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Veterinary Virology (VETS90130)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On 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 1
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the general principles of veterinary microbiology and 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. Key aspects of disease transmission and epidemiology are addressed, as well as methods of diagnosis of viral disease and their 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: 10 February 2024
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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS90128 | Vet Bioscience: Integument and Immunity | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2x written tests, equally weighted
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 40% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Carol Hartley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 43 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops Total time commitment 100 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: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024