VET SC 3512RW - Veterinary Immunology, Micro & Public Health III

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course will incorporate the pre-clinical scientific disciplines of immunology and microbiology, and highlight the relationship between pathogens and disease at the tissue and animal level in various body systems. The course will introduce the concepts of zoonoses and infectious disease implications for veterinary public health.

  • 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.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Knowledge of the terminology, basic
    principles and application of veterinary microbiology and immunology

    2 Knowledge of the terminology, basic
    principles and application of veterinary public health

    3 Knowledge and application of diagnostic and
    laboratory skills

    4 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

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. 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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