Module Identifier RSM1210  
Module Title EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator To Be Arranged  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   11 Hours 11 x 1 hour lectures  
Assessment Semester Exam   3 Hours Unseen written examination   70%  
  Semester Assessment   Essay: 1 x 3,000 word essay   30%  

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:

Aims

This course aims to apply the biological material covered in semester 1 modules into the context of Equine Veterinary practice. It will act as a significant integrating module for many of the other modules both in Semester 1 and 2.

Content

The course will comprise of 12 lectures and 6 practicals. It will consider the preventative, diagnostic and curative medicine used for the major equine ailments and injuries. The use of modern technology in equine medicine will be evaluated with the aids of the practical sessions.

Reading Lists

Books
Johnson, A M. (1986) Equine Medical Disorders. Blackwell Scientific Publications
Robinson, N E. (1992) Current Therapy in Equine Medicine 3. W B Saunders Company, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc
Colahan, P T. (1991) Equine Medicine and Surgery Vol 1 and 2. American Vet Publications