VET30570 Veterinary Pathobiology II

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module, along with the complementary module VET 30560 (Veterinary Pathobiology I), comprises lectures and practical classes/tutorials and scaffolded case-based learning where veterinary undergraduates learn the principles of veterinary microbiology, parasitology, and pathology, that underpin their subsequent study of the diseases of body systems and their ‘paraclinical rotation’ in the clinical final year. The integration and alignment of teaching and learning within the module promotes student-centred learning with a focus on the ability to apply knowledge to real life scenarios. The module focusses in particular on the subjects of virology, helminthology, and clinical pathology
This module develops the following attributes in students within the overarching three domains of competence of the MVB professional programme. UCD-MVB programme outcomes as well as the accreditation requirements of VCI, AVMA and EAEVE addressed by each attribute are indicated by the codes provided in brackets*.

4. Knowledge - must demonstrate an underpinning knowledge of pathobiology and its applications. This will include the ability to search, retrieve and critically evaluate scientific evidence (UCD-MVB-5, 27 and 29, VCI-K-1 and 4, VCI-GC-2 and 6, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9, 2.3.8 AVMA1, 2, and 17)
5. Skills - must demonstrate competence in carrying out selected laboratory diagnostic procedures and apply problem-solving skills in reaching a diagnosis (UCD-MVB-8 and 30, VCI-GC-16, EAEVE-GSPA-2.3.6 and 16, AVMA3 and 9)
6. Professional - must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with others (UCD-MVB-1 and 2, VCI-PC-2 and 9, EAEVE-GPSA-2.1.3)

*UCD MVB programme and accreditation body requirement codes

UCD MVB requirements

UCD-MVB-1 Communicator Exhibit veterinary professionalism in a range of contexts through effective, compassionate and courteous communication with clients, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities
UCD-MVB-2 Collaborator Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal veterinary care
UCD-MVB-5 Evidence-based practitioner Review and critically analyse the literature relevant to veterinary medicine to improve clinical practice and decision making in an evidence based approach
UCD-MVB-8 Problem solving Demonstrate comprehensive problem solving skills in a range of veterinary contexts
UCD-MVB-21 Post-mortem examination Perform and document a basic gross post-mortem examination.
UCD-MVB-23 Biosecurity Apply the principles of disease prevention. Minimise the risks of contamination, cross infection and accumulation of pathogens in veterinary premises and in the field.
UCD-MVB-27 Biological principles Demonstrate an understanding of the central biological principles and mechanisms that underlie animal health and disease from the molecular and cellular level.
UCD-MVB-29 Pathobiology/aetiopathogenesis Recognise and demonstrate a clear understanding of the causes and mechanisms/pathophysiology of important endemic, epizootic and zoonotic diseases.
UCD-MVB-30 Diagnosis Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of nutrition, therapeutic intervention, surgery, medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic methods and interpretation (including diagnostic imaging clinical pathology and postmortem examination).
UCD-MVB-32 Prevention & Management & Welfare Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of welfare, ethics, epidemiology, zoonoses, food safety, the relationship between animals and the environment and the role of the profession in public health and professional healthcare teams.


Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) requirements
VCI-PC-2 Show honesty and integrity in interactions with colleagues
VCI-PC-9 Exhibit tolerance for conflicting ideas
VCI-GC-2 Formulate a differential diagnosis and narrow it to a diagnosis
VCI-GC-6 Understand the principles of vaccination and use vaccines effectively as a tool for disease control
VCI-GC-16 Perform a basic gross post-mortem examination, record details, sample tissues, store and transport them
VCI-GC-19 Advise on and implement appropriate herd-health programmes having regard to animal health, animal welfare and public health standards
VCI-K-1 Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which the activities of the veterinary surgeons are based
VCI-K-4 Adequate knowledge of the causes, nature, course, effects, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of animals, whether considered individually or in groups, including a special knowledge of the diseases which may be transmitted to humans

European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) requirements
EAEVE-GPSA-2.1.3 Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.1. The science on which the activities of veterinary surgeons are based
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.2. Research methods and the contribution of basic and applied research
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.3. How to evaluate evidence
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.5. The aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common diseases and disorders that occur in the common domestic species in the EU
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.8. The principles of disease prevention and the promotion of health and welfare
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.9. Veterinary public health including zoonoses.
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.6. Collect, preserve and transport samples, perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret the results of those generated in-house, as well as those generated by other laboratories
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.8. Follow correct procedures after diagnosing notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.16. Perform a basic gross post mortem examination, record details, sample tissues, store and transport them

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) requirements
AVMA1 An understanding of the central biological principles and mechanisms that underlie animal disease from the molecular and cellular level to organismal and population manifestations.
AVMA2 Scientific, discipline-based instruction in an orderly and concise manner so that students gain an understanding of pathophysiology, mechanisms of health/disease, and the natural history and manifestations of important animal diseases, both domestic and foreign.
AVMA3 Instruction in both the theory and practice of medicine and surgery applicable to a broad range of species. The instruction must include principles and hands-on experiences in laboratory diagnostic methods and interpretation (including diagnostic pathology, and necropsy), disease prevention, biosecurity involving clinical diseases of individual animals and populations. Instruction should emphasize problem solving that results in making and applying medical judgments.
AVMA4 Instruction in the principles of epidemiology, zoonoses, the interrelationship of animals and the environment, and the contribution of the veterinarian to the overall public and professional healthcare teams.
AVMA9 Comprehensive patient diagnosis (problem solving skills), appropriate use of clinical laboratory testing
AVMA15 Health promotion, disease prevention/biosecurity, zoonosis, and food safety
AVMA17 Critical analysis of new information and research findings relevant to veterinary medicine.

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Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module students will be able to:
UCD-MVB programme outcomes as well as the accreditation requirements of VCI, AVMA and EAEVE addressed by each outcome are indicated by the codes provided in brackets*.

• Use appropriate terminology when describing infectious and non-infectious diseases of animals (UCD-MVB-29, VCI-K-1 and 4, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.1, 5, AVMA2)
• Explain the epidemiological significance, control and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases of animals (UCD-MVB-23 and 32, VCI-K-1 and 4, VCI-GC-2 and 6, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.1, 5, and 8, AVMA1, 2 and 3)
• Describe, classify, define and explain the fundamentals of disease mechanisms, pathogenesis and host/pathogen interactions and how these result in the development of particular pathological changes/clinical signs in animals (UCD-MVB-27 and 29, VCI-K-1 and 4, VCI-GC-2, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.5, AVMA1 and 2)
• Identify, classify and explain the significance of common and important viral and parasitic pathogens of animals (UCD-MVB-29, VCI-K-4, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.5, AVMA1 and 2)
• Recognise and classify pathogens of major public health and epizootic significance (UCD-MVB-29 and 32, VCI-GC-19, VCI-K-4, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.9, EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.8, AVMA4)

At the end of this module students will have developed the skillsets to:

• recognise, describe and interpret grossly and microscopically visible lesions (UCD-MVB-21 and 30, VCI-GC-16, EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.16, AVMA3)
• select the appropriate samples for examination in order to reach a diagnosis (UCD-MVB-30, VCI-GC-16, EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.6 and 16, AVMA3 and 9)
• perform and interpret a range of laboratory diagnostic tests (UCD-MVB-30, EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.6, AVMA3 and 9).
• critically evaluate new scientific information relevant to veterinary disease as well as to problem-solve and apply pathophysiological reasoning (UCD-MVB-5 and 8, EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.2 and 3, AVMA17)

*UCD MVB programme and accreditation body requirement codes

UCD MVB requirements

UCD-MVB-1 Communicator Exhibit veterinary professionalism in a range of contexts through effective, compassionate and courteous communication with clients, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities
UCD-MVB-2 Collaborator Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal veterinary care
UCD-MVB-5 Evidence-based practitioner Review and critically analyse the literature relevant to veterinary medicine to improve clinical practice and decision making in an evidence based approach
UCD-MVB-8 Problem solving Demonstrate comprehensive problem solving skills in a range of veterinary contexts
UCD-MVB-21 Post-mortem examination Perform and document a basic gross post-mortem examination.
UCD-MVB-23 Biosecurity Apply the principles of disease prevention. Minimise the risks of contamination, cross infection and accumulation of pathogens in veterinary premises and in the field.
UCD-MVB-27 Biological principles Demonstrate an understanding of the central biological principles and mechanisms that underlie animal health and disease from the molecular and cellular level.
UCD-MVB-29 Pathobiology/aetiopathogenesis Recognise and demonstrate a clear understanding of the causes and mechanisms/pathophysiology of important endemic, epizootic and zoonotic diseases.
UCD-MVB-30 Diagnosis Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of nutrition, therapeutic intervention, surgery, medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic methods and interpretation (including diagnostic imaging clinical pathology and postmortem examination).
UCD-MVB-32 Prevention & Management & Welfare Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of welfare, ethics, epidemiology, zoonoses, food safety, the relationship between animals and the environment and the role of the profession in public health and professional healthcare teams.


Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) requirements
VCI-PC-2 Show honesty and integrity in interactions with colleagues
VCI-PC-9 Exhibit tolerance for conflicting ideas
VCI-GC-2 Formulate a differential diagnosis and narrow it to a diagnosis
VCI-GC-6 Understand the principles of vaccination and use vaccines effectively as a tool for disease control
VCI-GC-16 Perform a basic gross post-mortem examination, record details, sample tissues, store and transport them
VCI-GC-19 Advise on and implement appropriate herd-health programmes having regard to animal health, animal welfare and public health standards
VCI-K-1 Adequate knowledge of the sciences on which the activities of the veterinary surgeons are based
VCI-K-4 Adequate knowledge of the causes, nature, course, effects, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of animals, whether considered individually or in groups, including a special knowledge of the diseases which may be transmitted to humans

European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) requirements
EAEVE-GPSA-2.1.3 Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.1. The science on which the activities of veterinary surgeons are based
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.2. Research methods and the contribution of basic and applied research
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.3. How to evaluate evidence
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.5. The aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common diseases and disorders that occur in the common domestic species in the EU
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.8. The principles of disease prevention and the promotion of health and welfare
EAEVE-GPSA-2.2.9. Veterinary public health including zoonoses.
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.6. Collect, preserve and transport samples, perform standard laboratory tests, and interpret the results of those generated in-house, as well as those generated by other laboratories
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.8. Follow correct procedures after diagnosing notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases
EAEVE-GPSA-2.3.16. Perform a basic gross post mortem examination, record details, sample tissues, store and transport them

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) requirements
AVMA1 An understanding of the central biological principles and mechanisms that underlie animal disease from the molecular and cellular level to organismal and population manifestations.
AVMA2 Scientific, discipline-based instruction in an orderly and concise manner so that students gain an understanding of pathophysiology, mechanisms of health/disease, and the natural history and manifestations of important animal diseases, both domestic and foreign.
AVMA3 Instruction in both the theory and practice of medicine and surgery applicable to a broad range of species. The instruction must include principles and hands-on experiences in laboratory diagnostic methods and interpretation (including diagnostic pathology, and necropsy), disease prevention, biosecurity involving clinical diseases of individual animals and populations. Instruction should emphasize problem solving that results in making and applying medical judgments.
AVMA4 Instruction in the principles of epidemiology, zoonoses, the interrelationship of animals and the environment, and the contribution of the veterinarian to the overall public and professional healthcare teams.
AVMA9 Comprehensive patient diagnosis (problem solving skills), appropriate use of clinical laboratory testing
AVMA15 Health promotion, disease prevention/biosecurity, zoonosis, and food safety
AVMA17 Critical analysis of new information and research findings relevant to veterinary medicine.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

56

Laboratories

8

Specified Learning Activities

12

Total

76

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Laboratory-based practicals/tutorials
Blended teaching: case-based learning delivered on-line with student presentations 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Learning requirements (MVB 5 Year students)
VET10040 Practical Animal Husbandry
VET10080 Cell and Whole Body Metabolism
VET10100 Intro to Prac Apps of Vet Anat
VET10110 Vet Cardio & Resp Funct
VET10140 Phys/ Bio of Dig of Dom Ani
VET10170 Intro to vet epidemiology
VET20030 Head & Nervous System
VET20040 Biological Fluids
VET20050 Genetics & Animal Breeding
VET20070 Vet Food Animal Systems
VET20080 Integ Physiol Comm
VET20100 Communication in Vet Practice
VET20170 Introduction to Pathobiology

Learning requirements (4 Year Graduate entry students)
VET30340 Food animals, applied breeding
VET30350 Practical animal nutrition
VET30360 Neurobiology & head structure
VET30370 Locomotion & exercise
VET30390 Reproductive biology
VET30400 Digestive physiol & metabolism
VET30500 Cell metabolism and dynamics


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET20030 - Head & Nervous System, VET20040 - Biological Fluids, VET20080 - Integ Physiol Comm, VET30330 - Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev, VET30360 - Neurobiology & head structure, VET30420 - Cardio & resp systems, VET30500 - Cell metabolism and dynamics

Co-requisite:
VET30520 - Professional Growth 3, VET30560 - Veterinary Pathobiology I

Additional Information:
Pre-requisites for 4 year grad-entry Students: VET30330 AND VET30360 AND VET30420 AND VET30500 Co-requisites for 4 year grad-entry Students: VET30400 AND VET30440 AND VET30050 AND VET30560 AND AND VET30520

Equivalents:
Veterinary Pathobiology (VET30510)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Students will be informed on methods used at the commencement of module Throughout the Trimester n/a Other No

70

Examination: Students will be informed of format at commencement of module 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Other No

30


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
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Microbiology

Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease, 2nd edition (2011). Quinn, P.J, Markey, B.K., Leonard, F.C. . FitzPatrick, E.S., Fanning, S. and Hartigan, P.J. Publishers: Wiley-Blackwell, UK

Veterinary Microbiology, 3rd edition (2013). McVey, Kennedy and Chengappa. Publishers Wiley-Blackwell.

Concise Review of Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd edition (2015). Quinn, P.J. et al., Publishers: Wiley Blackwell

Clinical Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd edition (2013). BK Markey FC Leonard, M Archambault, A Cullinane and D Maguire. Publisher: Mosby – Elsevier

Fenner’s Veterinary Virology (2017). Maclachlan and Dubovi. 5th edition. Publishers Academic Press.

Parasitology

Parasitology in Veterinary Medicine (2016) Peter Deplazes, Johannes Eckert, Alexander Mathis, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna and Horst Zahner Publisher: Wageningen Academic Publishers ISBN: 978-90-8686-274-0 650 pages

Veterinary Parasitology (2015, 4th edition) [Available as electronic resource on UCD library website] Mike Taylor, Bob Coop and Richard Wall. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 978-0-470-67162-7 1032 pages

Principles of Veterinary Parasitology (2015) Dennis Jacobs, Mark Fox, Lynda Gibbons, Carlos Hermosilla. Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9780470670422

Veterinary Clinical Parasitology (2006, 7th Edition) Zajac, A. & Conboy, G. Publisher: Blackwell Publishing, LTD ISBN: 9780813817347

Veterinary Parasitology reference manual (2001, 5th Edition) Foreyt, W.J. Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated ISBN-13: 9780813824192

Diagnosing Helminthiasis through Coprological Examination (1979) D. Thienpont, F. Rochette, O. F. J. Vanparijs. Publisher: Janssen Research Foundation, Original from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Out of print but available in Veterinary School library

Pathology

Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease. J.F. Zachary, (6th Edit..- older editions also available) 2017, Elsevier ISBN-10: 978-0-323-35775-3. Shelved at 636.089607 in Veterinary School library

Mechanisms of Disease: a textbook of comparative general pathology. David O. Slauson, Barry J. Cooper (3rd Edit.-
older editions also available) 2001, Mosby ISBN: 0323002285. Shelved at 636.089607 in Veterinary School library
Name Role
Richard Blundell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Eileen Devaney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Rachael Surname: Tarlinton Tarlinton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer