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Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System (VETS30016)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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Using clinical cases to illustrate principles, this subject examines the structure, function and potential for dysfunction of the digestive 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 digestive systems of different species
- Explain the processes by which normal function of the digestive system may be disrupted and predict the outcomes of perturbations
- Differentiate normal and abnormal structures of the digestive system on gross observation, in histological preparations and diagnostic images
- Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of common classes of drugs that act on the digestive system to explain their use in the treatment of digestive diseases
- Interpret data acquired from clinical cases, and apply understanding of the structure and function of the digestive tract in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to this system
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the Faculty of Science 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.
Students must have successfully completed the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS20019 | Frontiers in Veterinary Science | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Students must also be enrolled in
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30029 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30030 | Introduction to Professional Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30031 | Animal Production Systems 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Students must comply with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Fitness to Practice Rules, which are accessible from Schedule 1 of the Student Fitness to Practice Policy (MPF1345).
Current vaccinations for tetanus and/or documented immunity to Q Fever are requirements for enrolment.
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 5 formative online assessments of weekly case study exercises
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Bamford Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Veterinary Bioscience
Last updated: 31 January 2024