| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay: 3000 words | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours Written examination | 70% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours Written examination | 100% |
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Relate the biological and equine science information previously gained to the principles behind equine veterinary medicine.
2. Discuss the preventive, diagnostic and curative medicine for a range of common equine ailments.
3. Know when to call for veterinary assistance and the restrictions placed upon them as lay people.
4. Discuss and evaluate the use of the major items of modern technology used in equine veterinary practice.
5. Discuss the causes, prevention, cure and prognoses for the more common equine injuries.
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.
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.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | The coursework for the module will be an essay, as such students' ability to communicate their ideas and information retrieved effectively in writing will be directly assessed. |
| Research skills | Students will be required to include critical analysis and evaluation of current research in their essay, as such students' research skills will be developed. |
This module is at CQFW Level 7