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Veterinary Research Project B (VETS90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
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This subject provides students with training in research methods to deepen their understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and critical review of the scientific literature. The scholarly literacy of students is enhanced through research, analysis and reference management skills. Scientific oral and written communication skills are honed through the production of a scientific literature review and an oral presentation to student peers.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Apply research methodology and integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question in veterinary science
- Identify and search relevant databases of scientific literature
- Critically analyse and interpret scientific literature relevant to veterinary medicine
- Appropriately reference scientific literature and use reference management software
- Recognise the importance of evidence-based methods in veterinary practice
- Apply an understanding of the development of evidence-based practice and evidence-based methods in veterinary science
- Communicate research findings orally and in written form.
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- Research and critically evaluate the scientific literature
- Interpret and integrate knowledge published in scientific reports
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing the results of research
- Understand and avoid plagiarism by accurately acknowledging sources used
- Comply with legal and ethical requirements related to accessing, using and storing text, data, images and sound.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90078 | Veterinary Research Project A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Students are to enrol into the two corequisite subjects, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90077 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
VETS90081 | Professional Portfolio B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have a sound understanding of veterinary bioscience, infectious agents as causes of disease in domestic animals, and the major animal production systems.
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
- Oral presentation (10 minutes), due in the first two weeks of Semester 2 (20% of total subject mark)
- Draft literature review (up to 1500 words), due two weeks after the oral presentation in Semester 2 (15% of total subject mark)
- Written peer reviews of two draft literature reviews (each up to 375 words), due four weeks after the oral presentation in Semester 2 (15% of total subject mark)
- Scientific literature review (up to 1500 words), due at the end of Week 11 of Semester 2 (50% of total subject mark)
Hurdle Requirements:
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
It is a hurdle requirement that the draft literature review, the two written peer reviews and the scientific literature review are submitted by the deadlines and are of a satisfactory standard.
It is a hurdle requirement that students attend all practical classes in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jasmin Hufschmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 10 Total time commitment 102 hours Teaching period 15 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)
Additional delivery details
Semester 2 of DVM 3 is of 14 weeks' duration and commences in mid July, two weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 3 November 2022