TV3001 - Transitions from Health to Disease 1

Credit points:	12
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

This subject together with Transitions from Health to Disease 2 (TV3002), makes up the third year of the BVSc degree program and the second of two years of the integrated veterinary science curriculum. The integrated curriculum is structured around a number of overlapping themes that combine knowledge, skills and attitudes delivered through a series of teaching modules. The five (5) themes are: Dysfunction, Agents of Disease, Defence and Chemical Agents; Animal Production; Veterinary Services; Veterinary Practice; and Veterinary Professional Life. The Dysfunction, Agents of Disease, Defence and Chemical Agents theme continues to expand your understanding at the molecular and cellular level of the causes and treatment of dysfunction and disease processes associated with exposure of animals to toxic or infectious agents. The Animal Production Systems provides you with an understanding of those aspects of land and animal management as they relate to the delivery of veterinary services. Veterinary Services encompasses those aspects of the veterinary profession that provide a service to the community with a particular focus on meeting legislative requirements and applying regulatory and professional protocols and guidelines as they apply to clinical practice. Elements of Veterinary Practice run through the study period to provide students with a foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a professional veterinarian working in a clinical setting. The Veterinary Professional Life theme will provide students with the skills necessary to competently practice as a veterinarian in a changing world and to access, critically assess and incorporate new information into their professional working life as knowledge progresses.

Learning Outcomes

• Propose diagnoses based on gross and histological lesions observed in the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems as well as knowledge of the aetiology and pathophysiology of common diseases;
• Discuss diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative management strategies for diseases caused by some common or important toxic or infectious agents of animals in Australia based on the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiology of those diseases;
• Discuss the pharmacological principles behind the intoxication of animals by common organic and inorganic poisons in Australia;
• Discuss the pharmacological principles associated with the treatment and management of common diseases and disorders of animals in Australia;
• Identify a selection of poisonous plants of significance in Australia and discuss the suite of animal, land management, plant and environmental factors that together cause poisoning by these plants;
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of legislative requirements as well as government mandated protocols and guidelines as they relate to biosecurity, food safety, quality assurance, disease emergencies and animal welfare;
• Diagnose pregnancy in large domestic animals and carry out some obstetric procedures;
• Critically review literature and research studies relevant to their work as veterinary scientists;
• Demonstrate effective communication with consumers and stakeholders of veterinary services;
• Link the key epidemiological features and infectious agent characteristics to the disease pathogenesis and take them into consideration when planning disease management;
• Categorise and analyse agents causing important and common infectious diseases in a range of animals species based upon their taxonomic (phenotypic and genomic) and virulence features so that you are able to recognise the pathology, diagnose the disease and formulate an appropriate disease management plan;
• Analyse and select the most optimal diagnostic tests, both patient-side and in the laboratory available for important and common diseases in a range of animals;
• Determine the nutritional requirements of healthy dogs and cats and explain how deficiencies or excesses in some nutrients can lead to disease, affect recovery from disease and prevent the onset of disease.

Prerequisites:

TV2002Allow concurrent for TV2001 AND TV2002

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator:	Dr Glen Walker
Contact hours:	145 hours lectures 80 hours tutorials 105 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (24%); presentations (4%); assignments (12%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must participate in and complete any required assessment in at least 80% of the tutorials, workshops, field trips and animal handling sessions and practical classes.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.