118752

Canine and Feline Endocrinology

The principles of endocrinology of dogs and cats for veterinary graduates. Pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands.

Course code

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118752

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).

700-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Veterinary Science

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must complete all assessments.

Restrictions

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You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

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 Apply the principles of canine and feline endocrinology, including current evidence-based thinking regarding the pathophysiology of disease, diagnosis and treatment, to make and discuss recommendations for diagnosis and management of a range of common and uncommon canine and feline endocrinopathies.
  • 2 Collate and present clinical information, locate relevant literature, critically review and synthesise its contents and show how it will inform clinical practice. Effectively communicate your findings to others.
  • 3 Utilise peer feedback and reflection to improve clinical practice.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Portfolio 1 3 30%
Portfolio 2 3 30%
Written Assignment 1 2 40%

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

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Recommended

BSAVA MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE ENDOCRINOLOGY

Author
EDITORS, CARMEL T. MOONEY AND MARK E. PETERSON
Publisher
Gloucester : British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2012

CANINE AND FELINE ENDOCRINOLOGY

Author
EDWARD C. FELDMAN, RICHARD W. NELSON, CLAUDIA REUSCH, J. CATHARINE SCOTT-MONCRIEFF
Edition
4TH EDITION (2014)

CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY OF DOGS AND CATS

Author
RIJNBERK A AND KOOISTRA HS (EDS)
Edition
2ND EDITION
Publisher
Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, Hannover, Germany

TEXTBOOK OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE

Author
ETTINGER & FELDMAN
ISBN
9780323312110
Edition
8TH EDITION
Publisher
ELSEVIER

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