Handbook home
Veterinary Bioscience 1B (VETS90116)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
From 2023 most subjects will be taught on campus only with flexible options limited to a select number of postgraduate programs and individual subjects.
To learn more, visit COVID-19 course and subject delivery.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator: Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism, Excretion and Endocrinology:
Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
Veterinary Bioscience 1B takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the study of organ function and dysfunction in animals. Building on students’ prior knowledge and experience of scientific thinking, this subject introduces students to the structure and normal functioning of the liver, biliary system, urinary tract and endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and to the principles of dysfunction of these systems. Students will continue their study of the clinical disciplines of pharmacology and therapeutics, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology. Using case-based teaching approaches, students will apply their understanding of organ and system function and dysfunction to authentic situations that enhance the development of integrative clinical reasoning abilities.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Appreciate the roles of the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and pathology in the analysis of animal structure, function and dysfunction
- Describe the structure and function of the hepatobiliary, urinary, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Explain the processes by which normal function may be disrupted in these body systems, and predict the outcomes of these perturbations for normal function of the animal
- Apply and integrate an understanding of principles of organ function and dysfunction to cases involving multi-organ perturbation
- Use data acquired from clinical observation as well as understanding of organ function and dysfunction, to explain mechanisms of disease processes
Generic skills
- Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- 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, and appreciation of the broad pricture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
VETS90058 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | No longer available | |
VETS90115 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
VETS90062 | Principles of Veterinary Bioscience | No longer available | |
VETS90119 | Veterinary Principles: Digestive System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All students who have completed the following
VETS90058 VETS90060
are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
VETS90061 | Applications in Animal Health B | No longer available |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
VETS90059 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more discipline of science. All students will be expected to be familiar with the principles of scientific thinking, hypothesis development, experimental design and data collection, analysis and interpretation.
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 |
---|---|---|
UNIT 1: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (28% of total assessment) Hurdle requirement: Must pass Unit 1: Cardiovascular System on aggregate mark | N/A | |
Unit 1: Cardiovascular System Written test (1,000 words equivalence)
| During semester | 6% |
Unit 1: Cardiovascular System Written exam (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 22% |
UNIT 2: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (28% of total subject assesment) Hurdle requirement: Must pass Unit 2: Respiratory System on aggregate mark | N/A | |
Unit 2: Respiratory System Written test (1,000 words equivalence)
| During Semester | 6% |
Unit 2: Respiratory System Written exam (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 22% |
UNIT 3: METABOLISM (34% of total subject assessment) Hurdle requirement: Must pass Unit 3: Metabolism on aggregate mark | N/A | |
UNIT 3: Metabolism Written test (1,000 words equivalence)
| During Semester | 7% |
Unit 3: Metabolism Written exam (2,000 words equivalence)
| During the examination period | 27% |
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 on-line in video format on the Faculty's VOCE site (400 words equivalence)
| During semester | 10% |
Subject aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject Veterinary Bioscience 1B on aggregate mark | N/A | |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes and case studies in this subject | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Tudor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 460 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
Subject Coordinator: Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 1 Cardiovascular System:
Prof Elizabeth Tudor (etudor@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 2 Respiratory System:
Dr Reza Sanaei (reza.sanaei@unimelb.edu.au)
Unit 3 Metabolism, Excretion and Endocrinology:
Assoc Prof Jenny Charles (charlesj@unimelb.edu.au)
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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
Last updated: 31 January 2024