Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week |
| Other | 2 x 2 hour practical visits per semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Written examination | 100% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Written examination | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Apply fundamental knowledge in immunology and parasitology to provide a greater understanding of disease development.
2. Describe and critically discuss major infectious diseases of farm and/or companion animal species.
3. Identify and critically assess measures for prevention and control of infectious diseases.
4. Discuss notifiable diseases from a immunological perspective.
5. Identify and describe zoonotic diseases and critically evaluate the measures which could be taken to minimise the risks of infection to humans.
6. Discuss relevant legislation pertaining to notifiable diseases in the UK.
Aims
To give students of Equine, Animal, Biological and Agricultural Science an understanding of advanced principles of animal health in farm and/or companion animal species.
Brief description
This module will deal with advanced aspects of animal health and welfare in both farm and companion animal species. Special emphasis will be given on the prevention and control of bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases prevalent in the United Kingdom. Notifiable and zoonotic diseases will also be discussed.
Content
a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases.
b. Diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies.
c. Diseases of the reproductive system.
d. Diseases of the newborn.
e. Notifiable diseases.
f. Zoonotic diseases.
g. Specific bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases of farm and companion animal species.
It should be noted that the structure of this module will adhere to the 'root and branch' model where core elements will be taught to all students followed by optional lectures that allows individuals to develop their own species-specific interests more relevant to their degree scheme. Optional lectures will focus either on farm animal or companion animal species.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Written communication - exam |
| Research skills | Research into veterinary diseases, control and treatment, using peer reviewed journal sources in preparation for exam |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6