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Principles of Veterinary Biosci. 1 PtA (VETS90062)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
- Elizabeth Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 2 Digestive System
- Simon Bailey bais@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion
- Jenny Charles charlesj@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System
- Elizabeth Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 5 Respiratory System
- Ken Snibson ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. Building on students' prior knowledge and experience of scientific thinking, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the digestive, metabolic, excretory and cardiorespiratory systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will be introduced to the clinical disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology. Using case-based teaching approaches, students will apply their understanding of organ and system function and dysfunction to authentic situations that enhance the development of integrative clinical reasoning abilities.
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Plus
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30015 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
VETS70003
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
VETS90059 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more disciplines of science. All students will be expected to be familiar with the principles of scientific thinking, hypothesis development, experimental design and data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
This assessment is a combined total assessment for both VETS90062 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and VETS90063 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B.
Four units and one oral presentation of a research activity will be undertaken in this subject.
(Please note: ‘Unit 1 - Cells to Systems’ is not undertaken as part of this subject)
Unit 2 Digestive System - (23% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 1 (17%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (6%)
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion - (23% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 1 (17%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (6%)
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System - (23% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 2 (17%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (6%)
Unit 5 Respiratory System - (23% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 2 (17%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (6%)
Oral Presentation
- Oral presentation that demonstrates the ability to integrate concepts across different discipline areas and organ systems, and to communicate these concepts to a diverse audience. Presented online in video format on the Faculty’s VOCE site, to be completed satisfactorily in semester 2 (8%)
Hurdle Requirements:
- Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
- The passing of each unit on aggregate mark is a hurdle requirement.
- A minimum mark of 40% in the end-of-semester examination component of any subject (and any unit within a subject) is required for a student to be eligible to pass that subject/unit.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 288 hours Total time commitment 480 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
- Elizabeth Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 2 Digestive System
- Simon Bailey bais@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion
- Jenny Charles charlesj@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System
- Elizabeth Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 5 Respiratory System
- Ken Snibson ksnibson@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
480 hours
Additional delivery details
Students who take this subject must also enrol into VETS90063 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B which is the second part of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022