VSC417 Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery 1 (8)

Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery 1 will be presented in a Problem Based Learning (PBL) format over four weeks based around authentic case studies. It will present cases related to companion animals, particularly illustrating the management of cases with a surgical focus. This subject addresses in particular the integration of pre- and para-clinical principles in order to diagnose and treat disease in individual companion animals.

This subject will assist students to develop skills in researching and applying best-evidence to support life-long learning.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC417. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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

Prerequisites

VSC331

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to develop and refine the differential diagnoses associated with common presenting complaints in companion animals with a surgical focus;
  • Be able to identify and explain the aetio-pathogenesis of common conditions of companion animals with a surgical focus;
  • Be able to identify risk factors for the occurence of common diseases or conditions in companion animals with a surgical focus;
  • Be able to apply and integrate literacy and numerical knowledge from the pre-clinical and para-clinical disciplines, along with best evidence, to diagnose and manage clinical cases in companion animals with a surgical focus;
  • Be able to integrate and act on information regarding client expectations, financial considerations, ethics and welfare specific to common scenarios in companion animals with a surgical focus; and
  • Be able to demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with peers and staff.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The syllabus that is covered across the companion animal PBL subjects (Companion animal medicine and surgery 1 VSC417, Companion animal medicine and surgery 2 VSC425, Companion animal medicine and surgery 3 VSC427 and Companion animal medicine and surgery 4 VSC451) will require consideration of the following topics in companion species (predominantly dogs, cats and horses):
  • Dermatology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Emergency medicine
  • Cardiovascular
  • Respiratory
  • Toxicology
  • Haematology
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Urinary tract
  • Immune-mediated disease
  • Trauma
  • Preventive medicine
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Opthalmology
  • Dentistry
  • In this subject, these topics will be considered in the context of companion animal issues with a surgical focus (VSC417).

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VSC417 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Briefs submission
10
2
Briefs timeliness
0
3
Briefs reflection
0
4
Composite assessment task
20
5
Mcq test
10
6
Final written exam - equine
30
7
Final written exam - small animals
30

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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