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Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems (VETS30015)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This capstone subject takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of health and disease in domestic animals. Students will be introduced to the structural and functional organisational units of the body and to the fundamental principles of veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, general pathology and immunology. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills that are fundamental to an appraisal of the health of domestic animals.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to provide a road map of key concepts within the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, general pathology and immunology that will equip students embarking on systems based integrated and applied studies in animal health.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have successfully completed the following subjects prior to enrolling in this subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS20014 | Foundations of Animal Health 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS20015 | Foundations of Animal Health 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and ONE OF the following two subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
Bachelor of Science students studying the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation must enrol in the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30016 | Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30017 | Veterinary Bioscience: Metab & Excretion | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Bachelor of Science students studying the Animal Disease Biotechnology specialisation must enrol in the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL30004 | Animal Disease Biotechnology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Continuous within-class assessment of the practical component throughout semester (5%)
- Two 1-hour intra-semester tests, each equally weighted at 15% (30%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written exam (65%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Washington Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 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: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Animal Disease Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Veterinary Bioscience specialisation - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022