Unit name | Animal Health Science |
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Unit code | VETS10019 |
Credit points | 0 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Brennan |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
VETS10300 Animal Management 1, 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 progressing from cells as a unit of life, through tissues, to organ systems and the whole body, focusing on the cardiovascular, respiratory, alimentary, reproductive, renal and endocrine systems.The unit starts by providing students with a basic understanding of the foundations of Animal Health Science, progressing from cells as a unit of life, through tissues, to organ systems and the whole body. The unit aims to:
By the end of the unit students will:
Online synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning
Practical classes
Facilitated small and large group activities
Individual and groupwork on directed self education (DSE) task (s)
Use of Virtual learning environment (Blackboard)
Formative assessment
At the end of the foundation teaching (in term 1) students will sit a formative written/computer-based examination to test the knowledge and understanding of the material covered. Students will also undertake a group-based integrated directed self education (IDSE) task on which formative feedback will be provided.
Students will sit a formative mid-sessional examination in January consisting of a written/computer-based examination to test knowledge, understanding, data interpretation and problem-solving skills. Students will receive guidance and feedback on coursework, including eBiolabs and DSE tasks.
Summative assessment
End of unit examination
Students will sit an examination at the end of the year consisting of two written/computer-based papers. 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 two summatively assessed DSE tasks (related to review of clinical and scientific evidence) and pre- and post-practical tests in eBiolabs. Assessments will examine all the intended learning outcomes.
Overall unit mark is made up of:
Passing AHS is a requirement for progression to Year 2.
There will be an opportunity to re-sit the examinations in July. A resit opportunity for eBioLabs tasks will be provided. Marks for coursework will be carried forward to the resit examination.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.