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 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 examinations. 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.
All assessments are compulsory. At least 50% in each of the Invigilated Examination and the Tests are required to pass the course. Attendance at all practical, laboratory and all clinical classes is compulsory. Non-attendance without exemption having been granted constitutes failure in the course, regardless of marks obtained in assessment procedures.
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 Discuss the basic biological properties of viruses and bacteria.
- 2 Describe the general features of the immune system, the response to infection with various pathogens, the principles of vaccination, and the basis of hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity.
- 3 Explain basic epidemiological concepts that relate to the spread of pathogens in populations.
- 4 Explain the principles behind basic diagnostic approaches to detect the presence of bacterial or viral infections in individual animals, including the use of molecular tools.
- 5 Explain the processes by which different bacteria and viruses cause disease and are transmitted from animal to animal and from animals to people, and use this information to formulate plans for prevention of disease transmission.
- 6 Recognise the clinical presentation of selected bacterial and viral diseases including diseases endemic to New Zealand, diseases of international economic importance and zoonoses.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 24% |
| Test | 1 4 5 6 | 21% |
| Exam (centrally scheduled) | 1 3 4 5 6 | 55% |
| Participation | 1 4 | 0% |
| Supplementary | 1 2 3 4 5 6 | 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.