Principles of Disease II (VETS2007)

Course overview

A gross, microscopic & molecular perspective on how hosts respond to disease agents, & the outcomes of the disease process; general pathology & immunology.

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the study of specific diseases by explaining how the host responds to disease agents, and the outcomes of the disease process in terms of gross, microscopic and molecular alterations in cells and tissues (i.e. general pathology and immunology).ﾠ An introduction to the general principles of pharmacology and toxicology is also included in the course.

Course requirements

Assumed background

Students in this course are assumed to have a sound knowledge of:

• invertebrate animal zoology and basic cell biology (VETS1060, AGRC1021, AGRC1041, ANIM1020 or equivalent courses)ﾠﾠ
• cellular biochemistry, molecular assemblies and metabolic processes (from BIOC1011)
• gross and microscopic anatomy of domestic animals (from VETS1003ﾠand VETS2011)
• the factors that influence disease occurrence and impact (from VETS1018 and VETS2006)
• the basic structure and life cycle of the major groups of parasites, fungi, bacteria and viruses that infect animals (from VETS2006)
• the components of the immune system, their functions and interactions (from VETS2006)

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

AGRC1041 or ANIM1020, VETS2006

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

ANIM2504

Restrictions

Enrolment is restricted to BVSc(Hons) and BVetTech students only.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Please be aware that due to unforeseen circumstances it may be necessary to make changes to the timetable throughout the semester and so it is important to check VETS2007 Blackboard site regularly. Students will be notified of changes to the timetable via Blackboard Announcements.

Aims and outcomes

The aim of this course is to prepare students for the study of specific diseases by explaining how the host responds to disease agents, and the outcomes of the disease process in terms of gross, microscopic and molecular alterations in cells and tissues (i.e. general pathology and immunology).

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

In semester examination

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

35%

Due date

In-semester Saturday

31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Pathology case study

• Team or group-based

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique, Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set

Weight

15%

Due date

14/10/2024 12:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L04, L07, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Students are encouraged to work in small groups and submit a single assignment as an electronic copy (on a word document) via the online submission portal (in the assessment section of the blackboard) by 09 am on the 14th of October. Before submitting your work, you are encouraged to read the UQ academic integrity and plagiarism policy (PPL 3.60.04) and understand its implication.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Late submission

Failure to submit the pathology case studies by the due date will incur an academic penalty of 10% per 24 hours of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item in the first 7 periods of 24 hours.

End of semester examination

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

50%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L03, L04, L05, L06

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

To pass the course, a student must achieve at least 50% for the course overall.ﾠ

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes. 

To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

For INSPERA exams, the summary page shows a ‘SUBMIT NOW’ button that students must click to submit their answers. After submission, students will receive a confirmation on the dashboard that they have submitted and can no longer edit responses. For all End of Semester exams with durations of 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes you will receive an additional 10 minutes of planning time to read the examination questions and plan your responses, but you may commence working if you wish. It’s essential that you check before the exam that your laptop meets the device requirements for Inspera assessments. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the Library. Get familiar with Inspera provides the most up to date information for students about using Inspera. Power outlets will not be available during exams

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Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Ensuring work-life balance and seeking help at an early stage are key attributes for successful study at university. UQ Student Servicesﾠand the Student Union (UQU) provide many resources for students studying at UQ. Student Services provide a range of mindfulness programs and counselling services to help improve confidence and overall wellbeing. UQU also provide a range of student support, welfare and wellbeing resources.

If immediate help is needed, please call the 24/7ﾠUQ Counselling and Crisis Line 1300 851 998 

The histopathology glass slides have been Aperio-scanned and can be viewed using the ImageScope program. Instructions for ImageScope will be available on Blackboard. It will also be possible to upload the slide files to your laptop (Further instructions will be available on Blackboard and discussed during the histopath prac class). In addition, the scanned slides can be accessible through the BEST Slice platform.

If you can't access eLearn then it is most likely that you are using an outdated web browser. Blackboard recommends that you use: Internet Explorer 8 or late, Firefox 3.6 or later, Chrome. For more information about browser compatibility, see here: Browser not compatible with Learn.UQ - eLearning - University of Queensland.

 Other learning resources that may help with the interpretation of the gross and histological pictures:

  1) Noah's arkive from the CL Davis and Samuel Wesley Thompson DVM Foundation website (the largest collection of gross and histological images of different pathological lesions in a broad range of species) Noah’s Arkive – The Davis-Thompson Foundation (davisthompsonfoundation.org)

  2) Veterinary Systemic Pathology Online - VSPO (collection of histological cases, including scanned slides, of different conditions grouped by system, species or aetiology)

  https://www.askjpc.org/vspo/index.php

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Additional learning activity information

Lectures

The lectures provide basic information on all components of the course (pathology, immunology, immunopathology, toxicology and pharmacology). Lecture notes or summaries, sample exam questions, and/or powerpoint notes will be made available prior to the start of each lecture.

Practical classes and tutorials

The practical classes and tutorials reinforce lecture material and in general use a problem-based approach, utilising clinical cases. The lecturers may direct students to additional readings should certain topics require further information or clarification. Students will be expected to have read the relevant course notes before practical sessions and tutorials (case-based scenarios).         

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

• Fitness to Practise Policy
• Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure