VET SC 7211RW - Equine Practice A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

The course provides students with the opportunity to learn and apply the principles of evaluating case history, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment or management of medical and surgical conditions encountered in equine practice. This course will focus on disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and ophthalmologic systems. Students will also be introduced to the application of clinical pharmacology and fluid therapy to equine clinical cases.

Open All

Course Details

Course Code	VET SC 7211RW
Course	Equine Practice A
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 8 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	VET SC 7001RW, VET SC 7002RW, VET SC 7006RW, VET SC 7008RW, VET SC 7009RW, VET SC 7010RW
Assumed Knowledge	VET SC 2510RW, VET SC 3520RW
Restrictions	Available to DVM students only
Assessment	Mid-semester exam, final exam, practical exam, tutorial quizzes

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Erik Noschka

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Make an accurate assessment of equine patient problems and formulate a list of differential diagnoses for problems affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, ophthalmic and integumentary systems
2	Select and request appropriate investigations for the equine cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, ophthalmic and integumentary systems
3	Interpret and evaluate data from history, physical examination and other investigations to formulate diagnosis in horses affected by disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, ophthalmic and integumentary systems
4	Develop and implement comprehensive treatment, management and follow-up plans and monitor their effectiveness
5	Manage complications of veterinary procedures and presenting problems
6	Be able to describe conditions which are commonly seen in general practice, and which should be referred to specialists
7	Be able to perform the following examinations: evaluation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, detailed lameness, neurologic and ophthalmic examinations.
8	Be able to perform venipuncture and intravenous catheterization techniques, under supervision

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

7 hours of contact time per week. This will include approximately 3 hours of lectures plus 1 - 2 hours of tutorial. Team based learning sessions may replace some lectures and / or tutorials.

There are 5 Practical classes of up to 3 hours each, over the course of 12 weeks. Students will be split into groups and attend alternate practicals.

Students will receive lecture notes and other materials online and will be required to log on weekly to blackboard.

Online study guides support most lectures and interactive tutorial quizzes that build on student’s knowledge in the area of equine sciences. The problem solving tutorials and action-based learning approach in the practicals will help to develop that knowledge and the application of that knowledge further.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

Lecture Topics
Cardiology
Respiratory disease
Urinary disorders
Fever of unknown origin
Clinical Pharmacology
Fluid therapy
Equine dermatology
Equine wound management
Neurology
Neuromuscular disease
Ophthalmology
Musculoskeletal disease
Assessment of poor performance

Practical Topics
Venepuncture
Cardiorespiratory evaluation
Neurologic evaluation
Ocular examination
Lameness investigation
Wound management techniques

Tutorial Topics
Cardiology
Respiratory disease (2)
Urinary disease
Neurologic disease
Fluid therapy
Antimicrobial therapy
Weight loss
Lameness / musculoskeletal (2)
Wound management

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Hurdle	Learning Outcome
Tutorial quizzes	Formative Summative	Following every tutorial	10%	No	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Practical examination	Summative	End of semester	20%	No	1, 2,3, 6
Mid-semester examination	Formative Summative	Approx week 6	20%	Yes	3, 4,5
Final theory examination	Summative	End of semester	50%	Yes	3, 4,5

Assessment Related Requirements

HURDLE REQUIREMENTS

Assessment Item with hurdle	% needed or requirement to meet hurdle	Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement? Yes or No	Details of additional assessment, if available
Mid-semester examination & Final theory examination	50%	Yes	Students that do not attain this combined minimum mark of 50% for the theory examinations will be provided with an additional assessment in the form of a supplementary final theory examination. Students must achieve at least 40% to be eligible for an additional assessment

Assessment Detail

Mid and final semester theory examinations will test theoretical knowledge and application Question formats that might be used include MCQs, extended MCQs and short answers.

The Mid-semester examination will serve to guide the students on the level of knowledge required to successfully complete the course, and give them experience with the various question types in the context of equine practice.

Tutorial Quizzes will enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the application of knowledge and concepts discussed.. Students will receive feedback to assist with improvement of their knowledge base.

The practical examination will evaluate the knowledge and skills of students in techniques learned during the practical sessions.

Submission

Late Submission

If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student Support
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.

Authorised by:	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Maintained by:	Course Outlines Administrator