| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 2 hour lectures per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 6 x 2 hour seminars per semester |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Students will select an appropriate seminar topic to investigate independently. Seminar Presentation: | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 100% |
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Identify key components of the equine immune system
2. Discuss immunological aspects of equine reproduction, stress and exercise
3. Outline the key features of equine hypersensitivities, deficiencies and autoimmune diseases
4. Discuss the principles, merits and limitations of equine immuno-diagnostic tests and vaccinations
5. Discuss the principles of integrated programmes for the control of equine parasites
6. Discuss the principles governing the selection of appropriate anthelmintics
7. Evaluate the approaches used for the isolation and identification of equine bacterial pathogens
8. Discuss the means by which bacteria are able to cause disease in equines
9. Identify the procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections.
This course will consider in detail equine immunology, parasitology and bacteriology. Molecular, cellular and organic components of the equine immune system will be outlined. Immunological aspects of equine reproduction, development and ageing will be discussed, along with a variety of immunological malfunctions and manipulations. The principles of integrated programmes for the control of equine parasites will be considered and applied to the use of appropriate anthelmintics. The isolation and identification of equine bacteria will be studied along with the means by which such bacteria are able to cause equine disease. This knowledge will then be applied to the principles of diagnosis and treatment of such disease.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Students will be required to present an oral presentation, with discussion time, on a specified area. In addition, they will be required to write a short summary of their presentation along with a full bibliography. As such, their written and oral communication skills will be directly assessed. |
| Information Technology | Students' ability to use information technology will be developed and assessed as they will be required to use visual aids when delivering their seminar presentation. |
| Research skills | Students will be required to include critical analysis and evaluation of current research in their presentations; as such their research skills will be developed. |
This module is at CQFW Level 7