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 BVSc Year 4 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.
A mark of at least 50% in the Final examination is required to pass the course.
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 Differentiate post-mortem changes from ante-mortem lesions and describe, interpret and explain the causes of gross lesions seen at necropsy.
- 2 Outline the different ways in which cells of the various body systems respond to injury and explain how organ dysfunction affects other body tissues and influences laboratory data.
- 3 Interpret and perform basic laboratory techniques in diagnostic pathology.
- 4 Discuss the pathophysiology leading to gross and microscopic lesions and changes in laboratory data.
- 5 Formulate an appropriate diagnostic plan for the investigation of diseases in large and small animals, including the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests. For each test, describe the limitations and the sample type required, justify the selection and explain the test to veterinarians and non-veterinarians.
- 6 Interpret necropsy and laboratory tests results for the diagnosis of diseases in large and small animals, and communicate the interpretation to veterinarians and non-veterinarians.
- 7 Describe the key features of the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and test results that would allow diagnosis of diseases endemic to New Zealand and important diseases exotic to New Zealand.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 5% |
| Practical/Placement | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 15% |
| Test | 1 2 4 5 6 7 | 15% |
| Test | 2 4 5 6 7 | 15% |
| Test | 1 2 4 5 6 7 | 15% |
| Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) | 2 4 5 6 7 | 35% |
| Supplementary | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | 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.