227226

Integrative Studies in Veterinary Science II

This is the second in a series of integrative and contextualising courses that extends through years 2 to 4 of the BVSc programme. A case-based approach to the integration of concurrent and previous veterinary learning will be undertaken at a level appropriate to that of a second year veterinary science student. Students will be encouraged to develop their clinical reasoning skills and professional competencies through the analysis of a broad range of clinical situations.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

227226

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).

200-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

This course is only available to BVSc Year 2 students. Students will be required to be at Massey University until the end of each semester. The examination dates posted on the University website do not include practical or other SoVS-organised examinations, most of which take place after the formal written examination. Travel plans should therefore be made on the basis of being at Massey until the semester end date unless and until the Undergraduate Programme Office advises that an earlier departure date will be permitted.

Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Non-attendance without exemption having been granted constitutes failure in the course.

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 Analyse ways in which legal, scientific, ethical, social and practical factors influence the use of, and interactions with, animals.
  • 2 Evaluate the factors contributing to real-world animal welfare problems and the ways in which they influence the ability to address those problems.
  • 3 Apply understanding of human behaviour change to develop effective strategies for addressing animal welfare problems.
  • 4 Interact effectively with stakeholders to develop understanding of real-world animal welfare problems and inform development of effective solutions.
  • 5 Critically evaluate the special role of veterinarians in addressing various challenging social problems.

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

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Participation 1 2 3 4 5 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 5 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 0%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 0%
Supplementary 1 2 3 4 5 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.

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