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Dogs and Cats A (VETS90142)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Werribee)
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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 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject focuses on both the general principles of veterinary clinical practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, management and prevention of disease in dogs and cats. Content will be delivered in blocks based on clinical presentations related to dermatologic, ophthalmic, reproductive, locomotory and respiratory problems in parallel with presentations of the same systems in other species. This approach is designed to support students in the development of their diagnostic reasoning skills, and encourage a comparative view of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Collect and interpret information from clinical history, epidemiological data and clinical examination findings in an individual or groups of dogs and cats in order to develop contextually appropriate prioritised differential diagnoses related to dermatologic, ophthalmic, reproductive, locomotory and respiratory presentations
- Choose, perform and interpret diagnostic testing in order to establish a definitive diagnosis in animals with dermatologic, ophthalmic, reproductive, locomotory and respiratory presentations
- Formulate and recommend appropriate strategies that promote preventative health and that address common and important medical and surgical conditions in dogs and cats with dermatologic, ophthalmic, reproductive, lameness and respiratory presentations, taking into account prognostic, economic, public health and animal welfare considerations
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- An in-depth understanding of specific veterinary clinical disciplines
- Manual dexterity and technical skills in the practical application of these disciplines
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties and to seek accurate solutions to complex biological problems
- The capacity to apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
All students are to enrol into the following 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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VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
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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Written examination
| Late in the semester | 35% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 45% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes in this subject. | N/A | |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A | |
Up to 4 online quizzes, each equally weighted (15minutes (each); 1 hour (total))
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinators Claire Cannon and Jennifer Carter Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 85 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 8 February 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 19 February 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 (Early-Start) 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
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 3 November 2022