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Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A (VETS90108)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject is only to be taken by select students repeating DVM1 in 2019
Enrolment in this subject will be governed by the 2018 MC-DVETMED progression rules – refer to https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2018/courses/mc-dvetmed/notes.
Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part B take 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 digestive, hepatobilary, urinary, cardiovascular and respiratory 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. 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
- 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 digestive, hepatobiliary,urinary, 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
- 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, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
This section includes assessment for both Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and Veterinary Biosciecne 1 Part B.
Five units and one oral presentation of a research activity will be undertaken in this subject.
Unit 1 Cells to Systems - (19% of total subject assessment)
- Continuous within class assessment of the practical component (1%)
- Two 1-hour tests held during Semester 1, each equally weighted at 3% (6%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (12%)
Unit 2 Digestive System - (19% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (15%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (4%)
Unit 3 Metabolism & Excretion - (19% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 1 (15%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (4%)
Unit 4 Cardiovascular System - (19% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 (15%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (4%)
Unit 5 Respiratory System - (19% of total subject assessment)
- 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, held in Semester 2 (15%)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 2 (4%)
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 (5%)
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
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
600 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022