BI1S14 - Principles of Veterinary Science 1 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI1S14
Module Title: Principles of Veterinary Science 1
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader:
Module Team: Maria Oakley, Martin Powell, Michelle Cooper, Sasha Tyler
First Intended Intake: JAN 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

Within any animal related business it is important to have an understanding of the theory and practice relating to health and disease. This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to appreciate the integration of veterinary science into the animal management field. The module facilitates learners to gain an understanding of the balance between health and disease and the application of preventative management and control strategies to practical situations, in addition to legalities relating to notifiable diseases.

Content Summary

To develop an understanding of the balance between health, disease and the relationship between preventative management and control strategies in a range of animals

To provide an insight into notifiable diseases, in a range of species, and strategies for preventative measures

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Independent Study 140
Directed Study 34
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 1
Formative Assessment - Independent 1
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To develop an understanding of the balance between health, disease and the relationship between preventative management and control strategies in a range of animals
LO2 To provide an insight into notifiable diseases, in a range of species, and strategies for preventative measures

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 Online test completed off site with reduced time. 120 N/A 50 No 40
Oral Assessment (EX) Presentation (EX) 1 Presentation delivered to peers under examination conditions 15 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1
Presentation (EX) 1

Reading List

AIELLO, S E (1998)?The Merck veterinary manual?8th edition New Jersey: Merck & Co

ASPINALL, V. (2011) The complete textbook of veterinary nursing 2nd edition London: Butterworth Heinemann, Elsevier.

BLOOD D C AND STUDDERT V P (2012)?Saunders' comprehensive veterinary dictionary, 4th ed.,London: Elsevier

RADOSTITS O M, BLOOD D C AND GAY C C (2006)?Veterinary medicine?, Saunders elsevier

Supplementary Reading Materials

Blowey R (1999)?Veterinary book for dairy farmers?Farming Press

Farm Animal Welfare Council (2003)?Code of recommendations for the welfare of livestock (Cattle PB0074, Sheep PB0078, Pigs PB0080, Goats PB0081, Domestic fowls PB0076)?HMSO

PAVORD T AND PAVORD M (2009)?The complete equine veterinary manual?, Cincinnati: David & Charles?Ltd

WEBSTER J (1993)?Understanding the dairy cow, Oxford: Blackwell Scientific

WINTER A AND CHARNLEY J (1999)?Sheep keeper's veterinary handbook, Marlborough: Crowood Press

Other Learning Resources

Equine Veterinary Journal

In Practice (Supplement to Veterinary Record)

The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology