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
This course is only available to BVetTech Year 3 students. Course starts two weeks earlier than normal univeristy semester
Attendance at all labs is a requirement to pass the course, therefore non-attendance will constitute a DC grade for the course. Attendance at all practical classes is compulsory.
Corequisite courses
You need to complete the corequisite course or courses listed above at the same time as doing this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-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 Apply and compare knowledge of the relationship between gross pathology and clinical pathology of common diseases seen in dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, horses and production animals.
- 2 Describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, investigation and treatment of common diseases seen in dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, horses and production animals.
- 3 Describe the pathophysiology of common disease states and explain why certain anaesthetic drugs / equipment are used to anaesthetise patients with these problems.
- 4 Associate pulmonary physiology and the changes seen on blood gas analysis relating to control of acid-base balance by the pulmonary and metabolic systems.
- 5 Perform and formulate intensive care nursing plans.
- 6 Interpret radiographs, including normal radiographic anatomy and radiological signs of disease states using dogs and cats as representative species.
- 7 Associate imaging techniques (ultrasonography, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and scintigraphy) to clinical cases and the criteria used to select the most appropriate imaging technique.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 1 2 4 7 | 15% |
| Written Assignment | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 10% |
| Test | 1 2 3 5 6 7 | 15% |
| Exam (centrally scheduled) | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 30% |
| Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 30% |
| Supplementary | 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.