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CANI500 Working Canines

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
29 August 2013 01 September 2013 Mandatory The intensive school is mandatory for both on campus and off campus students.
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or the School of Science and Technology
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CANI300
Notes None
Combined Units CANI300 - Working Canines
Coordinator(s) Wendy Brown (wbrown@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

'Working Canines' focuses on the domestic dog within the context of servicing human needs. Working dogs herd our cattle and sheep, provide us with personal protection and national security, and give independence to the visually impaired. In this unit we will examine the factors that influence performance and trainability in the working dog through an in-depth study of canine structure and function, sensory perception, temperament and behaviour, health-care and kennel management.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify factors influencing performance and trainability in the canine;
  2. recognise variations in canine morphology and associated impact on ability to perform specified tasks;
  3. apply training theories and knowledge of canine cognition in a practical situation; and
  4. apply best practices for kennel management related to specific organisational requirements.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students acquire knowledge through exposure to latest information including recent research data. Knowledge is assessed and practised in all assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills are practised and assessed in all assessment tasks. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Service dog industries and training techniques extend across the world and many of the practices are internationally consistent and/or recognised. In Assignment 1 students will be exposed to this global perspective. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The written assignments and case study require students to access, reference and critically evaluate information. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will learn new skills and concepts that can be applied to new situations that the students may encounter in the future. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
In Assignment 1 and case study students will be required to match canine anatomical features with function and suggest solutions to improving performance. In the practical assessment, students will be required to apply learning theories in a training situation. Some exam questions will also involve problem solving. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Animal health and welfare and its impact on animal performance will be taught, practised and assessed throughout the course. The impact of animal assistance activities on human welfare will also be considered as will occupational health in relation to dog handling activities. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will work in groups for practical activities. 		True True True
   

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