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Veterinary Virology (VETS90130)
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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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject introduces students to the study of viral infectious agents as causes of disease in animals. It includes taxonomic and biological considerations of common and important viral pathogens, the host-pathogen interaction and the pathogenesis of disease, disease transmission and epidemiology, methods of diagnosis of viral disease as well as prevention, control and treatment.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify the key biological characteristics of viruses of veterinary importance and explain how these contribute to infectious disease in animals
- Apply knowledge of the major components of the immune system to explain how they interact to defend animals against infection and how specific pathogens can evade these defences
- Explain how different viruses exert their pathogenic effects and produce clinical signs of disease
- Apply knowledge of viral pathogenesis as the basis of making a microbiological diagnosis, including the collection of appropriate samples and the identification of infections by the detection of common and important viruses, or the detection of antibodies to these pathogens
- Apply knowledge of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of viruses to determine appropriate and effective methods of controlling the spread of viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in animal populations
- Describe and apply principles of epidemiological, therapeutic and non-therapeutic strategies that are used to prevent, treat or control disease caused by common and important viruses in animals
- Identify animals with clinical signs of diseases of zoonotic or biosecurity significance, and describe the appropriate response of a veterinarian
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
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90133 | Animal Production Systems: Epidemiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS90128 | Vet Bioscience: Integument and Immunity | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students are to enrol in these corequisite subjects unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences.
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90099 | Infections and Immunity A | 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
| Mid semester (Weeks 6‐8) | 35% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 65% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and workshops 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 Carol Hartley Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 43 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops 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
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022