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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Animal Science major or Animal Health major; BMS107 Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function and BIO152 Cell Biology/ Foundations of Cell Biology Biology

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

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Animal structure and function. To understand and be able to explain how the mammalian body, in the context of this unit, is 'put together' to create a functional whole. To become conversant with the ‘language’ of physiology and anatomy, and be able to correctly use this terminology to indicate form, position and movement as well as function. To appreciate how anatomical form dictates function from an 'engineering' perspective, and vice versa. To be able to dissect, identify and describe, where appropriate, the principle structures of the mammalian body and to a lesser extent the avian body.
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Computer-assisted learning. To develop self-directed learning skills by demonstration of interest and competence with experimentation and computer-assisted learning.
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Oral and written communication of scientific information. Research and present information both orally and in writing to colleagues at the appropriate level.
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Professionalism. To demonstrate professionalism through compliance with Murdoch University professionalism policies, in particular the ethical and safe use of animals and animal tissues.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:The unit emphasises the interaction between the physiology of farm animals and their underlying anatomy. It covers the major organ systems; emphasising the functional anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, digestive, and reproductive systems.