BI2S32 - Principles of Veterinary Science 2 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI2S32
Module Title: Principles of Veterinary Science 2
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Bethan Lewis
Module Team: Martin Powell, Michelle Cooper, Sasha Tyler, Maria Oakley
First Intended Intake: JAN 2015 Final Year of Intake: 2023
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100532 - veterinary nursing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

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 legislative requirements for animal health and medication.

Content Summary

To explain theoretical and clinical aspects of veterinary medicine

To explore current concepts in veterinary wound management

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Project supervision 4
Independent Study 120
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 1
Formative Assessment - Independent 1
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To explain theoretical and clinical aspects of veterinary medicine
LO2 To explore current concepts in veterinary wound management

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 Exam will be online. 60 N/A 25 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 A piece of course work exploring recent concepts in veterinary science 0 3000 75 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1
Essay (CW) 1

Reading List

Essential Reading Materials

CUPPS, P T (1991) Reproduction in domestic animals London: Academic Press Elsevier

GINTHER, O J (1992) Reproduction biology of the mare. Basic and applied aspects 2nd , Wisconsin USA: Equiservices

GORDON, I (1997) Controlled reproduction in farm animals, Vol 1 - 4 Wallingford : CABI Publishing

Supplementary Reading Materials

DAVIES MOREL, M C G (1999) Equine AI Wallingford : CABI Publishing

DAVIES MOREL, M C G (2003) Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management 2nd Wallingford : CABI Publishing

MCKINNON, A O and VOSS, J L (2011) Equine reproduction London: Wiley Blackwell

Other Learning Resources

Equine Veterinary Journal

In Practice (Supplement to Veterinary Record)

The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology

Veterinary Journal

Veterinary Record