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.
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 Relate clinical signs to disruptions in homeostasis.
- 3 Explain how structural and functional abnormalities may be detected using diagnostic tests.
- 4 Perform a physical examination.
- 5 Identify the body system and location of the lesion in simple clinical problems.
- 6 Assess animal welfare and behaviour.
- 7 Explain how to care for and manage domestic animal species.
- 8 Demonstrate and maintain practical skills appropriate for BVSc2 students.
- 9 Explain how social and environmental factors influence the health of animals and people.
- 10 Demonstrate verbal and written communication techniques appropriate to the audience.
- 11 Demonstrate planning and reflection regarding teamwork.
- 12 Describe positionality as part of explaining diversity and inclusivity.
- 13 Discuss Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi and their application to tertiary education.
- 14 Use an ethical framework to reason through challenging situations from two perspectives.
- 15 Explore their own positionality and behaviours with respect to their developing professional identity.
- 16 Complete group and individual learning obligations in a timely manner.
- 17 Plan and prioritise personal tasks.
- 18 Use feedback to guide and enhance learning.
- 19 Describe strategies to support wellbeing, including seeking help when needed.
- 20 Explain and use safe practices in learning sessions and placements including seeking assistance appropriately.
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 18 19 20 | 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.