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Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System (VETS30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for dysfunction of the respiratory 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 should be able to:
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of the respiratory systems of different species
- Explain how components of the respiratory system interact to allow survival under various physiological and pathological conditions, and how they can be modified with pharmacological agents
- Identify normal and abnormal respiratory structures in animals on gross observation, in diagnostic images, and in histological and cytological preparations
- Interpret data acquired from clinical cases, and apply understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory system in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to this system
- Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of common classes of drugs that act on the respiratory system to explain their use in the treatment of respiratory disease
- Combine regional and systemic anatomical knowledge with technical skills in order to apply these to diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures in domestic and other animals
- Conduct a clinical examination of the respiratory system in order to assess structure and function
- Critically appraise scientific evidence and effectively communicate research findings and complex scientific information orally and in written form to a diverse audience
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30016 | Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30029 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30030 | Introduction to Professional Practice | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30031 | Animal Production Systems 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Students must also be enrolled in
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30014 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cardiovasc System | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30017 | Veterinary Bioscience: Metabolism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30032 | Animal Production Systems 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Up to 4 online assessments of weekly case study exercises (each equally weighted at 2.5%)
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Written Test
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Oral presentation of a research activity that demonstrates the ability to integrate concepts across different discipline areas and organ systems, and to communicate these concepts to a diverse audience. Presented online in video format; 5 minutes (500 words equivalence)
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Reza Sanaei Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
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 Major Veterinary Bioscience
Last updated: 31 January 2024