Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (Performance/Practice/Product)

This subject, which together with Integrated Animal Structure and Function - 1, makes up the second level of the BVSc degree program. The integrated curriculum is structured around a number of overlapping Themes that combine knowledge, skills and attitudes, which are then delivered through a series of four identified elements. The Identified Elements are: Structure and Function; Agents of Disease and Defence and Pathology, Parasitology and Pharmacology . In this subject the Structure and Function identified element will provide students with a solid understanding of the diversity of living things, the structure and function of animals and the techniques that are available to study them. The focus of the Agents of Disease and Defence identified element is to enable students to understand disease processes including their molecular and cellular basis, animal defence mechanisms, the diversity of causative organisms and their diagnosis. The principles of epidemiology and research methodology are discussed and provide students the skills necessary for the assessment and interpretation of animal population data. The Pathology, Parasitology and Pharmacology identified element explain the basic pathologic processes in animals and describe parasitic diseases of ruminants and horses. Pharmacology provides the students with the principles for pharmacological intervention within the context of veterinary practice. Veterinary Career Development provide students with the skills necessary to practice as a veterinarian in our changing world and to be able to continually access and use information as knowledge progresses.

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71510F Bachelor of Veterinary Science [IHCAP], 119209 Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded], 121209 Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)[IHCAP]

71510F Bachelor of Veterinary Science [IHCAP], 119209 Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [Embedded], 121209 Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)[IHCAP] Offerings: All

Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2

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TV2102 - Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2

Employ advanced communication skills to conduct consultations; develop negotiation skills and explore the work-life balance concept

Explain the basic pathologic processes in animals including degeneration and necrosis, inflammation, vascular alterations and growth disturbances; and discuss the common disorders of the haematopoietic system. Demonstrate knowledge of basic pathological terminology

Explain how the characteristics of the major group of viruses and bacteria impact on host-pathogen interactions

Describe the diagnosis, pathogenesis, epidemiology, treatment and control of parasitic diseases of ruminants and horses

Discuss major classes of therapeutic agents, their mechanisms of action, adverse effects and clinical application in veterinary medicine and apply principles of drug and/or poison actions including pharmacokinetics (processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination), and pharmacodynamics (characterisation of effects on body systems or pathogens)

Apply the knowledge of the characteristics of viruses, bacteria and fungi to conventional and molecular diagnosis as well as management of animal infectious diseases

Discuss the principles of molecular biology that underpin the processes of replication, transcription and translation of genetic material and the application of these principles through the use of molecular tools such as PCR

Apply the basic concepts of the immune system in states of both health and disease and discuss the physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system

Describe the principles of epidemiology with special reference to the study and understanding of the related definitions and terminology and apply the basic skills necessary for the assessment and interpretation of animal population data

Describe the principles of research methodology with special reference to experimental studies and apply the basic statistical skills needed for the correct analysis and interpretation of experimental studies

Identify the normal gross anatomy of the horse, goat, cow, dog and cat through a topographical approach and according to clinical relevance and describe the normal body structure (anatomy) of the mammalian and avian body systems and the embryo development and function (physiology) of the mammalian and avian urinary, reproductive (genital) and endocrine systems