VSC415 Population Medicine (8)

Population Medicine will be presented in a Problem Based Learning (PBL) format over four weeks based around case studies. It will present cases related to production animals and farm livestock, particularly illustrating the management of cases with a population focus. 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.

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

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural, Environmental 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 production animal populations.
  • be able to identify and explain the aetio-pathogenesis of common conditions in production animal populations.
  • be able to identify risk factors for the occurrence of common diseases or conditions in production animal populations.
  • be able to apply and integrate literacy and numerical knowledge from the pre-clinical and para-clinical disciplines, along with best evidence, to prevent, diagnose and manage clinical and/or subclinical cases in production animal populations.
  • be able to integrate and act on information regarding client expectations, financial considerations, ethics, welfare and management specific to common scenarios in production animal populations.
  • be able to demonstrate effective collaboration and communication with peers and staff.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Case packages based on population medicine in farm animals which will require study and application of farm animal medicine, surgery, production and reproduction on a population level, with application of all pre- and para-clinical subjects.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VSC415 in Session 1 2021. 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 data analysis & visit preparation
20
5
Mcq test
10
6
Final exam
60

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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