Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Students must evidence their performance across each learning outcome utilising a range of assessment types, including quizzes, tests, presentations, a learning portfolio and demonstration of technical skills. Students who have not been able to demonstrate achievement of a learning outcome may be offered a further attempt to demonstrate competence.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Maintain and build on a knowledge base of foundation subjects in veterinary science.
- 2 Find, critically appraise and use credible sources of information to address a knowledge gap.
- 3 Gather and interpret information about animal health and welfare from history-taking, distance and physical examination.
- 4 In the context of clinical scenarios, explain how the mechanisms of various management/treatment options lead to restoration of homeostasis in animals with clinical disease.
- 5 In the context of clinical scenarios, relate pathophysiology to clinical signs, diagnostic test results and treatment choices.
- 6 Demonstrate and maintain technical skills that are appropriate for late BVSc2 students.
- 7 Demonstrate verbal communication techniques appropriate for late BVSc2 students.
- 8 Demonstrate written communication techniques appropriate for late BVSc2 students.
- 9 Use veterinary and lay terminology appropriate to the audience.
- 10 Demonstrate effective collaboration across multiple activities including giving and responding to feedback appropriate for late BVSc2 students.
- 11 Use an ethical framework to reason through challenging situations from two perspectives.
- 12 Use reflection and feedback to improve outcomes.
- 13 Explain and apply basic financial concepts.
- 14 Complete group and individual learning obligations according to instructions and in a timely manner.
- 15 Explain and use safe practices in all learning environments, including seeking assistance as appropriate.
- 16 Demonstrate safe practice when interacting with animals and seek assistance as appropriate.
- 17 Practise and uphold the veterinary student code of conduct.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 | 0% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.