BI1S94 - Animal Health and Disease 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S94 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Animal Health and Disease | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | Michele Gorman, Lauren Rees | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | 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: | 100936 - animal health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
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 to demonstrate 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 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 aid.
Identification 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 | 48 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the symptoms of named diseases, preventative measures, and measures taken in the event of an outbreak. |
| LO2 | Identify common injuries, illnesses and disorders in animals and make suggestions for appropriate first aid and wound management measures where appropriate. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | 3 case studies are provided to the student in advance to allow preparation time. Assessment is then a discussion between assessor and student based on just one of the case studies. Notes are allowed. | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation and supporting commentary detailing the cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment of a chosen condition. | 15 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |