VET SC 3512RW - Veterinary Immunology, Micro & Public Health III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 3512RW Course Veterinary Immunology, Micro & Public Health III Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 15 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites VET SC 2510RW Restrictions Available to BSc(Veterinary Bioscience) students only Assessment Mid-semester exams, end semester exams, assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Farhid Hemmatzadeh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Knowledge of the terminology, basic
principles and application of veterinary microbiology and immunology2 Knowledge of the terminology, basic
principles and application of veterinary public health3 Knowledge and application of diagnostic and
laboratory skills4 Development of practical laboratory skills University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-4 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
3 x 2hr blocks of lectures per week
3 x 1hr tutorials per week
2 x 3hr practical sessions per week
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g.,
lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
This course is divided into four components: immunology (30% of total course), virology (30% of total course), bacteriology (30% of total course) and public health(10% of total course). As the course is being redesigned, specific topics may alter, so areas are listed below within each component. Practicals and tutorials will complement the topics listed under lectures.
Lectures will be divided between the components as:
Immunology 22 hrs
· Innate & adaptive immunity
· Cells & tissues
· Antibody structure & function
· The infected would
· Antibody technology
· Cell-mediated immunity
· Receptors & cytokines
· Lymphocytes
· Tolerance & autoimmunity
· Hypersensitivity
· Immunodeficiency
· Immunity to specific antigens (parasites, viruses, bacteria)
· Vaccines
· Neonatal immunity
· Comparative immunology
Virology 22 hrs
· Virus classification
· Virus replication
· Viral genetics
· Virus-cell interactions
· Pathogenesis of viral disease
· Diseases caused by viruses (Parvovirus, Caliciviridae, Paramyxoviruses, etc)
Bacteriology 22 hrs
· Bacterial structure
· Growth & nutrition of bacteria
· Classification & identification of bacteria
· What makes a pathogen?
· Host-parasite-environment interactions
· Antibiotics
· Bacterial genetics
· Antibiotic resistance
· Microbial diversity in health and disease
Public Health 6 hrs
· Zoonotic diseases
· Emerging infectious diseases
· Human-animal interactions
Practical classes will divided between the components as:
Immunology 21 hrs
Virology 21 hrs
Bacteriology 21 hrs
Public Health 9 hrs
Tutorials will be divided between the components as:
Immunology 11 hrs
Virology 11 hrs
Bacteriology 11 hrs
Public Health 3 hrs
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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