VET SC 7010RW - Systems Pathology
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7010RW Course Systems Pathology Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites VET SC 7009RW Restrictions Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only Assessment In-class tests, final exams, tutorial assessment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Milton McAllister
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Develop the ability to properly describe gross lesions using appropriate pathologic terminology. 2 Recognise the pathological features of the most common diseases in domestic animals. 3 Be able to compare similar diseases in different animals. 4 Be able to compare effects of similar lesions in disparate organ systems. 5 Be able to critically evaluate when / what samples are required depending upon the differential diagnosis. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
2-5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook: Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 6th Edition, edited by James Zachary -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
3 lectures of 1 hr each per week
1 tutorial of 1 hr each per week
1 practical of 3 hrs each per week
Lectures that deliver theoretical knowledge are supported by tutorials that focus on application of theoretical knowledge in case-based scenarios and extension and reinforcement of concepts discussed in lectures. Practicals will provide an opportunity for the students to develop and extend technical skills in post mortem examination and clinical case analysis.
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 / Tutorial topics
Necropsy procedures
Safety
Record keeping
Sudden death
Alimentary system
Hepatobiliary system
Exocrine pancreas
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Urinary system
Endocrine system
Nervous systems
Musculoskeletal system
Clinical case analyses
Practicals
Pluck exam (heart and lungs) (4 sections)
Small animal necropsy (4 sections)
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Assessment
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
An exemption to the hurdle requirements of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy has been approved by the Faculty of Sciences for 2022.Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Written Assignment/Essay Quizzes Summative Weeks 5 & 12 20%
YES1-5 Mid-semester exam Summative Week 7 35% 1-5 Final exam Summative End of Semester 45% 1-5 There are two Necropsy practicals and several tutorials. Attendance of each of these practical and tutorial sessions is mandatory. If a student misses a mandatory practical or tutorial without an approved excuse, then the following consequence will apply: the student will not be allowed to sit the next quiz. Formative as scheduled for each student 1, 4, 5 Assessment Related Requirements
HURDLE REQUIRMENTS
Assessment Item with hurdle % needed or requirement to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement?
Yes or NoDetails of additional assessment, if available Written Assignment/Essay Quizzes
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Mid-semester exam
AND
Final Examcumulative minimum of 65% Yes Students that do not attain the cumulative 65% minimum requirement will be eligible for an additional assessment if they obtained a cumulative mark 60% or above. No additional assessment will be offered to students who obtain less than a 60% cumulative score. Assessment Detail
Practical skills (0% of final grade): Instructors will provide immediate formative feedback to each individual student when they attempt new skills in practical sessions. Instructors will provide immediate formative feedback to student groups during tutorial sessions.
Written Assignment/Essay Quizzes (20% of final grade): Two summative written assignment / essay quizzes will be administered in class as scheduled. The two assessments will be equally weighted and account for 20% of the final course grade.
Mid-semester exam (35% of final grade): An in-class midterm exam will be conducted at approximately mid-semester. The format will be multiple choice questions.
Major exam (45% of final grade): The final exam format will be multiple choice questions.
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.
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Student Feedback
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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.
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