BI1S65 - Principles of Veterinary Science 1 20 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2019 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S65 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Veterinary Science 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | David John, Kate-Rose Pugh | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2018 |
| Date Closed: | 27 Feb 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100523 - animal science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 20 May 2013 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2019 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the balance between health and disease and the application of preventative management and control strategies to practical situations
To build confidence in learners relating demonstrating knowledge about common injuries and disorders in animals and making suggestions for appropriate
first aid/management measures
To gain an overview of current veterinary techniques used to aid the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
Have an insight of named notifiable diseases in the UK and abroad
Content Summary
Relationships between disease transmission and control: transmission pathways; immunology; hygiene; barrier nursing; isolation and quarantine.
Current veterinary techniques used in diagnosis and treatment: principles of diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and disorders; clinical signs; veterinary terminology.
Specialist first aid and nursing procedures: nursing techniques; handling; asepsis; wound management; complications; principles of first aidIdentification and management of common parasites: microscope techniques; skin scrapes; clinical signs; faeces samples; control of parasite burden.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 45 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the balance between health and disease and the application of preventative management and control strategies to practical situations. |
| LO2 | Understand the symptoms of named notifable diseases and the measures taken in the event of an outbreak. |
| LO3 | Identify common injuries and disorders in animals and make suggestions for appropriate first aid and wound management measures where appropriate. |
| LO4 | Identify common parasitic conditions and suggest appropriate management. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Examination | 90 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation and supporting commentary detailing the cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment of a chosen condition. | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |