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VETS7030: Special Topics in Veterinary Public Hlth
This unit of study is no longer offered. Refer to your handbook for alternative units available in your course.
2020 unit information
This unit will allow students to be supervised in specific areas of study that are not covered in any existing postgraduate units. The purpose of this unit may include: interest in specific practical skill area, allowing greater depth of skill development following from core units of study at Graduate Certificate level; interest in enhanced knowledge of a particular subject matter; additional learning required to support a research project. Students must discuss learning outcomes, methods for achieving them, assessment and assessment criteria with their supervisor and submit documentation to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Coursework by the census date of the relevant semester. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will be able to: discuss the major issues associated with their subject area; interpret and critically evaluate scientific material or information in their subject area; make informed decisions in their subject area and implement them; clearly communicate understanding of their subject area.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Learning outcome/s will be decided on a student by student basis in consultation with unit of study coordinator
Unit availability
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Disclaimer
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