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At the end of this module the student should be able to:Describe the overall topographical, comparative and functional anatomy of the fore- and hindlimbs in the more common domestic species.Describe the functional aberrations and deficits, both in soft and hard tissues, giving rise to the more frequent instances of lameness in domestic animals. Explain the roles that the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems play in supporting locomotion and exercise.Describe the pharmacology of the neuromuscular junction, relating it to muscle contraction, muscle relaxant drugs and related diseases.Describe how limb and hoof conformation influences gait and how farriery techniques are used to protect the equine hoof and modify faulty gait.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 15 |
Practical | 35 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 0 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 115 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Written and open-book exam on the entire syllabus with a total of 15-20 SAQs - to be administered via Brightspace. The questions will remain open for 2 weeks (end of week 12 - end of 1st exam week) | Coursework (End of Trimester) | Yes | Graded | No | 70 |
Project: A specific topic of interest will be given to each group. The groups will develop slides on their topics and will present their slides virtually around week 10 of the term. | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor David Brayden | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Jane Brennan | Tutor |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Ms Margot Labberté | Tutor |
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Purcell | Tutor |
Dr Alison Reynolds | Tutor |
Dylan Scott | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |