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Vet Bioscience: Cells to Systems (VETS90121)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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 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
VETS90120 Vet Bioscience: Digestive System
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
No longer available
No longer available

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

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

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the semester10%

Group assignment

  • 500 words
Late in semester 1 (approximately Weeks 9‐12)5%

Written test

  • 1 hours
Mid semester25%

Written examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the written examination to be eligible to pass the subject.		During the examination period60%

Aggregate mark

Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark.		N/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorSmitha Georgy
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours72 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes
    Total time commitment180 hours
    Teaching period26 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 ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    s.georgy@unimelb.edu.au


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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    TypeName
    CourseDoctor of Veterinary Medicine

Last updated: 31 January 2024