TV2001 - Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1
Credit points: |
12 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the
Bachelor of Veterinary Science IHCAP programs.
This subject, together with Integrated Animal Structure and Function - 2, makes up
the second level of the BVSc degree program and the first of three years of the integrated
veterinary science curriculum. The integrated curriculum is structured around a number
of overlapping Themes that combine knowledge, skills and attitudes, which are then
delivered through a series of modules. The identified elements are: Structure and
Function; Function and Agents of Disease; Animal Production, Management, Welfare,
Ethics and Behaviour; Veterinary Career Development. The Structure and Function identified
element will provide students with a solid understanding of the diversity of living
things, the structure and function of and animals, and the techniques that are available
to study them within the context of veterinary practice. The focus of the Function
and Agents of Disease identified element is to enable students to understand dysfunction
and disease processes including their molecular and cellular basis and the diversity
of causative organisms. Animal Production, Management, Welfare, Ethics and Behaviour
will provide grounding in aspects of pasture science with a focus on tropical environments
and grazing land management, the nutritional physiology and metabolic processes of
the gastrointestinal tract in domestic animals and animal welfare issues relevant
to an animal's physiological and psychological well-being, and to recognise welfare,
ethical and legal implications of animal use practices. The Veterinary Career Development
identified element will provide students with the skills necessary to practice as
a veterinarian in our changing world and to be able to continually access and use
information as knowledge progresses.
Learning Outcomes
- identify and describe the normal body structure (anatomy and histology), development
(embryology) and function (physiology) of the mammalian respiratory, cardiovascular,
digestive, endocrine, urogenital, special senses and renal systems;
- identify key structural, metabolic and growth features of parasites, and fundamentals
of host pathogen interactions;
- describe and discuss the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their
application to the clinical use of drugs in veterinary medicine;
- describe the biochemistry and metabolic pathways relevant to the understanding and
treatment of Veterinary disease processes;
- examine non-verbal communication and professional behaviour and appraise consultation
skills;
- explain the fundamentals of pastures sciences with a focus on tropical environments
and also grazing land management;
- describe and apply the craft of basic plant identification and assembly and presentation
of a specific pasture plant herbarium;
- describe the nutritional physiology and metabolic processes of the gastrointestinal
tract in domestic animals;
- discuss animal welfare issues relevant to an animals physiological and psychological
well- being, and to recognise welfare, ethical and legal implications of animal use
practices for different species in different situations.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- On Course Assessments - (40%) - Group & Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attend all practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and field trips, which are compulsory.
Attempt all and achieve a minimum of 50% across all combined summative oncourse assessment
and a satisfactory standard in each identified hurdle assessment. Achieve a percentage
of 50% plus 1 SEM (Standard Error of Measurement) to pass the end of semester examinations.
A minimum of 50% for each Identified Element must be achieved. A total percentage
of 50% overall is required to pass the subject.
Prerequisites: |
TV1002 AND TV1003must have completed Level 1 of the program |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Margaret Reilly, Ms Sue Medlen, Professor Estelle Venter, Dr Donna Martin |
Lecturers:
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Mr Christopher Gardiner, Ms Dominique Thiriet, Dr Alanna Sorenson, Dr Orachun Hayakijkosol, Assoc. Professor Janice Lloyd, Dr Robert Kinobe, Dr Ruth Sutcliffe, Assoc. Professor Constantin Constantinoiu, Dr Leo Foyle, Dr Anupama Bangara Kulur, Dr Prisca Noble, Dr Glen Walker, Dr Donnalee Taylor, Dr Dem de Tonnerre, <Person not found>, Dr Donna Martin. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
12
credit point subject is approximately
520 hours.
- 155 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 19 hours tutorials
- 80 hours practicals
- 34 hours workshops
- 6 hours - Fieldtrip
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.