VSC327 Population Medicine 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Population Medicine is the application of veterinary science to populations or groups of animals. Population Medicine will be taught as 2 consecutive subjects in a Problem Based Learning (PBL) mode, using a combination of facilitated learning groups, tutorials, laboratories and self-directed learning. This is the first subject in the series and will introduce the core concepts of population medicine, the applications of Epidemiological tools to disease surveillance and investigation and ways to manage through immunological means.
Population Medicine 1 is run over three weeks of the semester and includes three PBL packages, PBL Tutorial Sessions and weekly lectures.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC327
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC310 and VSC332 and ASC262 and ASC474 and ASC370 and VSC225
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to articulate a population perspective on animal disease, production and well-being.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of immunological management of animal groups and populations.
- Be able to demonstrate understanding of the dynamics of disease movements in populations.
- Be able to show appreciation of the multi-factorial nature of many of the problems encountered.
- Be able to undertake a holistic whole-farm or industry approach to problems.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Content covered by each case will be rigorously mapped against CSU Veterinary Graduate Attributes and traditional clinical curricula followed at other Veterinary Schools. Briefly, the syllabus for PM1 will address the following topics.
- Concepts of Population Medicine
- Group syndromes
- Immunological management
- Multi-factorial disease concepts
- Epidemiology in practice
- Concepts of Biosecurity
- Dairy Cattle
- Intensive, pasture based, calf raising
- Small companion animals (dogs and cats)
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.