2009 Units of Study - Year 3
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- VETS3011 Veterinary Pathology
- VETS3018 Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science
- VETS3040 Veterinary Microbiology
- VETS3041 Veterinary Parasitology
- VETS3243 Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- VETS3013 Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- VETS3242 Animal Disease
- VETS3039 Professional Practice 3
- VETS3244 Small Animal Medicine & Therapeutics 1
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Paul McGreevy Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures: 16 hrs Practicals: 26 hrs Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2. Assessment: Intrasemester: 2 x written assignments (50%) End of Semester: 1 x 1.5 hour examination (50%).
Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science is the study of normal and abnormal behaviours in domestic and captive species. Animal Behaviour is one of the core knowledge areas for veterinarians because it facilitates the recognition of disease states and helps veterinarians to make informed comment on animal welfare issues. Additional training in the area would be required for those aspiring to become specialist veterinary behaviour therapists. The Unit of Study draws on knowledge of many aspects of animal husbandry, evolutionary biology and physiology, pharmacology and psychology. The course focuses on the importance of understanding ethology, learning theory and trainers' techniques and includes demonstrations from expert animal handlers and trainers.
Textbooks
VETS3018 Unit of Study handbook.
Gregory N. The Physiology and Behaviour of Animal Suffering, UFAW.
Manning A. Dawkins MS. Introduction to Animal Behaviour. Cambridge University Press.
Houpt KA. Domestic Animal Behaviour for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists. Iowa State University Press.
Webster AJF. Animal Welfare - a cool eye towards Eden. Blackwell Scientific Publishing.
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jacqui Norris Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures: 56 hours
Practicals: 9 hrs Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2. Assessment: Intra-semester: 1 x case study quiz (15%)
Practical exam: identifying an unknown bacteria (5%) End of semester: 1 x theory exam (45%); 1 x practical exam (20%) Development of a visual learning tool for microbiology (15%)
Veterinary Microbiology encompasses veterinary bacteriology, virology, and mycology. This unit of study uses clinical cases and research studies to 1) explore the unique features of these infectious agents, 2) explore their role in the development of animal disease; 2) critically analyse the strategies used for their diagnosis, treatment and control; and 3) encourage an evidence based approach to investigating clinical problems. Veterinary microbiology is based on an understanding of the structure and function of bacteria, viruses and fungi of veterinary significance as well as the pathological and immunological processes taught in Principles of Disease VETS2013. Veterinary microbiology helps to prepare students for Animal Disease VETS3242, clinical subjects and life in veterinary practice.
Textbooks
Textbook of Veterinary Microbiology (VETS3040) and Animal Disease (VETS3038): Virology, Mycology and Special Bacteria. 2009: University of Sydney.
Textbook of Veterinary Microbiology (VETS3040) and Animal Disease (VETS3038): Bacteriology. 2009: University of Sydney.
Reference Books
Greene CE. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 3rd edn. Philadelphia: WB Saunders 2005.
Hirsh DC. Zee YC. Veterinary Microbiology. 2nd edn. Blackwell Publishing 2004. Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jan Slapeta Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures: 39 hrs
Practicals: 24 hrs Tutorials: 8 hrs Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 -2 Assessment: Intrasemester:
1 x exam (10%), 5 x practical exercises (10%), 1 x group project on a topical area of parasitology (15%) End of Semester: 1 x practical examination (10%) which will require some identification of parasites of veterinary importance. 1 x written examination (55%).
Veterinary Parasitology is a study of the common diseases of companion and commercial animals caused by protozoan, nematode, platyhelminth, insect and acarine parasites. The course includes the biology of parasites, and the pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment and control of parasitic diseases. Veterinary Parasitology assumes an understanding of basic biological principles, and knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of animals. The unit is a preparation for Animal Disease VETS3242.
Textbooks
VETS3041 Handbook. Recommended textbook: Taylor. Coop. Wall. Veterinary Parasitology. 3rd Edn. Blackwell Publishing 2007.
Reference Books
Schmidt. Roberts. Foundation of Parasitology. 7th Edn. McGraw-Hill 2005
Zajac. Conboy. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology. 7th Edn. Blackwell Publishing 2006. Recommended papers are available from “student resources” on WebCT
Richard-Ballweber. The practical Veterinarian: Veterinary Parasitology. Butterworth-Heinemann 2001
Credit points: 7 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Mark Krockenberger Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures: 58 hrs Practicals: 20 hrs gross and microscopic pathology plus 6 hrs necropsy technique, description and interpretation. Case-based Learning Activities including tutorials: 32 hrs timetabled for these activities- 24 hrs for group discussions and 8 hrs for microscopy sessions. Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2 Assessment: Intrasemester: ICAPs (20%), Practical Exam (10%) End of Semester: Theory (60%) Practical (10%).
Veterinary Pathology is the study of disease and disease processes in animals and includes learning skills to understand and recognise disease in a range of animal species. Pathology is one of the core knowledge areas for veterinarians and additional training in the area would be required for those aspiring to become a specialist veterinary pathologist. The course is a practically-orientated systemic pathology unit that builds on the knowledge of normal structure and function, general pathology and agents of disease, developed in Years 1, 2 and 3 of the degree. The Integrative Case-based Applied Pathology (ICAP) exercises strongly integrate preclinical and paraclinical knowledge in a relevant clinical diagnostic setting.
Textbooks
Veterinary Pathology Handbook
McGavin MD. Zachary JF. Pathologic Basis of Disease. 4th edn. Mosby 2007. Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merran Govendir Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lectures: 36 hrs Tutorials: 16 hrs Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2 Assessment: Intrasemester: quizzes, assignments
End of Semester: 1 x 1 hour examination.
Pharmacology is the study of the safe use of drugs in the therapy and prevention of animal diseases. Toxicology refers to pharmacologically active toxins which adversely affect animals. These subjects build on knowledge learnt in Chemistry, Cell Biology and Veterinary Physiology and provides the basis to understand how pharmacological agents work at their site of action and how they behave in the body. In order to link the diseases of animals and their therapy the course runs parallel with Units of Study in Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Microbiology and Veterinary Parasitology. The application of knowledge learnt in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology is a major component of clinical veterinary science. The Unit covers the principles of drug action and then deals with a range of drug classes pertinent to veterinary science and the peculiarities of drugs in the core species.
Reference Books
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Katrina Bosward Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lectures: 65 hrs
Practicals: 25 hrs Group Work: 20 hrs Prohibitions: VETS3020, VETS3038 Assumed knowledge: Veterinary Science Years 1 - 2, Year 3 (Semester 1) Assessment: Intrasemester: 1 x Mid Semester Exam (15%) End of Semester: Final Exam (65%)
Other: 4 x assignments, some of which include a group component (5% each).
This unit extends and integrates knowledge in Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Pharmacology. The Unit is presented in a series of disease cases in a herd or individual animal. For each case students work through causative agents, differential diagnosis, diagnostic techniques and arrive at treatment and control solutions. The course includes diseases caused by a wide range of infectious organisms, as well as nutritional and genetic disease in a range of animals of veterinary interest. Linked to each case is a major topic which is one theme in Veterinary Public Health (epidemiology, zoonoses, hygiene) or therapy. The cases are also linked to Professional Practice themes.
Textbooks
Unit of Study Handbook.
Recommended Reading: Varies between cases. Reading lists provided at the start of each class.
Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John Baguley Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lectures: 20 x 1 hr presentations Tutorials: 11 x 1 hr tutorials Group Work: 11 x 1 hr Assumed knowledge: VETS1021, VETS1017, VETS2008 Assessment: Intrasemester: Group Presentation (40%). Individual Reflection (20%). Quizzes (40%).
This unit provides students with material to aid their understanding of financial and legal perspectives in the management of cases and scenarios typical of veterinary practice life. There is a focus upon the legislative environment through a preliminary study of the various Acts and other legislation pertaining to the practice of veterinary science. Other perspectives such as implications for practice management and finance are also developed through scenarios linked to clinical material presented in other units of study this semester. Classes comprise student presentations supported by talks from appropriate authorities, lectures and tutorials. The majority of learning for this unit of study is completed in groups and hence there is an additional emphasis upon the development of teamwork skills and their application to veterinary practice.
Textbooks
Unit of Study Handbook
Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Linda Fleeman Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lectures: 72 x 1 hr Tutorials: 24 x 1 hrs Prerequisites: Semesters 1-5 of the BVSc. Assessment: Intrasemester: Assignments (10%), examination (40%) End of Semester: 1 x final examination (50%)
Small Animal Medicine & Therapeutics 1 is the foundational unit of small animal veterinary medicine and expands on the application of the fundamental principles of Veterinary Pharmacology (VETS3013).
This unit builds upon concepts of problem-solving and pathological processes explored earlier in the curriculum. It enables integration and application of knowledge learnt in Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B
(VETS1014, VETS1034, VETS2011, VETS2016), Principles of Disease (VETS2013), Veterinary Microbiology (VETS3040), Animal Disease (VETS3038), Veterinary Pathology (VETS3011) & Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (VETS3013).
Through predominantly case-based teaching, this unit of study enables undergraduate veterinary students to develop clinical reasoning frameworks using the problem-oriented approach to medicine and lays the foundation for practicing as a small animal clinician. Further, this unit integrates veterinary pharmacology, enabling the development of specific therapeutic plans for small animal patients based on fundamental principles and evidence-based medicine.
Assessment: Small Animal Medicine & Therapeutics 1 includes assignment/s that provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational skills in clinical examination of the small animal patient, intra-semester evaluations and an end of semester examination.
Textbooks
The recommended textbook for the Small Animal Medicine Component of this unit is:
Nelson RW. Couto CG. Eds. Small Animal Internal Medicine. Mosby, St Louis, Missouri, USA. 4th Edn. 2003Other Core Texts
Ettinger SJ. Feldman EC. Eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases of the dog and cat. Vol 1 & 2. Saunders Elsevier Missouri, USA. 2005.
Feldman EC. Nelson RW. Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction. Saunders, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. 3rd Edn. 2004.
Kittleson MD. Kienle RD. Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine. Mosby, St Louis, Missouri, USA. 1998.
Fox PR. Sisson D. Moise NS. Eds. Textbook of Canine and Feline Cardiology: Principles and Clinical Practice. 2nd Edn. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, USA. 1999.
Braund KG. Clinical Syndromes in Veterinary Neurology. 2nd Edn. Mosby Year Book, St Louis, USA. 1993.
Delahunta A. Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neurology. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, USA. 1985.
Oliver Jr JE. Lorenz MD. Kornegay JN, Handbook of Veterinary Neurology. 3rd Edn. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, USA. 1997.
Morrison WB. Lippincott. Cancer in Dogs and Cats. Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA. 1998.
Withrow CJ. MacEwen EG. Small Animal Clinical Oncology. 2nd Edn. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, USA. 1996.