Unit name | Animal Health Science 2 |
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Unit code | VETS20014 |
Credit points | 0 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Townsend |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Completion of BVSc 1 |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
All other units in BVSc 2 |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit explores the integrated structure and function of body systems in two elements ‘Musculoskeletal’, ‘Neurological and associated systems’ and has a final short element on ‘Exotic Species’. The unit aims to:
By the end of the unit students will:
Formative assessment: 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 have regular formative assessment throughout the unit with questions presented in lectures (e.g. using TurningPoint) and / or available online via Blackboard. Students will receive guidance and feedback on coursework, including eBiolabs and DSE tasks.
Summative assessment: Students will sit a written 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 2 elements, as well as interpretation and problem solving skills.
Coursework will include one DSE task related to the elements covered, and pre- and post-practical tests in eBiolabs.
The overall unit mark is made up of:
Note: Students will be provided with more information about the DSE task in the unit handbook and / or by the unit organiser at the start of the academic year.
Assessments will be mapped to the curriculum and will examine all the intended learning outcomes.
Passing AHS2 is a requirement for progression to Year 3.
There will be an opportunity to re-sit the examinations during the resit period. A resit opportunity for eBioLabs tasks will be provided.
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.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. VETS20014).
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.