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Vet Bioscience: Cells to Systems (VETS90121)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Please note that the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is delivered as an on-campus degree and all students are expected to be in Melbourne to attend classes for the full duration of the course.
The University remains committed to providing reasonable adjustments for students who are affected by COVID-19 related travel delays, however students who are able to travel to Melbourne are expected to do so in time for the commencement of their studies.
This subject takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of health and disease in domestic animals. Students will be introduced to the structural and functional organisational units of the body and to the fundamental principles of veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, general pathology and immunology. Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills that are fundamental to an appraisal of the health of domestic animals.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Explain how the structural and functional organisation of the cells, tissues, organs and body systems enable maintenance of homeostasis
- Communicate anatomical and microscopic features of animal tissues using scientific terminology
- Explain how homeostasis is maintained through normal hormonal, electrical and pharmacological communication
- Describe the major components of the immune system and the clinical manifestations of an activated immune response
- Apply the principles of common inflammatory and non-inflammatory pathological processes to explain the clinical features of disease
- Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and apply an understanding of cellular and organ structure and function in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems in animals
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Have the capacity to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a range of disciplines
- Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills
- 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, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-DVETMED Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Corequisites
All students are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90120 | Vet Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90115 | Veterinary Bioscience 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
VETS90119 | Veterinary Principles: Digestive System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous within-class assessment of the practical component: Up to 14 pre- and post- laboratory multiple choice quizzes, each taking approximately 2 minutes to complete and each equally weighted
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Group assignment
| Late in semester 1 (approximately Weeks 9‐12) | 5% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Smitha Georgy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes Total time commitment 180 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024