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Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B (VETS90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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VETS90059 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B 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 cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will continue their study o f 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 subject, students should be able to:
- Apprciate the roles of the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and pathology in the anaysis of animal structure, function and dysfunction.
- Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Explain the processes by which normal function may be disrupted in these body systems, and predict the outcome of these pertubations for normal function of the animal
- Apply and integrate an understanding of principles of organ function and dysfunction to cases involving multi-organ pertubation
- Use data acquired from clinical observation as well as understanding of organ function and dysfunction, to explain mechanisms of disease prcesses
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to
- 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, and appreciation of the broad pricture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Corequisites
All students who have completed both of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90061 | Applications in Animal Health Part B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Students who have completed
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90062 | Principles of Veterinary Bioscience Pt A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90063 | Principles of Veterinary Bioscience PtB | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Recommended background knowledge
Refer to
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Refer to VETS90058
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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 satisfacotrily in Semester 2 | End of semester | 14% |
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System - (43% of total subject assessment) 1-hour test held during Semster 2 | Mid semester | 9% |
Unit 2 Resperiatory System - (43% of total subject assessment) 1-hour test held during Semester 2 | Mid semester | 9% |
Unit 1 - Cardiovascular System (43% of total subject assessment) 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 | End of semester | 34% |
Unit 2 - Respiratory System (43% of total subject assessment) 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 | End of semester | 34% |
Additional details
Two units and one oral presentation of a research activity will be undertaken in VETS90059
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours refer to VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
refer to VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A
Additional delivery details
Students who take this subject must have completed VETS90058 Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A which is the first part of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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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