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Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
- 227331
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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).
- 300-level
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Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- 60
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Subject
- Veterinary Science
Course planning information
Course notes
Students must evidence their performance across each learning outcome utilising a range of assessment types, including quizzes, tests, presentations, a learning portfolio and demonstration of technical skills. Students who have not been able to demonstrate achievement of a learning outcome may be offered a further attempt to demonstrate competence.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto 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 Gathers and assimilates relevant information about animals (1.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 2 Synthesises and prioritises problems to arrive at differential diagnoses (1.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 3 Creates and adjusts a diagnostic and/or treatment plan based on available evidence (1.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 4 Incorporates animal welfare, client expectations, and economic considerations in the diagnostic or treatment plan (1.4) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 5 Prioritises situational urgency and allocates resources (1.5) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 6 Adapts knowledge to varied scenarios and contexts (1.6) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 7 Performs veterinary procedures and post-procedural care (2.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 8 Promotes comprehensive wellness and preventive care (2.2) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 9 Applies population management principles in compliance with legal regulations and economic realities (3.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 10 Advises stakeholders on practices that promote animal welfare (3.3) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 11 Recognises zoonotic, transboundary, and emerging diseases and responds accordingly (4.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 12 Promotes the health and safety of people and the environment (4.2) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 13 Listens attentively and communicates professionally to diverse audiences (5.1-5.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 14 Prepares documentation/forms appropriate for the intended audience (5.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 15 Solicits, respects and integrates contributions from others (6.1) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 16 Functions as leader or team member based on experience, skills and context (6.2) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 17 Demonstrates inclusivity and cultural competence (6.4) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 18 Adopts an ethical approach to meeting professional obligations (7.1) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 19 Practices time management (7.2) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 20 Reflects on personal actions and uses feedback to plan improvement (7.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 21 Attends to wellbeing of self and others (7.5) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 22 Weighs financial factors in personal and business decision-making (8.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 23 Delivers veterinary services compliant with legal and regulatory requirements (8.2) to an extent appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 24 Advocates for the health and safety of patients, clients, and members of the team within the workplace (8.3) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 25 Practices evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) (9.1) at a level appropriate for BVSc3 semester one students.
- 26 Upholds the Veterinary Student Code of Conduct.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
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| Portfolio | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 | 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
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.