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VETS6108: Foundations of Veterinary Science B
2025 unit information
Understanding normal structure and function of the animal body is critical to understanding disease and dysfunction and as such, principles of preventative and therapeutic intervention. The overarching purpose of this unit of study is to provide an advanced understanding of the normal structure and function of the major co-ordinating Systems of the mammalian body and preliminary contextual understanding of the important concepts of pathophysiology and general pathology. The unit of study is underpinned by an understanding of basic concepts and the frameworks of structure and function achieved in the Foundations of Veterinary Science A. This Unit of Study will provide the foundation for advanced learning in DVM year 2 of systemic pathology, pathophysiology and aetiopathogenesis in the setting of the major organ systems in the context of clinical scenarios of companion and production animals.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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(VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104) or (VETS6111 and VETS6113 and VETS6104) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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2 semesters of chemistry, 1 semester of biology, 1 semester of biochemistry |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. identify and describe features of the gross and microscopic structure of the hepatobiliary system, urinary tract, male and female reproductive tracts, endocrine system, the central and peripheral nervous systems and the lymphoid system; including major species differences
- LO2. describe the physiological features of the urinary, hepato-biliary, reproductive, endocrine, neurological and immune systems and their role in the maintenance of homeostasis
- LO3. integrate anatomical, histological and physiological principles to explain normal function, abnormal function and procedures
- LO4. compare and contrast the major anatomical structural and functional differences in common domestic species
- LO5. apply the general principles of the basic pathological processes of cell injury, degeneration & necrosis; inflammation & repair; circulatory disturbances; tissue deposits & pigments to explain fundamental features of disease
- LO6. analyse the role of innate and adaptive immunity in diseases of animals
- LO7. apply concepts of host-pathogen-environment interactions (HPEI) to understand inflammatory diseases of animals.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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