VET30090 Veterinary Clinical Urology

Academic Year 2020/2021

The course covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, pathogensesis, pathology and disturbances of function associated with diseases of the urinary system. The course also deals with clinical pathology of urinary tract disturbances as well as urinalysis. In addition, diagnosis, treatment and management of urinary tract disease in domestic animals is outlined as is the pharmokenetics of drugs used in their treatment.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, students should be able to:
Explain morphological changes, biochemical and haematological disturbances in animals affected with urinary tract disease and discuss the aetiology and pathogenesis of these
Describe the diagnostic techniques used
Recognise clinical signs; Analyse case-based scenarios; Apply theoretically preventive measures indicated in urinary tract disease;
Plan the clinical and surgical management of urinary tract disease cases and propose the appropriate pharmaceutical agents and therapies indicated for such diseases.

Indicative Module Content:

Pathology of the urinary tract
Clinical pathology of urinary tract disease
Infectious conditions of the urinary tract
Diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract
Clinical renal disease and management in large and small animals
Large and small animal surgery of the urinary tract
Therapeutics of the urinary tract

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Practical

8

Specified Learning Activities

10

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

122

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; active learning; lab work, case-based learning, peer and group work; 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET30510 - Veterinary Pathobiology


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Open book exams, case-based learning activities, pathology and microbiology tutorials, group and individual assignments Throughout the Trimester n/a Other No

100


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

At the end of the case-based learning exercises there will be wrap up sessions for the entire class where answers will be presented and feedback will be given.

Name Role
Professor Deirdre Campion Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Benoît Cuq Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Markey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Ronan Mullins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Peter O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Susan Rackard Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Renagh Kelly Tutor
Professor Carmel Mooney Tutor
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor