Key Program - Animal Science
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3055.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The key program in Animal Science recognises the increased demand for knowledge of how to best care for and protect our animals, including scientific knowledge of companion animals, production animals and their products, as well as knowledge related to our native animals. This program will allow students to develop in depth scientific understanding of how animals function; from the physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organ systems down to structure and function of biomolecules and cells. The program gives particular emphasis to the study of physiology, growth, endocrinology, reproduction, genetics, nutrition, microbial interactions and immunology. It’s also concerned with how these processes may be optimised to improve animal productivity, health and welfare.
Key Program
Structure
Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.
Year 1
Autumn session
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300792
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Biology A - The Diversity of Life
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300560
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Introduction to Animal Science
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300426
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Human Animal Interactions
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Spring session
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300793
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Biology B - Cellular Processes
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300425
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Introduction to Wildlife Studies
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300562
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Animal Nutrition and Feeding
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300424
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Animal Health and Welfare
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Spring session
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
And two electives
Spring session
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300470
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Vertebrate Biodiversity
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Choose one of
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300408
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Mammalian Cell Biology and Biotechnology
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300407
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Mammalian Molecular Medicine
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And two electives
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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