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Dogs and Cats B (VETS90147)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Werribee)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject focuses on both the general principles of veterinary clinical practice and the specific approach to diagnosis, management and prevention of disease in dogs and cats. Content will be delivered in blocks based on clinical presentations related to gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical problems in parallel with presentations of the same systems in other species. This approach is designed to support students in the development of their diagnostic reasoning skills, and encourage a comparative view of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Collect and interpret information from clinical history, epidemiological data and clinical examination findings in an individual or groups of dogs and cats in order to develop contextually appropriate prioritised differential diagnoses in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations
- Choose, perform and interpret diagnostic testing in order to establish a definitive diagnosis in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations
- Formulate and recommend appropriate strategies that promote preventative health and that address common and important medical and surgical conditions in dogs and cats with gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous and non-specific clinical presentations, taking into account prognostic, economic, public health and animal welfare considerations
- Describe techniques for humane euthanasia of dogs and cats
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- An in-depth understanding of specific veterinary clinical disciplines
- Manual dexterity and technical skills in the practical application of these disciplines
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties and to seek accurate solutions to complex biological problems
- The capacity to apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90142 | Dogs and Cats A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
VETS90141 | Veterinary Professional Practice 3 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90148 | Ruminants and Camelids B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
12.5 |
VETS90149 | Horses B | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
VETS90150 | Wildlife, Aquaculture, Exotics and Pigs | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
All students are to enrol in these corequisite subjects unless directed by the Melbourne Veterinary School
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written test
| Mid semester | 35% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 45% |
Aggregate Mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A | |
Up to four online quizzes, each equally weighted
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinators Jennifer Carter and Rachael-Kate Llewellyn Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 112 hours of lectures, practical classes and workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 8 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024