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 available for practising veterinarians throughout the world to study extramurally (by distance) as a single course or as component of a part-time Master of Veterinary Medicine or Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for approaching routine neurological cases. Although neurology can be intimidating, this course should lay the groundwork for you to confidently approach neuroanatomic localization. Confidence in localization is the key for the successful management of patients with neurological disease. This course is run over Semester 2 and Semester 3. For detailed information about this and other distance courses in this programme see http://mvm.massey.ac.nz
All assessments are compulsory.
Expected prior learning
This course is available for practising veterinarians throughout the world.
Restrictions
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 Use the principles of neuroanatomical localisation to determine whether disease in dogs and cats involves the nervous system and, if so, to localise the site. Interpret the results of common diagnostic procedures as they apply to neurology.
- 2 Apply the principles of neurology, including current thinking regarding the pathophysiology of disease, diagnosis and treatment, to discuss diagnosis, management and prognosis of selected canine and feline neurological diseases.
- 3 Collate and present clinical information, locate relevant literature, critically review and synthesise its contents to inform clinical practice and effectively communicate your findings to others.
- 4 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 4 | 20% |
| Portfolio | 2 4 | 40% |
| Written Assignment | 2 3 | 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.
Compulsory
BSAVA MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE NEUROLOGY
VETERINARY NEUROANATOMY, A CLINICAL APPROACH
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