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
Nil
All assessments must be completed to a passing standard, noting that the assessment components online quizzes and online tests require at least a 70% pass mark in each of at least 70% of those offered. Attendance at all practical classes is compulsory as well as at all compulsory tutorials. Non-attendance, without exemption having been granted, constitutes failure in the course regardless of pass marks obtained in other assessments. Students who have not been able to pass an assessment component 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 Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with diverse audiences about how to care for and manage animals in order to enhance animal health and welfare, as well as public and environmental health.
- 4 Gather and interpret information about animal health and welfare from history-taking, distance and physical examination.
- 5 Explain how the mechanisms of various management/treatment options lead to restoration of homeostasis in animals with clinical disease.
- 6 Analyse professional situations from at least two perspectives, taking into account Te Tiriti o Waitangi and other relevant factors, and communicate actions/decisions.
- 7 Work effectively with others to achieve a satisfactory result that all team members are able to explain and/or justify.
- 8 Demonstrate and maintain technical skills that are appropriate for BVSc2 students.
- 9 Incorporate feedback to improve performance.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 4 5 6 9 | 0% |
| Test | 1 4 5 9 | 0% |
| Portfolio | 1 2 3 9 | 0% |
| Creative compositions | 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 | 0% |
| Portfolio | 6 9 | 0% |
| Portfolio | 9 | 0% |
| Test | 4 8 9 | 0% |
| Participation | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | 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.