COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Year 1 – Semester 1 - Pre-Selection Semester
123.101 Chemistry and Living Systems 15 credits
This paper takes a wide range of examples from everyday life to illustrate concepts of organic and biological chemistry. The structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, identification of organic compounds using spectroscopy, and the mechanisms of organic reactions are covered. It also introduces the concepts of chemical equilibrium, particularly as they are applied to acids and base, and chemical kinetics.
124.111 Physics for Life Sciences 15 credits
Describing motion. Forces and torques, work and energy in biological and non-biological system. Heat energy - its production and transfer in animals. Stress, strain and the strength of biological material. Ideal Gas Law. Flow of fluids in tube. Light, sound and their biological detection. DC and AC electric circuits. Acoustics and ultrasound. Ionising radiation. Biomedical instruments. A laboratory course based on the above which includes the use of basic statistics in the interpretation of data and illustration of the scientific method.
162.101 Biology of Cells 15 credits
An introduction to eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure and function and the flow of information within cells. The transmission of genetic information to progeny in cell division. A description of cellular mechanisms for creating genetic diversity, leading to a discussion of biological evolution. An introduction to molecular biotechnologies for modifying the genetic information of cells.
199.101 Biology of Animals 15 credits
Animal diversity is studied within an evolutionary framework. Lectures cover the topics of phylogeny, biogeography, community ecology, morphology, embryology, physiology, behaviour and population biology. During laboratory classes students observe and dissect a variety of animals, study tissues and organs, simulate evolutionary events, carry out field work and analyse population data.
Year 1 Semester 2 – Professional Programme Begins
227.102 Biochemistry for Veterinary Science 15 credits
A study of cellular processes at the molecular level: Proteins, enzymes and membranes. Energy changes in chemical reactions. Description of the major processes of carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Integration and regulation of metabolism in animals. A laboratory course emphasising biochemical techniques of wide application.
227.103 Veterinary Anatomy I 15 credits
The anatomy of the locomotor system studied by dissection of limbs, axial muscles, bones and spinal cord. Anatomical examination of live mammals compliments dissection. The mechanics of the locomotor system. Early embryology from fertilisation to formation of a tubular embryo. Organogenesis. Development of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Structure of the thorax and the anatomy of heart and lungs especially as related to locomotion.
227.104 Veterinary Physiology I 15 credits
Lectures will cover the physiology of excitable tissues, plus functions and controls within the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, in animal species of veterinary importance. A practical and histology programme supporting the lecture content.
227.105 Animal Behaviour, Handling and Welfare 15 credits
The principles of veterinary ethology and their application to domestication, husbandry and production of domestic animals and veterinary science. An introduction to the principles of animal welfare. The principles and practices of safe animal handling and restraint. The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of animal behaviour problems.
Year 2
227.201 Animal Science for Veterinarians 33 credits
Agricultural systems including the farming of domestic animals. Introduction to non-agricultural domestic animal management. Soil resources and their capabilities, the growth and management of pasture plants as animal feed. Nutrition of monogastric and ruminant species. Principles of body and fibre growth, reproduction and lactation in relation to managed flocks and herds.
227.202 Animal Genetics and Breeding 12 credits
The application of genetic principles to the improvement of animal performance and health in domestic animals, including the identification of animals carrying undesirable recessive alleles; factors affecting the rate of genetic change; the definition and calculation of breeding values; setting selection objectives; inbreeding and outbreeding; genetic lag; genetic aspects of disease resistance; applied molecular genetics.
227.203 Veterinary Anatomy II 15 credits
Student investigation will involve the dissection of the thorax, head, abdomen and pelvis of the dog. Comparison of anatomical features of carnivores. Organogenesis. Avian anatomy.
227.204 Veterinary Physiology II 15 credits
Systems physiology in animal species of veterinary importance. Functions and controls in the nervous (autonomic and hypothalamo-pituitary), digestive, reproductive (including lactation) and renal systems; physiology of special senses and of regional circulations. A practical and histology programme supporting the lecture content.
227.205 Comparative Veterinary Anatomy 15 credits
A study of the anatomical aspects of cattle, sheep, goats, deer, tylopods, pigs, horses, rodents, lagomorphs, marsupials and fish, with emphasis on veterinary application.
227.206 Integrative Veterinary Physiology 15 credits
Integrated/whole body physiology in animal species of veterinary importance. Neurophysiology of the central nervous system (sensation; pain; posture; motor systems; cognition and learning; neurological examination). Digestion in ruminants (biochemistry; metabolism; motility; rumination). Advanced homeostasis (water and electrolyte balance; bone and liver metabolism; animal athletes; seasonality and neonatal physiology; stress; thermoregulation). An associated practical programme.
227.207 Mechanisms of Disease 15 credits
A course that considers the disorders in normal anatomy and physiology that lead to disease. Disease processes that affect a broad range of species (such as diarrhoea and electrolyte disturbances) will be considered from a mechanistic point of view. Students will begin to learn the skills necessary to detect disease processes (by clinical examination).
Year 3
227.301 Veterinary Pathology I 25 credits
Pathogenesis, pathology and clinical pathology of body systems, including description and interpretation of gross lesions and selection of samples for laboratory diagnosis.
227.302 Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology 23 credits
The principles of microbial infectious diseases of animals, including the molecular biology of pathogens; immunology; study of selected microbial pathogens, their epidemiology, clinical and public health significance; the principles of laboratory diagnosis, control, prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with microbial pathogens.
227.303 Veterinary Parasitic Diseases 19 credits
A study of the helminth, arthropod and protozoal parasites of animals (including birds); their biology and identification; their public health significance; the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases caused by them, including the use and understanding of anthelmintics and insecticides.
227.304 Poultry, Fish and Wildlife Management and Disease 8 credits
Management, pathology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of selected animal species with emphasis on poultry, waterfowl, pigeons, ratites, aviary birds, fish and wildlife (marine and terrestrial).
227.305 Vet Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology 19 credits
General pharmacology; mechanisms of drug action; drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination, and clinical pharmacokinetics. A discussion of drug use and treatment protocols on a system basis. Pharmacology of the peripheral and central nervous systems, bladder, gut, lungs, reproductive and endocrine systems. The pharmacology of antimicrobials and anti-inflammatories, veterinary medicines legislation and professional responsibility. Clinical toxicology with reference to production and companion animals and their environment.
227.306 Veterinary Clinical Studies 26 credits
A basic course to instruct students in the detection and medical management of disease states that are common to all species. Clinical examination, the general principles of anaesthesiology, imaging modalities (radiology, ultrasonography, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and scintigraphy) and surgical procedures (theatre practice, instrumentation and basic operative techniques). It includes theriogenology of all species (reproductive diseases, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, management systems, obstetrics).
Year 4
227.401 Veterinary Pathology II 10 credits
Use of laboratory procedures for diagnosis of clinical and subclinical disease, including haematology, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, cytology, clinical immunology, microbiology and parasitology. Specimen collection and handling, test selection, performance of basic laboratory tests and interpretation of results. Diagnostic anatomical pathology including necropsies.
227.402 Equine Clinical Studies 19 credits
This paper integrates knowledge of structure, function and abnormality of body systems taught in previous papers, with information about equine diseases. This enables the student to diagnose diseases affecting horses, and to propose rational treatment and management. The paper will deal with aspects of medicine, surgery, reproduction, imaging and pharmacotherapy of horses, centred on a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the sick animal. Learning modalities include lectures, tutorials, self-responsible learning and practicals. The paper also includes application of surgical and anaesthetic principles in teaching laboratories designed to develop surgical conscience and behaviours consistent with the practice of minimal tissue trauma, asepsis and competence in simple elective surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
227.403 Health and Production in Deer, Sheep and Goats 18 credits
Medicine, surgery, management and productivity of sheep, goats and deer. Farm management and production systems and the relationship between management systems, productivity and patterns of disease. The aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of disease. Treatment of disease, including the restoration of animals to normal levels of productivity. The application of health and production programmes to deer, sheep and goat farming.
227.404 Cattle Health and Production 18 credits
Medicine, surgery, management and productivity of beef and dairy cattle. Farm management and production systems and the relationship between management systems, productivity and patterns of disease. The aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of disease. Treatment of disease, including the restoration of animals to normal levels of productivity. The application of health and production programmes to beef and dairy cattle.
227.405 Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 38 credits
The aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of working dogs and companion animals; including dogs, cats, caged birds, reptiles, rodents, lagomorphs and other species commonly kept as companions. The paper also includes application of surgical and anaesthetic principles in teaching laboratories designed to develop competence in simple elective surgical and anaesthetic procedures
227.406 Pig and Poultry Health Production and Management 7 credits
Medicine, surgery, management and productivity of pigs and poultry. Farm management and production systems and the relationship between management systems, productivity and patterns of disease. The aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of disease. Treatment of disease, including the restoration of animals to normal levels of productivity. The application of health and production programmes to pigs and domestic poultry. Housing of pigs and poultry, aspects of indoor and outdoor management of pigs, and aspects of genetics and nutrition are also included.
227.407 Veterinary Biometrics and Epidemiology 10 credits
An introduction to statistical principles and methodology, and their application to veterinary science. Emphasis on interpretation of results using computer packages. Principles of applied veterinary epidemiology including patterns of disease, investigation of disease in animal populations, interpretation of diagnostic tests, observational studies and critical appraisal of the literature.
Year 5
227.501 Law, Ethics, Practice Management and Personal care for Veterinarians 9 credits
Elements of the legal system regulating veterinarians. Professional ethics and obligations to the public and state. Animal welfare and the ethics of animal experimentation. Legislative aspects of biosecurity including exotic disease control. Maintenance of personal fitness and safety as a veterinarian. Veterinarians as communicators and educators.
227.502 Veterinary Public Health, Food Safety, and Quality Management 15 credits
The principles and practical application of veterinary public health, meat hygiene, and quality assurance programmes. Veterinary aspects of the quality assurance of foods of animal origin to meet national and international standards. The application of quality management to veterinary professional activities. Control of residues, zoonoses, and food-transmitted diseases. Practical experience of food industries is obtained through placements for work in an abbatoir.
227.503 Veterinary Clinics 96 credits
This course provides tuition, demonstration and clinical experience in surgery, anaesthesia, medicine, epidemiology, and theriogenology of animals; health and management of production animals, diagnostic procedures including imaging, necropsies and laboratory test; and diagnostic reasoning. Students will need to complete all compulsory elements including external placements and will be provided with opportunities to gain further exp
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