Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A (VETS90064)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A and VETS90065 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part B continue the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part a and Part B. 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, lymphoreticular, locomotory, integumentary, nervous, endocrine and reproductive 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 Part A and Part B of this subject 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, integumentary, reproductive nervous and endocrine 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

At the completion of Parts A and B of this subject, students should

  • Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
  • Have embraced 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 enrol in the corequisite subjects unless directed otherwise by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.

Either 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90099 Infections and Immunity Part A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
VETS90097 Production, Herd and Public Health Pt A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 

OR

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90066 Infections Population & Pub. Health PtA
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
VETS90097 Production, Herd and Public Health Pt A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more disciplines 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 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 coordinatorElizabeth Tudor
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours312 hours
    Total time commitment225 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 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

225 Hours

Additional delivery details

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

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Last updated: 3 November 2022