Unit name | AGEP-Animal Systems 1 |
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Unit code | VETS10015 |
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 |
None |
Co-requisites |
Accelerated Professional Studies 1 |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
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. Using a systems based approach 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. Students will also be introduced to the pathological processes that cause disease and the ways in which diseases can be diagnosed, treated and controlled. Diseases of public health interest will be highlighted and the role of animals in food production explored. The problem-based learning format will enable the students to begin developing their clinical reasoning at an early stage and highlight the clinical relevance of the basic sciences and animal management.
After completing this unit students will:
Problem-based learning; facilitated small group activities
Scaffolding Lectures
Practical classes
Technology enhanced learning
Coursework. Students will be required to complete coursework. This will involve participation in group work (must attend and engage) as well as written work.
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.
Mid-sessional Examination.
This will be a computer based multiple choice examination. (20%)
End of Unit Examination.
This will comprise:
Computer based multiple choice examination. (40%)
Short answer questions. (40%)
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) – must pass.
Assessments will be mapped to the curriculum and will examine the intended learning outcomes.
Passing Animal Systems 1 is a requirement for progression into year 2.
There will be an opportunity to re-sit the end of unit examination during the Faculty re-sit period.
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