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Vet Bioscience: Locomotion (VETS90129)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of body system function and dysfunction in animals that was introduced in year one of the DVM course. Building on students’ prior knowledge of body system function and dysfunction and their experience of scientific and clinical reasoning, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of those body systems that contribute to locomotion. Dysfunction and the consequences of dysfunction will also be explored. Studies will encompass the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and those elements of the integumentary system that contribute to locomotion. The development and organisation of the nervous system will be introduced in this unit, and the focus will then turn to those elements of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system essential for locomotory control. Students will be introduced to the clinical disciplines of gait analysis and lameness assessment, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging and anatomic pathology as they relate to these systems. Using case-based teaching approaches, they will apply their understanding of system structure, function and dysfunction to authentic situations that enhance the development of integrative clinical reasoning abilities.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of microscopic, developmental and gross anatomy of the structures that contribute to locomotion in order to explain how the locomotory structures enable animals to stand and move
- Apply knowledge of locomotory anatomy to the identification of normal structures in animals, tissues and diagnostic images, and to differentiate between abnormal and normal structures
- Apply an understanding of pathological changes in the locomotory apparatus to predict the clinical manifestations of locomotory diseases, and to distinguish between the commonly caused diseases of bones, muscles, joints, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
- Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and apply an understanding of locomotory structure and function in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to this system in animals
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should:
• Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
• Understand the scientific method, and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
• Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
• Be able to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
• Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
• Be efficient managers of information
• Be able to apply technology to the analysis of biological problems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 1 level
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90132 | Veterinary Professional Practice 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90064 | Veterinary Bioscience 2A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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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Written test
| From Week 8 to Week 10 | 35% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 65% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and case studies in this subject. | 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 Christina Murray Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 43 hours of lectures, practical classes and case studies Total time commitment 100 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
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 3 November 2022