VET20030 Head & Nervous System of Domestic Animals

Academic Year 2020/2021

In this core module the topographical anatomy and the physiology of structures in head and nervous systems will be dealt with on a comparative basis with specific emphasis on canines and equines. The embryological development and histological arrangement of structures of the head, face and neck will also be examined. Clinical and radiological aspects where relevant will be underlined. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the functioning of the central nervous system and the organs of special sense at a level adequate to underpin neurological diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system in those species of importance in veterinary practice.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the overall topographical, comparative and integrated structuee and function of the head, neck and nervous system in domestic animal species.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of the organs of special sense in the domestic species.
Demonstrate an understanding of the embryological development of the structures of the head, face and neck.
Demonstarate an understaind of the histological tissue arrangement of the structures of the head and nervous system.
Describe the basis of cell excitability in nerve and muscle cells.
Recognise that divisions of the nervous system and correlate with different steps in reflex function.
Demonstrate basic competency in applying knowledge and skills to clinical scenarios and veterinary clinical case material.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12

Practical

26

Specified Learning Activities

23

Autonomous Student Learning

48

Total

109

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be delivered by lectures, dissection-based practicals (anatomy) and online learning (histology) 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Level 1 Veterinary core courses


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
VET30360 - Neurobiology & head structure


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of semester exam. Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, this exam may be open book or problem-based. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Graded No

45

Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ exam consisting of fortnightly MCQs. The cumulative grade will form 20% of the final module mark. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Project: This project will be part of a combined undertaking with clinical students to explore the underlying anatomical concepts in a clinical case, which will be assigned to the students early in the term. Week 10 n/a Graded No

15

Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ Spot test. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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Name Role
Professor Alan Baird Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Arun Kumar Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Emma O'Neill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor