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Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A (VETS90058)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and VETS90059 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B take 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, hepatobilary, urinary, cardiovascular and respiratory 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


  • 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, hepatobiliary,urinary, cardiovascular and respiratory 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 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

Corequisites

All students are to enrol into the corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health Part A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

VETS70012

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90062 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience Pt A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

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 section includes assessment for both VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and VETS90059 Veterinary Biosciecne 1 Part B.

Five units and one oral presentation of a research activity will be undertaken in this subject.

Unit 1 Cells to Systems - (19% of total subject assessment)

  • Continuous within class assessment of the practical component (1%)
  • Two 1-hour tests held during Semester 1, each equally weighted at 3% (6%)
  • 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (12%)

Unit 2 Digestive System - (19% of total subject assessment)

  • 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (15%)
  • 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (4%)

Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion - (19% of total subject assessment)

  • 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (15%)
  • 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (4%)

Unit 4 Cardiovascular System - (19% of total subject assessment)

  • 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 (15%)
  • 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (4%)

Unit 5 Respiratory System - (19% of total subject assessment)

  • 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 (15%)
  • 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (4%)

Oral Presentation

  • Oral presentation of a research activity that demonstrates the ability to integrate concepts across different discipline areas and organ systems, and to communicate these concepts to a diverse audience. Presented on-line in video format on the Faculty's VOCE site, to be completed satisfactorily in Semester 2 (5%)

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 coordinatorElizabeth Tudor
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours360 hours
    Total time commitment600 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinators:

    Unit 1 Cells to Systems

    Unit 2 Digestive System

    Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion

    Unit 4 Cardiovascular System

    Unit 5 Respiratory System

Time commitment details

360 hours

Additional delivery details

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

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  • Related Handbook entries

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    CourseDoctor 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