY 1202
Incompatible	PLANT SC 2500RW & MICRO 2500
Assumed Knowledge	6 units of Level I Chemistry and 3 units of level II Biochemistry
Restrictions	Available to BSc (Animal Sci) students only
Assessment	Examination, literature review, practical reports, case study reports

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ryan O'Handley

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1		Display knowledge of microorganism and invertebrate biology that applies to a wide variety of animal species (including wildlife, production and companion animals),
2		Demonstrate skills in handling microorganisms and invertebrates,
3		Demonstrate an understanding of microbial ecosystems and animal interactions.
4		Synthesise information with data and present findings.
5		Exhibit skills in problem solving, critical analysis, team work and communication

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	5

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Hagan and Bruner's Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals by John Timoney, James H. Gillespie, Fredric W. Scott, and Jeffrey E. Barlough

Veterinary Microbiology: Bacterial and Fungal Agents of Animal Disease by J. Glenn Songer and Karen W. Post

Microbiology of Animals and Animal Products by JB Woolcock (editor)

The Nutritional Microbiology of Farm Animals by D.N. Kamra and N.N. Pathak

Animal Microbiology. Vol.2 By A Buxton, G Fraser

Insects of Australia by George Hangay & Pavel German

Veterinary Parasitology by M.A. Taylor, R.L. Coop, R.L. Wall
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be delivered in the following means:
Internal: 3 x 1 hour lecture per week as a block, 1 x 3h practical per week,

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g.,
lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

The course content will include the following:
1.    Microbial and invertebrate taxonomy
2.    Introduction to pathogens, commensals and symbionts
3.    Bacteriology
4.    Virology
5.    Mycology
6.    Protozoan biology
7.    Biology of arthropods and helminths

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	HURDLE	Learning Outcome
Practical reports	Formative	Throughout semester	33%	Yes	1,2,3,4,5
Journal paper critical review	Formative	After 4 weeks	17%	No	1,3,4,5
Final exam	Summative	End of semester	50%	No	1,3

Assessment Related Requirements

Hurdle Requirements

Assessment Item	Requirement for hurdle	Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement?	Details of additional assessment, if known
Final exam	40%	Yes	Additional assessment exam

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS

Failure to attend practicals (without an approved absence) will result in students being unable to submit and therefore receive assessment for the practical (i.e. the practical report). If the student has an approved absence (i.e. on medical or compassionate grounds), they will be given an opportunity to complete a replacement/alternative (but equal) assessment task.

Assessment Detail

Practical reports (33%): There will be 6 practicals over the semester, with 4 being assessed by way of traditional practical report (18%) and 1 as an oral presentation (15%). The practical reports will include drawings, descriptions and discussion of important points. Students will receive written feedback on each of practical reports submitted for assessment to further develop their data analysis skills. Students, work in groups, to determine the identity of an unknown microorganism in the remaining practical exercise and then provide a report given as an oral presentation approximately half way through the semester Each student will contribute to the team report on the particular type of disease and underlying physiology as well as pair reports on the specific pathogen. There will be a question time after both the team and pair reports and all students are expected to answer questions. A total time of ~75 minutes is allocated per team for a total of 15%. Students will receive an individual mark based on multiple lecturer assessment of the presentations.

Journal paper critical review (17%): A 3000 word limit written critique and review of a primary research article on a non-pathogenic microorganism or invertebrate will be submitted approximately one month into the semester. The exercise will improve the students’ ability to analyse and assess primary literature and the feedback will assist the students’ written communication skills.

Final Exam (50%): The final exam will be given at the end of the semester to ensure summative knowledge of course material. The style of questions will be Short Answer, Multiple Choice and Essay.

Submission

Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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