VET30470 Veterinary Clinical Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module consists of lectures practical classes and tutorials about clinical conditions affecting the cardiovascular and respiratory body systems. Several aspects of clinical disease are taught including pathophysiology, clinical signs of organ dysfunction, diagnostic methods, epidemiology, diagnosis and principles of management, treatment and control. Contributory material from several disciplines including pathology, microbiology and large and small animal medicine and therapeutics is given. In addition, lectures are included in the principles of surgery and introduction to diagnostic imaging within these systems. A series of practical classes is run concurrently to complement the lecture course.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion students should be able to:
- Recognise the diversity of clinical signs associated with disease of these systems, understand their significance, and distinguish them from signs disease of other systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathology and pathogenesis of cardiovascular and respiratory disease and relate them to the clinical signs observed.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical diagnostic approach to the diagnosis of these diseases and to be able to compile a list of the principal differential diagnoses.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principal laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests used in the diagnosis of diseases of these systems, and the indications for such tests.
- Interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging findings in cases of disease of these systems.
- Select and describe appropriate medical and surgical treatments for diseases of these systems.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of drugs used for the treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
- Provide accurate and relevant advice regarding the control and management of disease to the owner, including hygiene, disinfection and vaccination as appropriate.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

58

Practical

20

Autonomous Student Learning

156

Total

234

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Blended delivery of content (lectures and practical classes)
Interactive sessions
Enquiry and evidence-based learning
Case-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

The student should have good knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and anatomy as well as a solid grounding in the core disciplines contributing to this clinical course e.g. principles of microbiology, pharmacology and pathology.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET10110 - Vet Cardio & Resp Funct, VET30420 - Cardio & resp systems

Co-requisite:
VET30020 - Intro Veterinary Parasitology, VET30030 - Intro Veterinary Micro, VET30040 - Intro Vet Pathology, VET30050 - Applied Therapies, VET30160 - Intro Clinical Med and Surg, VET30510 - Veterinary Pathobiology, VET30560 - Veterinary Pathobiology I, VET30570 - Veterinary Pathobiology II

Additional Information:
Co-requisites: VET30510; or VET30020, VET30030 and VET30040; or VET30560 and VET30570. Pre-requisites: VET10110 or VET30420


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Intra-trimester assessment comprising:
- Assignments / presentations
- Examination of short answer questions and/or MCQs.
Material from lectures, tutorials & practical classes is assessible
Unspecified n/a Other No

40

Examination: Examination of short answer questions and/or MCQs. The examination will cover lecture material, and can also include material taught during tutorials and practicals. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Other No

60


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

All students failing the intra- or end-of-trimester examination are offered the opportunity to discuss their examination with the Module Coordinator. Queries from passing students will be dealt with on an individual basis. An intra-semester online formative examination will also be offered during delivery of the Module. Automated online feedback will be provided following completion of the examination.

Name Role
Professor Deirdre Campion Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Joe Cassidy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Lisa Katz Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Markey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Catherine Mc Aloon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Conor McAloon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Carmel Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Grace Mulcahy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Ronan Mullins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr John Mark O'Leary Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cliona Skelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alan Wolfe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Annetta Zintl Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor