Handbook

This subject is the capstone subject for all students in the final year of the Bachelor of Animal Science degree, allowing for a culmination of experiences, and the synthesis and application of knowledge from across the various aspects of Animal Science studied in the preceding years. In this subject, students will investigate and evaluate contemporary local and global influences on animal production and wildlife conservation, including major emerging issues affecting policy and practice within the animal science sphere. Students will also gain an appreciation of the complexities of the interrelationships between humans, animal production and wildlife conservation, including the impacts of differing human cultural values and beliefs. Through the use of workshops and discussion groups, individual involvement and engagement with the subject matter will be fostered. These activities will provide students with an opportunity for discussion, debate, problem solving and thinking about the future. This subject also includes reflection and assessment of work place learning undertaken prior to enrolment in this subject.