VET SC 7008RW - Veterinary Practice Fundamentals
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7008RW Course Veterinary Practice Fundamentals Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites VET SC 7002RW, VET SC 7000RW, VET SC 7009RW Restrictions Available to DVM students only Assessment In-class tests, final theory and practical examinations, quizzes Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jose Len
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 To understand the interaction of physiological and pathological processes in the context of clinical pathology 2 To be able to diagnose diseases and problems through clinical pathological techniques 3 To be able to use clinical pathology in the monitoring of large and small animal cases in veterinary practice 4 To be able to diagnose pregnancy in a variety of animal species 5 To understand oestrus cycles, parturition and abortion in a variety of animal species, including the various diseases that affect each stage 6 To understand and be able to assess ocular, neurological, cardiac and dermatological diseases 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 3, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 3, 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2, 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 3, 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4, 5 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
A variety of text books and reading resources will be required and will all be available through the Roseworthy library facilities.
Clinical and pathology suite resources will be available through the newly constructed veterinary teaching hospital at Roseworthy. Additional specialty suites may be required as needed
Digital microscopic imaging is available within pathology.
Protocols in which animal use occurs will follow all UofA guidelines and obtain ethics approval. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
3 x 1hr lectures, 1 x 1 hr tutorial, 1 x 3hr practicals per week
There will be elements of on-line assessment available through the relevant MyUni page
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
The course is divided into 3 modules: Clinical Pathology, Theriogenology, and Clinical Principles (Ophthalmology, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology).
Clinical Pathology
Lectures
Clinical Pathology introductionHaematologyBiochemistryCytology: sampling techniques, fluidsEquine clinical pathologyRuminant animal clinical pathologyCompanion animal clinical pathology
Practicals/Case studies
o Companion animal case studies
o Production animal case studies
o Equine case studies
Theriogenology
Lectures
o Pregnancy/pregnancy diagnosis and parturition in domestic species
o Manipulation of the oestrus cycle and induction of abortion/parturition in domestic species
o Reproduction and fertility examination in domestic species (males)
o Artificial insemination and embryo transfer in domestic species
o Applied reproduction in exotic species
o Dystocia, caesarean section and fetotomy
o Post-parturient problems in domestic species
o Diseases of pregnancy in domestic species
o Infertility and abortion in domestic species
Practicals/Case studies
o Oestrus recognition in domestic species
o Pregnancy diagnosis in domestic species
o Infertility in domestic species (case studies)
o Breeding soundness and infertility in domestic species (males)
o Analysis of computerised herd fertility records in cattle
o Companion animal breeding (case studies)
Clinical Principles
Lectures and practicals
Cardiology
o Clinical signs and approach to diagnosis of cardiac disease
o Forms of cardiac disease
o Basic principles and uses of ancillary diagnostic tools in diagnosis of cardiac disease
o Types of treatment used in the management of cardiac disease
Neurology
o Clinical signs and approach to diagnosis of neurological disease in the domestic species
o Forms of neurological disease
o Types of treatments used in the management of neurological disease
Ophthamology
o Clinical signs and approach to diagnosis of ocular disease in the domestic species
o Forms of ocular disease
o Principles and use of ophthalmoscopy and special examination techniques
o Types of treatment used in the management of ocular disease
Dermatology
o Clinical features of skin disease in the domestic species
o Diagnostic approaches and laboratory tests used to investigate skin disease
o Basic treatments used in the clinical management of skin diseases
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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
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Clinical Pathology - In class written test Summative Week 11 10% Yes 1, 2, 3 Theriogenology - In class written test Summative Week 7 15% 4, 5 Clinical Pathology - End of semester practical test Summative End of semester exam weeks 10%
No1, 2, 3 Theriogenology
- End of semester practical testSummative End of semester exam weeks 15% No 4, 5 End of Semester theory exam (Clinical Pathology,
Theriogenology, and Clinical Principles (Ophthamology, Neurology, Dermatology,
Cardiology))Summative End of semester exam weeks 50% Yes 1-6 Weekly quizzes and assignments Summative Weeks 9 – 12 of Semester 2 0% No 1, 2, 3 Assessment Related Requirements
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Item Requirement for hurdle Is additional assessment available if student
does not meet hurdle requirement?Details of additional assessment, if known Average of combined score for theriogenology and clinical pathology in-class test Minimum of 65% for theriogenology in-class written tests (15%) and clinical pathology in-class test (10%) Yes Students must achieve at least 60% to be eligible for additional assessment in the
components in which less than 65% was obtained.
Course co-ordinator’s discretion: may take form of written or oral examination, or essay formatEnd of Semester theory exam (Clinical Pathology, Theriogenology, and Clinical Principles (Ophthamology, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology)) Minimum
of 65%Yes Student must achieve 60% to be eligible for an additional assessment. Assessment Detail
Weekly quizzes and assignments (0%). Online-based clinical pathology scenarios to be completed by students in own time. Students will receive feedback in the following tutorial. Quizzes will run for 4 weeks of semester during the clinical pathology module.
In class written tests (25%). An in class test will be held within both the clinical pathology (10%) and theriogenology (15%) modules. These tests will address understanding of the material presented and will provide students with a benchmark for their progress.
End of semester practical exam (25%). Examination will test practical components of the clinical pathology (10%) and Theriogenology (15%) modules.
End of semester theory exam (50%). The 3 hour end of semester theory examination will test all modules of the course.
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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