Unit name | Animal Health Science 1 |
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Unit code | VETS10012 |
Credit points | 0 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Frankie MacMillan |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
Animal Health Science Foundation, VETS10300 Animal Management, VETS14000 Professional Studies 1 |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit explores the integrated structure and function of body systems in 3 elements: ‘Cardiovascular and Respiratory’, ‘Alimentary and Renal’, ‘Endocrinology and Reproduction’. The unit aims to:
Please note – This unit is taught from week 7 onwards. Weeks 1-6 are dedicated to the introductory unit Animal Health Science Foundation.
By the end of the unit students will:
Summative examinations
Mid-sessional examination
Students will sit a mid-sessional examination in January consisting of a written/computer-based examination to test knowledge, understanding, data interpretation and problem solving skills, and an integrated spot test. This examination will count for 10% of the AHS1 unit mark (7.5% written/computer-based, 2.5% spot test).
End of unit examination
Students will sit an examination at the end of the year consisting of two written/computer-based papers and a written/computer-based integrated spot test. These will test knowledge and understanding of material covered in the Animal Health Science 1 elements as well as interpretation and problem solving skills. Additionally there will be integrated structure and function (ISF) orals (which will test the ability to integrate and apply material across the disciplines using a defined examination structure and marking criteria) and two IDSE tasks (related to review of clinical and scientific evidence) and pre- and post-practical tests in eBiolabs. Assessments may also draw on material delivered in Animal Health Sciences Foundation. Assessments will examine all the intended learning outcomes.
Overall unit mark is made up of:
Formative assessment
Students will have regular formative assessment throughout the unit with questions presented in lectures (e.g. using TurningPoint) and / or available online via Blackboard. There will be formative spot questions before both mid-sessional and end of year examinations. There will be a practice ISF viva and students will receive guidance and feedback on coursework, including eBioLabs and IDSE tasks.
Passing AHS1 is a requirement for progression to Year 2.
There will be an opportunity to re-sit the examinations in September. Marks for coursework will be carried forward to the resit examination.
The unit integrates the traditional disciplines of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry and therefore reading related to each of these is recommended: