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AVBS3011: Animal Technologies
2025 unit information
This unit of study is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of animal science technologies in Australia and overseas. Examples of these technologies include biotechnologies for genetic improvements, next-generation sensors to monitor the physiological status of animals, technologies to remotely measure animal production and whole body composition, diet formulation to enhance the nutritional and eating quality of livestock food products, , technologies to monitor and control animal behaviour, unmanned ground and aerial vehicles to monitor animals and the environment, sensors and advanced image-capture technology to record the attributes of soil, air and the feedbase, data-fusion science to integrate, analyse and interpret collected data, and modelling of farming systems. Students will gain research and inquiry skills through research based group projects, data analysis, information literacy and communication skills through on-line discussion postings, laboratory reports and presentations, and personal and intellectual autonomy through working in groups. At successful completion of the unit students will have a sound knowledge of technologies that will shape animal industries in Australia and overseas. This will provide valuable grounding for students preparing for postgraduate study and other learning and career paths. Risk assessments are regularly conducted for units that require the completion of compulsory learning activities that may expose students to zoonotic diseases. These assessments aim to identify appropriate risk mitigation controls, such as vaccination against vaccine- preventable zoonoses. Vaccination against Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) is an inherent requirement for students enrolling in this unit of study. Students must be vaccinated against Q fever before commencing the unit or no later than week one of the enrolled teaching session. Q fever vaccination is only available in Australia with the vaccination process taking three weeks to complete. Students must also submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration upon enrolment. Students who fail to receive vaccination by the specified deadline and/or submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration are precluded from practical learning activities and will not be able to satisfactorily complete relevant units of study and/or progress in their course more generally. Please refer to the University’s website https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/q-fever-vaccinations.html for more information on student vaccinations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points from (AVBS2XXX or ANSC3101 or BIOL2XXX or FOOD2000 or GEGE2X01 or GENE2001 or GENE2002 or ITLS2000) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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AGRO4006 or ANSC3105 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Familiarity with data analysis and basic production animal handling |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the principles and approaches of using new and emerging technologies for precision animal management.
- LO2. Describe the main digital technologies used to monitor the body, behaviour, and physiology of animals to improve animal conservation, productivity, sustainability and welfare.
- LO3. Explain the main principles behind remote sensing of the environment and calculate relevant measures for animal management and landscape assessment.
- LO4. Use standard biosystems tools to search and analyse relevant data.
- LO5. Combine new technologies into frameworks to develop feeding systems and manage animal nutrition using automatic control feeding systems, animal performance data and models
- LO6. Combine new technologies into frameworks to improve animal breeding programs
- LO7. Work effectively in a team and as an individual to source information, communicate effectively with a target audience and deliver project outcomes
- LO8. Create a new technological company based on original ideas or integrate complex concepts into technical information
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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