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Vet Bioscience: Digestive System (VETS90120)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for dysfunction of the digestive system of the major domestic animal species. As students develop an understanding of the mechanisms of disease of this system, they will develop skills in the clinical evaluation of it and in the interpretation of relevant diagnostic procedures.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of the digestive systems of different species
- Differentiate normal and abnormal structures of the digestive system on gross observation and in histological preparations and diagnostic images
- Explain the processes by which normal function of the digestive system may be disrupted and predict the outcomes of perturbations
- Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of common classes of drugs that act on the digestive system to explain their use in the treatment of digestive diseases
- Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and apply an understanding of the structure and function of the digestive tract in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to this system in animals
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Have the capacity to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a range of disciplines
- Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills
- 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 MC-DVETMED Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Corequisites
All students are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90121 | Vet Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90115 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
VETS90119 | Veterinary Principles: Digestive System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Up to four online quizzes of case study exercises, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete, each equally weighted.
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Group assignment
| Late in Semester 1 | 5% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 30% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and case studies in this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Bamford Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes Total time commitment 170 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 3 November 2022