Course overview
This course aims to enhance students' understanding of the professional, personal and discipline-specific skills relevant to careers in the animal science industries. Training will be provided in career planning, communication and business skills. Students will be encouraged to apply their research and critical thinking skills, and to integrate and apply knowledge gained across the various animal science disciplines, through consideration of current issues facing the animal sciences and the potential impact of these issues on their future careers. Students must have completed 200 hours of work experience placements by mid-semester break of the course, and the course will include reflection and assessment of work-place learning experiences.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate challenges facing the animal science industries and disciplines, and the potential strategies to address these challenges
- Identify skills and capabilities that intersect effectively with the needs of industry in the area of animal science
- Demonstrate career planning skills and an understanding of the employability attributes required to develop a career pathway in the area of animal science
- Apply reflective practice in relation to workplace learning experiences
- Communicate effectively and professionally