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Infections and Immunity Part A (VETS90099)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Part A and Part B of this subject introduces students to the study of infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. The include as appropriate, taxonomic and life cycle considerations of arthropods, nematodes, trematodes and cestodes, protozoa, fungi, bacteria and viruses; the host-parasite interaction and the pathogenesis of disease, disease transmission and epidemiology, methods of diagnosis of infectious disease as well as vaccination and treatment.
Generic skills
- At the completion of Parts A and B of this subject, students should: Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline Understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry Be able to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication Be efficient managers of information Apply technology to the analysis of biological problems
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 1 level.
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90064 | Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
VETS90097 | Production, Herd and Public Health Pt A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90066 | Infections Population & Pub. Health PtA | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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 VETS90099 Infections and Immunity Part A and VETS90100 Infections and Immunity Part B.
Four units will be undertaken in this subject:
Unit 1 Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology and Virology - (28% of total subject assessment)
- A two-hour written examination to be held at the end of Semester 1 (20%)
- A one-hour practical test during Semester 1 (4%)
- A one-hour test during Semester 1 (4%)
Unit 2 Veterinary Parasitology A - (24% of total subject assessment)
- A two-hour written examination to be held at the end of Semester 1 (20%)
- A one-hour test during Semester 1 (4%)
Unit 3 Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology - (24% of total subject assessment)
- A two-hour written examination to be held at the end of Semester 2 (20%)
- A one-hour test during Semester 2 (4%)
Unit 4 Veterinary Parasitology B - (24% of total subject assessment)
- A two-hour written exam to be held at the end of Semester 2 (20%)
- A one-hour test during Semester 2 (4%)
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
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 130 Total time commitment 204 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
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90099 Infections and Immunology Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90100 Infections and Immunology Part B, the second part of this subject, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points.
Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of both parts of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022