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Animal Physiology and Growth (BIOL20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Formerly DASC20010
Physiology is the integrative study of the control of normal body function. This subject will examine the functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues; mechanisms by which organs are controlled and their functions are regulated; thermoregulatory processes and fluid balance; the physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion; the processes of growth and development, and factors that can be manipulated to alter animal performance under normal conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be aware:
- The working knowledge of structure and normal physiological function of domestic animals
- The terminology and basic principles of structure and function in animals
- Functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues
- Mechanisms by which organ systems are controlled and functions coordinated
- The physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion
- The processes of growth
- Differences in animal performance relating to physiological factors
Generic skills
On completion of the subject the students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Academic excellence
- Greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines and of the practical and ethical aspects of working in animal physiology
- The student's flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management
- An enhanced ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed one of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Q Fever: Students enrolling in this subject are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common preventable condition which, while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private medical coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Practical work assessed by five multiple-choice online 20 minute quizzes throughout semester (10%)
- 1-hour mid-semester MCQ examination in approximately week 7 (30%)
- 2-hour written end-of-semester exam (60%)
Note: Access to online quizzes is dependant on practical class attendance.
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum 90% of scheduled workshops/practical classes
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Peter Cakebread Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms. Sherwood, Klandorf and Yancey 2005 or 2012
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only).
Q Fever
Students enrolling in this subject are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common preventable condition which, while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Your course coordinator will advise you of this requirement prior to commencement of the study semester. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private medical coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Agricultural Economics Major Plant and Soil Science Major Production Animal Science Major Production Animal Health Major Sustainable Production Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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: 11 April 2024