Disease Diagnosis and Control

Cod y Modiwl: BR15420
Teitl y Modiwl: Disease Diagnosis and Control
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Iain Chalmers
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Jonathan King; Dr Debbie Nash; Dr Scott Tompsett; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Mrs Hannah Appleton; Dr Russ Morphew; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Online Test: 1 Awr	40%
Arholiad Semester	Written Examination: 2 Awr	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	supplementary assessment: 1 Awr Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.	40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	supplementary exam: 2 Awr Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.	60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Discuss and demonstrate retained knowledge of the fundamental biological principles underpinning a range of diagnostic techniques
Describe using retained knowledge different control measures in the treatment of veterinary diseases
Interpret data generated by diagnostic techniques

Disgrifiad cryno

The module combines animal handling and examination with a series of lectures from veterinary surgeons and researchers on animal diagnosis and treatment. Focusing on the veterinary context, this module will introduce the techniques used in the diagnosis of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. It will describe the scientific basis and application of molecular (e.g. PCR), cellular (e.g. complete blood count) and whole-organism (e.g. behavioural symptoms) techniques to identify diseases caused by areas such as nutrition, infection and hereditary genetic conditions. Finally, an introduction to prevention and control strategies of specific diseases will be described, focusing on drug treatment.

Cynnwys

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the different types of diagnostic techniques and how they function to identify diseases. The module also introduces the principles of veterinary pharmacology.

This is a brief outline of module content, however content of the five teaching blocks may vary.

Introduction to Behavioural & Physiological Diagnosis
- Including an understanding of how a veterinary surgeon examines an animal and key veterinary diagnostic equipment.
Introduction to Haematology
- Including biology and diagnostics using red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet counts.
Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry
- Including detection & diagnostics for a range of key metabolites.
Introduction to Veterinary Pharmacology
- Including understanding drug mode of actions and dosage.

Practical sessions will include animal handling and examination training.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will develop effective written communication skills in the examination and test, where these will be assessed.
Datrys Problemau	Practical classes will involve problem solving. The exam will also include a data interpretation question.
Gwaith Tim	The practical sessions will involve an element of team work.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Module contains workshops/seminars on how to best to tackle exam questions. Feedback will be given but no specific assessment will be utilized.
Rhifedd	Practical classes will involve the collection and analysis of data. The exam will also include a data interpretation question.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	The module requires students to understand a range of techniques that are essential to many careers in biological/veterinary careers.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The research skills associated with collation and processing of relevant information are developed and will be tested in all assessments. Feedback will be given on coursework.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Online test and exam will expect use of online sources/references to gain outside reading.

Nodau

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