Unit information: AGEP-Animal Systems 2 and Professional Life in 2019/20

Unit name	AGEP-Animal Systems 2 and Professional Life
Unit code	VETS10017
Credit points	0
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Love
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Animal Systems 1, Accelerated Professional Studies 1
Co-requisites	Clinical Veterinary Science 1
School/department	Bristol Veterinary School
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will use problem-based learning, scaffolding lectures and practical classes to teach the students about animals; from the cell through to the whole animal. It will also build on the foundation knowledge and understanding of the key skills introduced in APS1 namely: communication skills; professional conduct, ethics and law; business management; study, learning and critical investigation skills; and health and safety and these will be integrated into the unit. The systems based approach which was employed in Animal Systems 1 will be continued in this unit and they will cover the integrated structure and function of healthy body systems and the ways in which animals can be managed and its impact on their health and welfare. The pathological processes that cause disease and the ways in which diseases can be diagnosed, treated and controlled will be covered. Diseases that impact on public health; food safety and human and global health will be highlighted. Clinical reasoning skills will continue to be developed using the problem based learning format.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing this unit students will:

1. Have integrated their knowledge of the structure and function of body systems, for common domestic species and will appreciate the relationships between the systems, the clinical relevance of this knowledge and the application to the live animal
2. Be able to explain the care, management and handling of major species of veterinary importance, and demonstrate the practical ability to safely and effectively handle these species.
3. Be able to describe the scientific basis of the body’s response to disease, immunology and general pathology and how these changes relate to clinical presentations
4. Be able to identify the major microorganisms and pathogens of animals covered within this unit and explain the diseases they cause, the mechanisms by which they cause disease, their modes of transmission, epidemiology, control and importance to veterinary practice and public health
5. Describe the action of drugs upon the body and explain the use of drugs in the treatment and prevention of veterinary disease
6. Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication in a professional environment.
7. Self-reflect on good and bad practice in relation to communication.
8. Describe the principles of professional conduct, ethics, welfare and law and explain their impact on veterinary surgeons, farmers and animal owners in the context of their work individually and also when operating as a business.
9. Apply health and safety principles to demonstrate safe working practices in agricultural, laboratory and veterinary settings.
10. Employ a logical approach to searching for and evaluating research.

Teaching Information

Problem-based learning; facilitated small group activities

Scaffolding Lectures

Practical classes

Technology enhanced learning

Assessment Information

Coursework. Students will be required to complete coursework. This will involve participation in group work (must attend and engage) as well as written work. (10%) Reflective journal entry – must pass.

Formative Assessment. Students will have formative assessment in the unit. For example: questions presented in lectures (eg using Turning Point), and / or on Blackboard; and verbally during discussion of coursework.

End of Unit Examination.

This will comprise:

Computer based multiple choice examination. (50%)

Short answer questions. (40%)

Assessments will be mapped to the curriculum and will examine the intended learning outcomes.

Passing Animal Systems 2 & Professional Life is a requirement for progression into year 3 which is the 4th year of the standard 5 year BVSc programme.

There will be an opportunity to re-sit the end of unit examination during the Faculty re-sit period.

Reading and References

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