Applied Animal Physiology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Contact hours 72. Estimated total time commitment (including non-contact time): 170 hours

Biology at 100 level.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Physiology is the integrative study of the control of normal body function. This subject will examine the functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues; mechanisms by which organs are controlled and their functions are regulated; thermoregulatory processes and fluid balance; they physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion; the processes of growth and development, and factors that can be manipulated to alter animal performance under normal conditions.

On completion of this subject students should be aware:

• the working knowledge of structure and normal physiological function of domestic animals
• the terminology and basic principles of structure and function in animals
• functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues
• mechanisms by which organ systems are controlled and functions coordinated
• the physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion
• the processes of growth
• differences in animal performance relating to physiological factors.

Two hour written examination during the exam period (60%); one hour mid semester MCQ examination in approximately week 7 (30%); and practical work submitted during the semester, equivalent to 1,000 words (10%).

Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms (Sherwood, Klandorf and Yancey 2005 or 2012)

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

On completion of the subject the students should have developed the following generic skills:

Academic excellence, greater in-depth understanding of scientific disciplines and of the practical and ethical aspects of working in animal physiology. The student's flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management and enhanced ability to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats.

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only).

Q Fever

Students enrolling in this subject are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common preventable condition which, while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Your course coordinator will advise you of this requirement prior to commencement of the study semester. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private medical coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.