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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-2023

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM (B1330); successful completion of all BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM Part I units, or accepted equivalents and/or concurrent enrolment in ANS101. Students enrolled in the BSc Animal Science/Animal Health major are eligible to enrol, subject to quota restrictions, a strong academic record in the relevant Part I units, and approval of both the Unit Coordinator and the Animal Science/Animal Health Academic Chair.

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Learning outcomes

1.

Communicate knowledge of the functional anatomy, histology, and physiological processes of nerves, cardiovascular system, muscular system, respiratory and renal systems of healthy and diseased domestic animals

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Apply this knowledge to solve and manage problems in a clinical setting, including in the context of diagnostic planning, animal management and care, and promoting health

3.

Demonstrate proficiency in identifying anatomical landmarks and introductory clinical assessment, including in the context of diagnosis and animal management and care

4.

Demonstrate basic research skills in retrieving and synthesising evidence in the context of evidence-based practice in relation to diagnosis, case management and promoting health

5.

Demonstrate effective communication in writing and in oral presentations

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Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

7.

Demonstrate professional conduct through compliance with relevant policies and ethical and safe use of animals and animal tissues

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Additional information

Unit content:

In this unit students will examine in detail the anatomy, histology and physiology of the individual organs and tissues of animals, focusing on the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. The histology and basic physiology of the nerves and the various types of muscle will also be covered, whilst the anatomy of the peripheral nerves, and the musculoskeletal system are presented in VET260. Physiological mechanisms will be considered in terms of both cellular and tissue structure and the physical and chemical processes necessary for the maintenance of health. Some control mechanisms will also be outlined, but will be covered in much greater depth in VET273 (Veterinary Structure and Function III) in Semester 2.