VET TECH 3015RW - Managing Animals in Emergencies
Roseworthy Campus - Quadmester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET TECH 3015RW Course Managing Animals in Emergencies Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Quadmester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact 6 hours p/w and 37.5 hour (1 week) block practical Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites VET TECH 2015RW and VET TECH 2525RW Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only Assessment Online Quizzes, written reports, presentations, workshops/practical scenarios Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Sonya McDowall
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to: 1 Explain the four phases of emergency management and how animals should be integrated into each phase. 2 Analyse the potential consequences of disasters and emergency events on animal welfare. 3 Explain the interdependencies of humans, animals and the environment and how these interdependencies can impact emergency management. 4 Apply a relevant incident coordination system and analysis limitations and benefits in relation to animal emergency management. 5 Integrate the principles of animal emergency management in an animal facility 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4, 5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4, 5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3, 5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures are supported by tutorial, practical engagement and workshop sessions to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop technical prophicieny. Academic support is facilitated by contributing staff, and students have access to the University's network of academic and personal support services.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
Lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops addressing:
- Principles of emergency management including terminology
- Principles of animal emergency management
- Roles in animal emergency management
- Coordinated incident command/coordination system – application, benefits and limitations
- Transdisciplinary approach to emergency management
- Coordination of animal emergency management
- Animal behaviour in emergencies
- Veterinary emergency response
- Technical large animal rescue
- Indigenous perspectives and considerations in animal emergency management
- One welfare concepts in emergency management
- Decision making in emergency response
- Psychological first aid
- Communication in emergency management
- Public education
- Field trip
Specific Course Requirements
This course will be taught via a combination of online learning and face to face experiences and in-person practical/workshops both on and off campus.
Attendance at practicals, tutorials, and workshops compulsory.
One of the practical sessions will involve a field trip. Attendance at the field trip will be a requirement for submission of the report assessment item.
One of the practical sessions will comprise of competency base assessment for Emergency Large Animal Rescue (SES). Attendance and satisfactory completion of the assessment is compulsory.
The workshops, tutorials & practical sessions assist in the synthesis and application of knowledge building on the theoretical learning experiences. It is essential for students to engage in these sessions and complete the activities to establish contextualised approaches to the broader animal emergency management processes.
Students are able to apply for an allowed absence from a class by submitting the application form, with appropriate supporting documentation, to the Course Co-ordinator. Application forms are available at https://sciences.adelaide.edu.au/study/student-support/forms-and-policies#animal-and-veterinary-sciences-resources -
Assessment
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 Weighting Hurdle?
Yes/NoLearning Outcome Due Quiz 1 Formative, summative 5% No 1, 2 Week 2 of course delivery Quiz 2 Formative, summative 5% No 2, 4 Week 5 of course delivery Group Presentation Formative, summative 20% No 2, 3 Week 6 of course delivery Report Formative, summative 40% Yes 2, 5 Week 7 of course delivery Scenario Formative, summative 30% No 3, 4 Week 7 of course delivery Large Animal Rescue Formative, summative NGP (Pass/Fail) Yes 2, 3, 4 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with Hurdle or Compulsory Component % needed to meet hurdle or requirement to meet compulsory component If student does not meet hurdle requirement or compulsory component, is additional assessment available? Additional assessment if available Report 50% Yes Additional Report SES Large Animal Rescue Certificate Pass Yes Students who do not pass the assessment will be required to complete an additional report / assessment task, as determined by the course coordinator. Assessment Detail
Quiz 1 (5%)
Students will be tested on their familiarity with general emergency management and animal emergency management principles and terminology described and used in the lectures and course material. The quiz will be for up to 40 mins in duration with a mixture of multiple-choice and /or short answer type questions.
Quiz 2 (5%)
Students will be tested on their ability to apply principles of animal emergency management. The quiz will be for up to 40 mins in duration with a mixture of multiple-choice and/ or short answer type questions.
Group Presentation (20%)
Each group will select a topic in public education on animal emergency preparedness in consultation with emergency management (EM) practitioners. Each video will be marked (peer marked and marked by teachers and EM practitioners). Each group (up to 6 students in each group) will submit a video of an information session, fact-sheet or product to an online platform. Each group will provide a presentation (max 15 minutes followed by 5 mins of questions). The weightage for peer marks (5%), teachers/ EM practitioner marks will contribute 15%.
Report (40%)
Students will critically analyse the inclusion/exclusion of animal emergency management principles within an animal facility, perform a hazard and risk assessment, and include recommendations for improvements. The report will not exceed a maximum 4,000 words. Students will have the opportunity to perform a risk assessment of a facility during the practical/workshop weeks as an example of how to perform such an assessment. The field trip will provide students with the associated organisations in which they will be required to assess for this report.
Scenario (30%)
Students will be assigned response roles in a tabletop exercise / scenario that will require student to respond to an emergency event involving animals. The scenario will assess students’ communication, problem solving, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and teamwork in a high stress ambiguous environment. Students will be in groups and will be appointed an observer who will assess the students.
Large Animal Rescue (P/F)
Students will engage in 1 days practical and competency assessment with an external agency. This will enable students to provide support and guidance in the rescue of large animals in an emergency situation in a safe and secure way. Students will be required to attend for the full day and be deemed component to receive the SES Large Animal Rescue Certificate to pass this assessment.Submission
For work that is late without formal extension, 2 percentage points will be deducted from the mark for every day (or part thereof) the work is late to a maximum of 7 days (including weekends and public holidays).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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