BI2S123 - Management of Animal Health and Disease 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Management of 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 | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100936 - animal health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To identify signs of pain and understand its management.
Explore different medical conditions found in veterinary medicine and the laboratory techniques used to investigate them.
Content Summary
Pain pathways. Indication of pain and its management in a clinical and non-clinical setting.
Commonly encountered medical and surgical conditions and diseases.
Diagnostic aids used to distinguish disease. Laboratory equipment, microscopy, centrifuge, haematology, cytology, microbiology.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Tutorial | 3 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 13 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explore how pain can be managed in a variety of situations. |
| LO2 | Gain an understanding of techniques used to differentiate between diseases and medical conditions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Review a range of medical conditions and diseases, incorporating the tests used to identify them. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Simulation (Onsite) 1 | Simulated nursing scenario(s) and associated discussion | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Simulation (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |