James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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TV1003 - Animal Structure and Function
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | TV1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to BVSc students only.
Subject Description
- This subject is the first of three subjects in the BVSc programme which are designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the structure and function of animals, and the techniques that are available to study them. The focus will be on animal embryology, anatomy, histology and physiology. These basic sciences underpin 'normal' animal function. Knowledge of normal structure function is required for the understanding of diseases and disease processes and their management.
Learning Outcomes
- discuss the relationship between the organisational levels of the animal body from the cellular to the organ level
- describe the structure of proteins and discuss their basic roles in the animal body
- identify and describe the development, structure (histology and anatomy) and function (physiology) of the animal musculoskeletal and nervous systems
- acquire and model foundation level animal dissection techniques
- critically apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to the veterinary discipline
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Oncourse Assessment - (50%) - Group & Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attendance at practical classes and workshops is compulsory. A pass standard in anatomy and physiology is required.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Orachun Hayakijkosol DR Sue Medlen DR Prisca Noble |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Sally Watts DR Sue Medlen Professor Estelle Venter DR Jenny Elliman DR Ruth Sutcliffe DR Denise Von Wald DR David Blignaut MRS Therese Kaul DR Kim Colquhoun MR Scott Blyth Assoc. Professor Janice Lloyd DR Leo Foyle DR Mark Barnes DR Anupama Bangara Kulur DR Prisca Noble Professor Lin Schwarzkopf MR Christopher Gardiner DR Sandra De Cat Professor Aduli Malau-Aduli MS Josephine Penny Professor William Tranter DR Donnalee Taylor Assoc. Professor John Cavalieri DR Orachun Hayakijkosol Assoc. Professor Damien Paris MRS Virginia Simpson DR Craig Godfrey |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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