Principles of Veterinary Biosci. 1 PtA (VETS90062)

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of this course students should be able to:

• Appreciate the roles of the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and pathology in the analysis of animal structure, function and dysfunction
• Describe the structure and function of the digestive, metabolic, excretory and cardiorespiratory systems
• Explain the processes by which normal function may be disrupted in these body systems, and predict the outcomes of these perturbations for normal function of the animal
• Apply and integrate an understanding of principles of organ function and dysfunction to cases involving multi-organ perturbation
• Use data acquired from clinical observation as well as an understanding of organ function and dysfunction, to explain mechanisms of disease processes

Generic skills

• Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
• Expand analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
• Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to find solutions to unfamiliar problems
• Be able to seek solutions to problems through the application of knowledge, the ability to initiate and integrate new ideas, an appreciation of the broad picture of science and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method