University of Sydney Handbooks - 2019 Archive

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Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

On successful completion of the program students will be able to:

No. Course Learning Outcome Graduate Quality Graduate Quality Graduate Quality Graduate Quality
1  Exhibit a deep understanding of principles and concepts in animal and veterinary biosciences and animal health and well being.  Depth of disciplinary expertise      
2  Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in animal nutrition, animal biotechnologies and animal genetics and apply this knowledge to improve animal health issues.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Information and Digital literacy  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
3  Integrate knowledge of animal body systems in evaluating animal responses to environmental stressors.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity  
4  Communicate concepts and findings in veterinary and animal biosciences to a range of audiences and collaborate with peers, clients and the public with empathy and compassion to promote and improve animal, human and environmental health.  Communication (oral and written)  Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity  Influence
5  Evaluate the effects of environment on animal behaviour and welfare within society and assess practical concerns in society about the use of animals.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Cultural competence  Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
6  Address authentic problems and scenarios in animal and veterinary biosciences working professionally and responsibly within collaborative teams.  Communication (oral and written) Inventiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
7  Investigate how ethical issues, practical welfare concerns and social contexts contribute to animal related industry and research scenarios.  Critical thinking and Problem solving Cultural competence  Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
8  Explore and evaluate the socio-economic importance of animals in a range of natural and anthropogenic environments across cultural settings.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Cultural competence  Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity