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Veterinary Bioscience 2B (VETS90101)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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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 2
Subject Coordinator: Assoc. Prof Liz Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 1 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Dr Andrew Stent andrew.stent@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 2 Reproduction
Dr Christina Marth christina.marth@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part B
Assco. Prof. Helen Davies h.davies@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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This subject continues with an integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. 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 reproductive, nervous and endocrine 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 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 reproductive and neuroendocrine 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
- Have enhanced 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90064 | Veterinary Bioscience 2A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Corequisites
Students who have completed VETS90099 Infections and Immunity A and VETS90097 Production, Herd & Public Health A are to enrol in these corequisite subjects unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90098 | Production, Herd and Public Health B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS90100 | Infections and Immunity B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90065 | Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part B | Semester 2 (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: 31 January 2024
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
Three units and one evidence-based medicine research activity will be undertaken in this subject.
Unit 1 Nervous and Endocrine Systems - (36% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (9%)
- 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 2 examination period (27%)
Unit 2 Reproduction - (36% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (9%)
- 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 2 examination period (27%)
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part B - (10% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour written examination held in the Semester 2 examination period (10%)
Evidence-based medicine research activity - (18% 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 (18%)
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 three units, students must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the written examinations scheduled in the Semester 2 examination period in Unit 1 Nervous and Endocrine Systems and Unit 2 Reproduction and a minimum mark of 50% in the written examination in Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part B.
Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and case studies in this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 156 hours Total time commitment 225 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 13 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 13 December 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Assoc. Prof Liz Tudor etudor@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 1 Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Dr Andrew Stent andrew.stent@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 2 Reproduction
Dr Christina Marth christina.marth@unimelb.edu.au
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part B
Assco. Prof. Helen Davies h.davies@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Refer to VETS90064 Veterinary Bioscience 2 Part A
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024