James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

TV4002 - Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 2 of 2

Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

Subject Description

This subject makes up one half of the fourth level of the BVSc degree program and the first of two years of the veterinary science curriculum that are focused on preparing graduates for veterinary practice. The veterinary science curriculum is structured around a number of overlapping Themes that combine Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes. The Themes are: Structure and Function; Dysfunction, Agents of Disease and Defence; Animal Production and Management; Veterinary Preventative Medicine and Services; Veterinary Practice; and Veterinary Career Development. The focus of this subject is on: Small Animal Clinical Studies; Equine Clinical Studies, Bovine Health and Production, Veterinary Preventative Medicine and Veterinary Career Development. Bovine Health and Production provide grounding aspects of animal production and management relevant to veterinary practice. Veterinary Preventative Medicine and Services encompasses those aspects of the veterinary profession that provide expertise in the prevention, control and eradication of disease. This theme also highlights accompanying risks to populations and communities through developing concepts of biosafety in association with the epidemiology and public health aspects. Veterinary Practice provides a foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for small animal clinical studies, exotic mammals and equine medicine and surgery. Veterinary Career Development theme provides students with the skills necessary to practice as a veterinarian in our changing world and to be able to continually access and use information as knowledge progresses.

Learning Outcomes

• identify and communicate clearly and logically any animal or public health and disease findings in a practical setting
• diagnose the health status of individual animals and populations and discuss treatment and management plans including accurate and empathetic use of quantitative and qualitative information
• identify, evaluate, discuss and demonstrate the principles and issues of veterinary public health in the context of animals influencing the health of humans
• apply knowledge surrounding the veterinary legislative environment
• describe, discuss, explain and evaluate the underlying basis of health and disease in a broad range of species: including feline, canine, bovine and equine species
• develop, apply, compare and demonstrate in a practical setting fundamental clinical skills and techniques in a broad range of species; including feline, canine, bovine and equine
• synthesise employability skills to prepare for advanced clinical placements and explore business management practices
• describe, discuss, explain and evaluate the underlying basis for prevention, control and eradication of diseases in animal populations
• describe, discuss, explain and evaluate the underlying basis for observational studies and surveys

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• On-course assessment - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Attend all practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and field trips, which are compulsory. Attempt all summative on-course assessment activities and achieve a satisfactory standard in each hurdle. Achieve a percentage of 50% to pass the end of semester examination. A minimum of 50% for each Identified Element must be achieved. Achieve a total of 50% to pass the subject (combined on-course and exam mark).

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