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Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems (VETS30029)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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 a 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, student should 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
  • Interpret data acquired from clinical cases, and apply understanding of the cellular and system structure and function in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems

Generic skills

  • Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
  • Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
  • Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront 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: 23 June 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Permission of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences 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.

From 2022 onwards, students must have successfully completed the following subjects:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS20019 Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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
VETS30016 Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System
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

VETS30015 Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems

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: 23 June 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Continuous within-class assessment of the practical component: Up to 14 pre and post laboratory multiple choice quizzes, taking approximately 2 minutes each

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the semester15%

Written test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester25%

Written examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period60%

Last updated: 23 June 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorSmitha Georgy
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours72 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    s.georgy@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 23 June 2023

Further information

Last updated: 23 June 2023