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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.
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 Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 8 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
| Total | 122 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: Case-based learning activities, pathology and microbiology tutorials, group assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 25 |
| Examination: Midterm exam, open book, scheduled and timed, individual assessment, case-based and short answer questions | Week 6 | Yes | Graded | No | 15 |
| Examination: End of exam, open book, scheduled and timed, individual assessment, case-based and short answer questions | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Graded | No | 60 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
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 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2 | Fri 08:00 - 08:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Fri 08:00 - 09:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Fri 09:00 - 10:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Fri 09:00 - 12:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1 | Fri 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Fri 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5, 6 | Mon 08:00 - 08:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 9 | Mon 08:00 - 08:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 4, 6 | Mon 16:00 - 16:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Thurs 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Thurs 12:00 - 12:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 7 | Thurs 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Thurs 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4 | Thurs 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Thurs 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1 | Thurs 16:00 - 16:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4 | Tues 08:00 - 08:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 5, 6, 7 | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Tues 13:00 - 15:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1 | Tues 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 5 | Tues 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 7 | Tues 15:00 - 16:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Wed 15:00 - 15:50 |