Vet Bioscience: Integument and Immunity (VETS90128)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject continues the integrated and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of function and dysfunction of body systems in animals introduced in year one of the DVM course. Students will build on their prior knowledge of organ function and dysfunction as they learn about the normal structure and function of the haemopoietic, integumentary and immune systems. They will explore the mechanisms of dysfunction and disease of these systems, the use of diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology in the evaluation and diagnosis of disease, and the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics in managing dysfunction and disease. Students will further develop their scientific and clinical reasoning skills, and their communication and teamwork skills, through collaborative case-based activities, integrating their disciplinary knowledge to evaluate clinical cases with multiple organ perturbation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy and normal function of the integumentary and immunologic systems in domestic animals
- Identify abnormalities of the integumentary and immunologic systems and explain the processes by which these occur
- Explain how elements of the innate and adaptive immunity combine to form a functional immune defence system, and predict the clinical manifestations of normal, inadequate or excessive immune responses in the setting of infectious and inflammatory diseases
- Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of common classes of anti-inflammatory and anti-neoplastic drugs, to explain their use in the treatment of inflammatory and immune mediated conditions
- Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and apply an understanding of the structure and function of the integumentary and immune systems in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to these systems in animals
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 1 level
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Up to 5 online quizzes of case study exercises, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete, each equally weighted.
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Intra-semester test
| From Week 5 to Week 9 | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Claire Cannon and Christina Marth Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours of lectures, practical classes and case studies Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025