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Veterinary Bioscience 2A (VETS90064)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On 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 1
Subject Coordinator: Assoc Prof. Liz Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems
Dr Natalie Courtman (natalie.courtman@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Locomotion
Dr Christina Murray (cmmurray@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part A
Assoc Prof Helen Davies (h.davies@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
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This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in Veterinary Bioscience 1 Part A and Part B. 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 haemopoietic, lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary 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 haemopoietic, lymphoreticular, locomotory and integumentary 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
Generic skills
At the completion 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
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM1 level.
Corequisites
All students are to enrol in both of the corequisite subjects unless directed otherwise by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90099 | Infections and Immunity A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
VETS90097 | Production, Herd and Public Health A | 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Three units will be undertaken in this subject.
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems - (44% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (11%)
- 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 1 examination period (33%)
Unit 2 Locomotion - (44% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour test held during Semester 1 (11%)
- 2-hour written examination held in the Semester 1 examination period (33%)
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part A - (12% of total subject assessment)
- 1-hour written examination held in the Semester 1 examination period (12%)
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 1 examination period in Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems and Unit 2 Locomotion and a minimum mark of 50% in the written examination in Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part A.
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 1
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 156 hours Total time commitment 225 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator: Assoc Prof. Liz Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Integumentary Systems
Dr Natalie Courtman (natalie.courtman@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Locomotion
Dr Christina Murray (cmmurray@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Regional Anatomy of the Dog Part A
Assoc Prof Helen Davies (h.davies@unimelb.edu.au)
Time commitment details
225 Hours
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