Animal and Plant Biosecurity (AGRC3042)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl, Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
L3P3
Assessment methods
Examination; assignment; progressive
Course enquiries
Doctor Kate Dutton-Regester (Semester 1, Gatton, In person)
Doctor Kayvan Etebari (Semester 1, Gatton, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Biosecurity refers to the control and risk mitigation of hazardous biological agents. The threats of infectious diseases, invasive pests, and the potential use of biological agents as weapons means that an understanding of biosecurity is an essential competence for those working in the biological disciplines. This course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of what constitutes such biological hazards, the theory and practice of avoiding or controlling these hazards, the regulatory framework for working with such hazards, and an opportunity to discuss topical examples of biosecurity issues. The course content will re-contextualise or complement material from other course material relating to infectious diseases, epidemiology, ecology and animal and plant science.
