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Veterinary Research Project A (VETS90078)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)
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Overview
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This subject provides students with training in research methods. Students gain an understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and critical review of the scientific literature. The subject develops the scholarly literacy of veterinary students through development of research, analysis and reference management skills. Additionally, scientific written communication skills are developed through the production of an outline of a scientific literature review.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- 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
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
- 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
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
Students are to enrol into the two corequisite subjects, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
VETS90080 | Professional Portfolio A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (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
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
The assessment component is:
- Written dot point outline of scientific literature review (up to 250 words), due end of week 7 of Semester 1
HURDLE REQUIREMENT:
Students are required to pass the subject. To pass, students must:
- attend all research workshops and practical classes in this subject, and
- meet the milestone for submission of the dot point outline of the scientific literature review.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Jasmin Hufschmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 10 Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 10 February 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Jasmin Hufschmid (huj@unimelb.edu.au)
Additional delivery details
Semester 1 of DVM 3 is of 14 weeks' duration and commences in early February, three weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 1
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