VSC415 Population Medicine 2 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Population Medicine 2 extends the study of disease management in herds and flocks commenced in Population Medicine 1. This subject addresses in particular the use of serological and other diagnostic tests in understanding the prevalence and spread of disease and the application of principles of risk management to disease control.
Population Medicine 2 is run over 4 weeks of the semester and includes 4 PBL packages, PBL Tutorial Sessions and weekly lectures.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC415
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in:
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to recognise and diagnose the underlying causes of disease in animal groups and populations.
- be able to apply risk-analysis methods to problem solving.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of health and biosecurity programs for animals in groups and populations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Diagnostic tools in Population Medicine
- Diagnostic Laboratory Protocols and Procedures
- Risk analysis in Population Medicine
- Animal welfare
- Pathophysiology
- Immunology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Reproduction in farm animals
- Case management
- Communication with livestock producers
- Preventive medicine
- Jurisprudence
- State medicine
- Economics and business management
- Public health and biosecurity
- Epidemiology
- Nutrition
The content of the subject will integrate pre-clinical and clinical disciplines. Case material will be augmented by highlight lectures and practical classes (component of VSC410). Content covered by each case will be rigorously mapped against CSU Veterinary Graduate Attributes and traditional clinical curricula followed at other Veterinary Schools.
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.