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Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A (VETS90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On 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: Dr Liz Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems -
Dr Natalie Courtman (natalie.courtman@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Locomotion -
Dr Christina Murray (cmmurray@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Nervous and Endocrine Systems -
Dr Andrew Stent (andrew.stent@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 4 Reproduction -
Dr Natali Krekeler (krekeler@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 5 Regional Anatomy of the Dog -
Assoc Prof Helen Davies (h.davies@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
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VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A and VETS90065 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part B continue the integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that is introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1. Building on students’ prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and clinical reasoning, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the haemopoietic and lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary, reproductive and nervous and endocrine 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 as they relate to these systems. Using case-based teaching approaches they will apply their understanding of organ and system function and dysfunction to authentic situations that enhance the development of integrative clinical reasoning abilities, and to analysis of cases that involve multiple organ perturbation.
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 haemopoietic and lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary, reproductive and neuroendocrine 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 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 their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront 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
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM1 level.
Corequisites
All students are to enroll in both of the corequisite subjects unless directed otherwise by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90066 | Infections Population & Pub. Health PtA | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
VETS90068 | Applications in Animal Health 2 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more discipline 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 VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A and VETS90065 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part B.
Five units and one evidence-based medicine research activity will be undertaken in this subject.
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems - (20% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during semester 1 (5%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 1 (15%)
Unit 2 Locomotion - (20% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during semester 1 (5%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 1 (15%)
Unit 3 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - (20% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during semester 2 (5%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 2 (15%)
Unit 4 Reproduction - (20% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during semester 2 (5%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 2 (15%)
Unit 5 Regional Anatomy of the Dog - (10% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 1 (5%)
- 1-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in semester 2 (5%)
Evidence-based medicine research activity - (10% of total subject assessment)
- A project in which students work collaboratively to address a designated research topic that requires them to research and evaluate the evidence for efficacy of a specific pharmacological agent in treatment of a specific animal disease. Presented as an on-line communication activity in video format on the Faculty’s VOCE site and a written report (500 words) to be completed satisfactorily in semester 2 (10%)
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 312 hours Total time commitment 450 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: Dr Liz Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems -
Dr Natalie Courtman (natalie.courtman@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Locomotion -
Dr Christina Murray (cmmurray@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Nervous and Endocrine Systems -
Dr Andrew Stent (andrew.stent@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 4 Reproduction -
Dr Natali Krekeler (krekeler@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 5 Regional Anatomy of the Dog -
Assoc Prof Helen Davies (h.davies@unimelb.edu.au)
Time commitment details
450 Hours
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90065 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part B for a total enrolment of 43.75 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (VETS90064 and VETS90065)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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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