VET SC 3512RW - Veterinary Immunology and Infectious Diseases III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 3512RW Course Veterinary Immunology and Infectious Diseases 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 written and practical mid-semester exams; written and practical end of semester exams; written assignments, Oral Presentations Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Farhid Hemmatzadeh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This course will require the following texts and other resources:
1- Quinn, P. Markey B.K., Carter M., Donnelly W.J., Leonard F. (2011) Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease. Wiley-Blackwell
2-Fenner's Veterinary Virology: The 4th Edition; MacLachlan, N. James and Dubovi, Edward J. Academic Press, 2011
3-A color atlas of virology. Jan Versteeg, Publisher: Chicago : Year Book Medical Publishers, 1985.
4-IR Tizard Veterinary Immunology 8th Ed ISBN 9781416049890
Additional reading resources will be required and will all be available through the Roseworthy library facilities
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
3 x 3hr blocks of lectures 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 35 hrs
· Virus structure and morphology
. Virus classification
· Virus replication
· Viral genetics
· Virus-cell interactions
· Pathogenesis of viral disease
· Diseases caused by viruses (Parvovirus, Caliciviridae, Paramyxoviruses, etc)
Bacteriology 35 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
Practical classes will divided between the components as:
Immunology 21 hrs
Virology 21 hrs
Bacteriology 21 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
An exemption to the hurdle requirements of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy has been approved by the Faculty of Sciences for 2022.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle Yes/No Objective being assessed Spot quizzes Formative & Summative 5% No 1, 2, 3, 4 Group assignments and presentations Formative & Summative 16% No 1, 2, 3,4 Practical assessments (2) Formative & Summative 10% No 1, 5 In-semester exams (3) Formative & Summative 23%
Yes1, 2, 3, 4 Final semester exams (3) Summative 46% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Course component weightings (percent of overall course grade):
Components Weightings Virology 35% Bacteriology & Mycology 35% Immunology 30% Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with hurdle % needed or requirement to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement? Yes or No Details of additional assessment, if available Combined in-semester and final written exams Students must attain 50% in total and at least 48% for each component Yes An additional assessment will be offered to the student Assessment Detail
Spot Quizzes (5%): The Spot Quizzes (six for virology (3%) and four for microbiology (2%)) will be conducted during lectures and will comprise of Virology and Microbiology content. Each quiz will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Group Assignments & Presentations (16%) All students in the class are divided into small groups. Each group is involved in completing and submitting an assignment (2000 words) and a 10 minute presentation at the presentation times. The virology presentations and assignments worth 8% (4% each) and microbiology presentations and assignments worth 8% (4% each).
Practical Assessments (10%) The practical assessments will comprise of a bacteriology practical exam (in class time) and assessment of the immunology practical class laboratory notebook.
In-Semester Exams (23%) There will be four in-semester exams covering virology (7%) , microbiology (6%) and immunology x 2 (10%).
Final Semester Written Exams (46%) The final exam is divided into three separated exams on three different days: 1) Virology (15%); 2) Microbiology (16%); 3) Immunology (15%). Each paper may consist of a combination of short answer, multiple choice and long answer questions.
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 .
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