VSC201 Introduction to Veterinary Life (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Introduction to Veterinary Life is a bridging subject for students who have successfully completed the first two years of the CSU Bachelor of Animal Science and who have gained entry into the Veterinary Science program and wish to enter at Year 2. It contains two components; 1. Introduction to Veterinary Practice - a bridging course for those who have not studied Veterinary Practice 1 and providing the preparation for placements in veterinary practices and supervision of those placements; and 2. Introduction to Veterinary Epidemiology, containing the epidemiology content of VSC114 Animal Disease Management.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students who have been offered a place in veterinary science and have been permitted by the School to enter Year 2, based on prior study.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to
Define veterinary epidemiology
List and describe the cycle necessary for the successful transmission of a disease.
Have a thorough understanding of the basic terminology used in the subject of epidemiology.
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of disease control and prevention strategies
Be able to discuss the differences between prevention of disease, control of disease and eradication of disease
Conduct a disease outbreak investigation in a systematic and logical fashion
Explain and know the different measures of risk
Specify which of the study designs are most appropriate for a given situation
Describe the different sampling methods available
Define and calculate the sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of a serological test
Perform routine handling skills to a satisfactory standard in cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, cats
Describe and display professional behaviour,
Commence and regularly update a reflective journal,
Continue to develop scientific reading & writing skills,
Continue to develop information retrieval skills,
Work individually and as a part of a team,
Describe aspects of the day to day functioning of a private veterinary practice in terms of staffing, caseload, record keeping and day to day activities.
Describe the key elements of a veterinary consultation
Prepare for visits to practices; taking notes, journals, documenting observations, evaluating observations
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
EPIDEMIOLOGY 1. Introduction to Epidemiology 2. Measuring a disease 3. Sampling 4. Diagnosis and use of diagnostic tests in populations 5. Association 6. Design in epidemiological studies 7. Outbreak investigation 8. Clinical trials 9. Introduction to statistics 10. Descriptive statistics 11. Probability 12. Hypothesis testing 13. Regression analysis
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.