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On successful completion of this module the student should
1. Understand the basic principles of small and large animal anaesthesia and analgesia;
2. Have knowledge of the basic drugs and equipment required for safe maintenance and monitoring of general anaesthesia and be aware of limitations of such drugs and equipment; and
3. Be aware of the risks associated with veterinary anaesthesia.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Practical | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 68 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Groups will present a case study for Practical 6. Groups and cases will be assigned on April 4th. | Week 10 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Continuous Assessment: Quiz questions available on Brightspace, and MUST be completed BEFORE attending practical. 1.5 marks are given for completing each quiz and 1.5 marks for participating in the associated practical. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Examination: Mid-semester examination encompassing lectures 1 to 20. The questions will include MCQ, short answer, calculations, match answers to stems, etc. | Week 7 | Yes | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Examination: Written exam with short answer and MCQ questions, worth 50% of the whole module. Exam will be done during the exam period at the end of the trimester. Exam will be will be done on paper, invigilated. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 50 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided during lecture after the assessment regarding areas for improvement.
Name | Role |
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Ms Pamela Gillick | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Aisling Judge | Tutor |
Ms Bairbre O'Malley | Tutor |
Ms Fionnuala Quinn | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23, 24, 31 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25, 29, 32 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Mon 11:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31 | Thurs 09:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25 | Thurs 09:00 - 10:50 |
External & School Exams | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 26 | Thurs 09:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 32 | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23, 24, 25, 30 | Thurs 11:00 - 12:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29, 31 | Thurs 11:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 12:50 |