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Veterinary Bioscience 1B (VETS90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
- Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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VETS90059 Veterinary Bioscience 1B 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 of 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 will 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 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
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 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
or
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90062 | Principles of Veterinary Bioscience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
All students who have completed
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90061 | Applications in Animal Health 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 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90082 | Animal Management and Veterinary Health | 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
Two units and one oral presentation of a research activity will be undertaken in this subject.
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System - (43% of total subject assessment)
- A 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (9%)
- A 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 2 examination period (34%)
Unit 2 Respiratory System - (43% of total subject assessment)
- A 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (9%)
- A 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 2 examination period (34%)
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 (14%).
Hurdle Requirements:
Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark.
The passing of each unit on aggregate mark is a hurdle requirement.
To be eligible to pass the subject and its two units, a student must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in each of the two unit written examinations scheduled in the Semester 2 examination period.
Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and case studies in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 144 Total time commitment 280 hours Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
- Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
- Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
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