Outline

Overview

A fundamental understanding of disease and dysfunction is critical to the application of principles of preventative and therapeutic intervention in the veterinary clinical setting. This unit of study will provide a thorough grounding in knowledge and skills for a wide range of veterinary disciplines including veterinary pathology, veterinary clinical pathology, immunology, veterinary microbiology, veterinary parasitology, animal behaviour, veterinary pharmacology and veterinary diagnostic imaging. An integrated multi-disciplinary approach will be used to highlight the underlying pathophysiology and aetiopathogenesis of clinical and subclinical disease within the setting of several major body systems. This unit will emphasise a pathobiological approach to the investigative process providing a logical framework for diagnostics to facilitate students' understanding of disease and disease investigation. This unit of study will utilise scenarios from companion animals, production animals and wildlife to contextualise problems of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, reproduction system, as well as behavioural problems and the investigation of sudden (unexpected) death. The unit provides the foundation for integrated parasite/pest management (IPM) strategies. In addition, vector-, water- and food- borne diseases and transboundary diseases will be included enabling students to understand their relevance to the human-animal bond, public health, trade and biosecurity. Reinforcement of the development and maintenance of normal structure and function will be employed to highlight abnormalities associated with specific clinical presentations and disease entities. The unit of study is underpinned by the knowledge and understanding of animal disease and the investigative approach achieved in Principles of Animal Disease A in DVM 2 semester 1, and integrates with the concepts and skills taught within VETS6207 (Research and Enquiry 2B) and VETS6206 (Professional skills 2B) to prepare students for the clinical units of study in DVM 3.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Luisa Monteiro de Miranda, luisa.miranda@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Theory paper 1- short answer Short answer and extended questions	35%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised exam ?	Theory paper 2-no turn back Extended answer / Essay	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	Case-based examination MCQ, short and extended answer questions	10%	Week 03 Due date: 12 Aug 2024 at 09:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	Practical examination Case based short answer questions; essay questions	20%	Week 10 Due date: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Final exam: If a second replacement exam is required, this exam may be delivered via an alternative assessment method, such as a viva voce (oral exam). The alternative assessment will meet the same learning outcomes as the original exam. The format of the alternative assessment will be determined by the unit coordinator.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late submission In accordance with the University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: 1) Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. 2) After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

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Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to module	Lecture (1 hr)
	Revisiting anaemia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Ticks, tick worry and tick fever	Lecture (1 hr)
	Parasitology I (B) Ticks, tick worry & tick fever	Practical (2 hr)
	Clinical Pathology Tutorial 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Theileria	Lecture (1 hr)
	Bacterial causes of anaemia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common pathogens causing bacteraemia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial causes of systemic infection	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Ascites pathogenesis- case based	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Coagulopathies	Lecture (1 hr)
	Haematopoetic neoplasia	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Host defences of respiratory tract and sample collection methods	Lecture (1 hr)
	HPE and microbial pathgens of the respitarory tract	Lecture (1 hr)
	Revision of nematodes in small animals and heartworm testing	Lecture (1 hr)
	Parasitology II (B) Lungworms and heartworms	Practical (2 hr)
	Clinical Pathology tutorial 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Imaging of cardiorespiratory system I	Lecture (1 hr)
	Imaging of cardiorespiratory system II	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial pathogens of the respiratory tract: Viruses	Lecture (1 hr)
	Parasitology III Canine heartworm: here, there and nowhere (Part 1)	Practical (2 hr)
	Respiratory pathology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Respiratory pathology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology of the Respiratory tract	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Repiratory pathology 3	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial pathogens of the respiratory tract: Bacteria I	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial pathogens of the respiratory tract: Bacteria II	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial pathogens of the RT – Case studies 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Respiratory pathology	Practical (2 hr)
	Pharmacology - principles in CV disease 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology - principles in CV disease 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular pathogens	Lecture (1 hr)
	Common microbial pathogens of the RT – Case studies 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pharmacology of drugs affecting the respiratory tract	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Imaging of cardiorespiratory system III	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular pathology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular pathology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Congenital abnormalities of the cardiorespiratory system	Lecture (1 hr)
	Congenital abnormalities of the cardiorespiratory system	Practical (2 hr)
	Pharmacology of drugs affecting cardiovascular system	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Cardiovascular disease- heart failure 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular disease- heart failure 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular pathology 3	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cardiovascular pathology	Practical (2 hr)
	Parasitology III Canine heartworm: here, there and nowhere (Part 2)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Online MCQ Canvas quiz – Cardio-respiratory module	Independent study (4 hr)
Week 07	Introduction to module	Lecture (1 hr)
	Reproductive failure: Review of Physiology/diagnostic approach to non-infectious causes 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Clinical approach to small animal reproduction	Lecture (1 hr)
	Normal and abnormal discharges	Lecture (1 hr)
	Reproductive failure: Review of Physiology/diagnostic approach to non-infectious causes 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Vertical and horizontal disease transmission	Lecture (1 hr)
	Reproductive failure	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathogens involved in reproductive failure and disease L1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathogens involved in reproductive failure and disease L2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Reproductive failure - infectious causes	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Parasitology IV Reproductive failure	Practical (2 hr)
	Pharmacology of the reproductive tract I	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology of the reproductive tract II	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathogens involved in reproductive failure and disease L3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Pathology of the female reproductive tract	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology of the male reproductive tract	Lecture (1 hr)
	Histopathology of the reproductive tract	Practical (2 hr)
	Reproductive failure: Common congenital abnormalities and disorders of sexual development	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Mammary gland pathology	Lecture (1 hr)
	Problems of lactation: mastitis trigger	Lecture (1 hr)
	Problems of lactation: Pathogens causing mastitis	Lecture (1 hr)
	Diagnostics approach to lactation problems	Practical (2 hr)
	Pathology of mammary glands	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	Introduction to Module - Disorders of gait/mentation/eye	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology of bones and joints I	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology of bones and joints II	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology I NSAIDs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Parasitology: Brain/muscle cestodes with aberrant migrations 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology of bones and joints III	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology of muscle	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pathology: Bone Joints Muscles	Practical (2 hr)
	Parasitology: Worms of muscle & brain	Practical (2 hr)
	Pharmacology II NSAIDs vs GCS	Lecture (1 hr)
	Key microbial agents I (viral, bacterial, fungal responsible for neurological disease)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neuropathology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neuropathology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Online MCQ Canvas quiz – Reproduction and lactation module	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 10	Key microbial agents 2 (viral, bacterial, fungal responsible for neurological disease)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Key microbial agents 3 (viral, bacterial, fungal responsible for neurological disease)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology neuromuscular junctions	Lecture (1 hr)
	Clin Path: Role of CSF collection in investigation of neurological disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Microbiology: The yin and yang of tetanus vs botulism	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Approach to small animal neurology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Approach to small animal neurology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Tick paralysis	Lecture (1 hr)
	Microbial agents of disease in the musculoskeletal system (incl. joint fluid analysis)	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Diagnostic imaging bones, joints L1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Diagnostic imaging bones, joints L2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology of LAs and GAs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neuropathology 3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Parasitology: Tick paralysis and management ascarides	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Pharmacology - lipophilic anti-infectives	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology - lipophilic antiinfectives 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Embryological development of brain, notochord and its significance	Lecture (1 hr)
	Parasitology VII (B) Brain storming formulation control measures	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Neuropathology	Practical (2 hr)
	Diagnostic imaging brain and spinal cord	Lecture (1 hr)
	Diagnostic imaging brain and spinal cord 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Pharmacology of Sedatives	Lecture (1 hr)
	Disease of the Brain, Spinal Cord and the Neuromuscular System 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Disease of the Brain, Spinal Cord and the Neuromuscular System 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Congenital abnormalities of brain and spinal cord	Practical (2 hr)
	Ophthalmology	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology for the eye	Lecture (1 hr)
	Microbial agents causing eye diseases	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Ocular Pathology tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Brain and behaviour	Lecture (1 hr)
	The basics of behavioural medicine	Lecture (1 hr)
	The evolutionary basis of behaviour. What is normal behaviour?	Lecture (1 hr)
	Recognising signs of fear: safe and low stress handling	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pain behaviour and welfare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Animal behaviour case studies	Lecture (1 hr)
	Animal behaviour case studies	Lecture (1 hr)
	Abnormal behaviour in farm animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assessing animal welfare through a Behavioural lens	Lecture (1 hr)
	Unwelcome behaviour in companion animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Unwelcome behaviour in performance animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Unwelcome behaviour in other animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Behaviour of exotic pets & caged birds I	Lecture (1 hr)
	Behaviour of exotic pets & caged birds II	Lecture (1 hr)
	The blend of ethology and learning theory	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pharmacology psychotropic agents	Lecture (1 hr)
	Animal behaviour case studies	Lecture (1 hr)
	Animal behaviour case studies	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 14 (STUVAC)	Sudden death in small animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Key toxins causing sudden death in small animals	Lecture (1 hr)
	Investigations into sudden death in small animals	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Diagnostic approach to sudden death in livestock and horses	Lecture (1 hr)
	Key microbial causes of sudden death - anthrax	Lecture (1 hr)
	Key plant toxins of livestock eg clover	Lecture (1 hr)
	Series of 4 cases on various causes of sudden death in livestock	Practical (2 hr)
	Online MCQ Canvas quiz – Disorders of gait, neuro and eye module	Independent study (4 hr)
	Online MCQ Canvas quiz – Animal Behaviour module	Independent study (1.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The following activities are described as RLAs in this unit. If you are absent from any class and/or do not complete any of the Online MCQ Canvas quizzes listed below due to ill health or misadventure you must contact the UoS coordinator as soon as possible to discuss an alternative activity to enable you to meet the learning outcomes.

All practical classes and tutorials
Online MCQ Canvas quiz: Cardio-respiratory module. Thursday 17th August 5 pm to Thursday 24th August 11.59 pm. A minimum score of 50% is required as a satisfactory standard
Online MCQ Canvas quiz: Reproduction and lactation module. Thursday 21st September 5 pm - Thursday 28th September 11.59 pm. A minimum score of 50% is required as a satisfactory standard
Online MCQ Canvas quiz: Disorders of gait, neuro and eye module. Thursday 26th October 5pm to Thursday 3rd November 11:59pm. A minimum score of 50% is required as a satisfactory standard
Online MCQ Canvas quiz: Animal Behaviour module. Thursday 3rd November 5 pm - Thursday 10th November 11.59 pm. A minimum score of 50% is required as a satisfactory standard

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Recommended reading list

Beveridge I & Emery D (2015) Australasian Animal Parasites Inside and Out. Australian Society for Parasitology. http://parasite.org.au/publications/australian-animal-parasites-inside-and-out/

Zachary & McGavin (2012) Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease. 5th Ed. Mosby.

References for Clinical Pathology

Some of these references were utilised in the preparation of both the lecture and practical notes. They can be used as an adjunct to the notes. Some references cover all species. The preferred references are in bold.

Archer RK. Jeffcott LB. Comparative Clinical Haematology. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, UK. 1st Edn, 1977. ISBN 0-632-00289-1.

Baker R. Lumsden JH. Eds. Color Atlas of Cytology of the Dog and Cat. Mosby Inc., St Louis, USA. 1st Edn, 2000. ISBN 0-8151-0402-2.

Cowell RL. Tyler RD. Meinkoth JH, DeNicola DB. Eds. Diagnostic Cytology and Haematology of the Dog and Cat. Mosby Elsevier, St Louis, USA. 3rd Edn, 2008. ISBN 978-0-323-03422-7.

Cowell RL. Tyler RD. Eds. Diagnostic Cytology and Haematology of the Horse. Mosby Inc., St Louis, USA. 2nd Edn, 2002. ISBN 0-323-01317-1.

Day MJ. Clinical Immunology of the Dog and Cat. Manson publishing Ltd London UK; 2nd Edn, 2008. ISBN:978-1-84076-098-9.

Davidson M. Else R. Lumsden J. Eds. Manual of Small Animal Clinical Pathology. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Cheltenham, UK. 1998. ISBN 0-905214-41-2.

Eade SC. Bounous DI. Ed. Pratt PW. Laboratory Profiles of Equine Diseases. Mosby Inc., St Louis, USA. 1st Edn, 1997. ISBN 0-8151-1731-0.

Feldman BF. Zinkl JG. Jain NC. Eds. Schalm’s Veterinary Haematology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 5th Edn, 2000. ISBN 0-683-30692-8.

Harvey J. Atlas of Veterinary Haematology. WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia, USA. 1st Edn, 2001. ISBN 0-7216-6334-6.

Hawkey CM. Dennett TB. Color Atlas of Comparative Veterinary Haematology. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA. 1st Edn, 1989. ISBN 0-8183-0449-3.

Jain NC. Schalm’s Veterinary Haematology. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 4th Edn, 1986. ISBN 0-8121-0942-2.

Kaneko JJ. Harvey JW. Bruss ML. Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals. Eds. Academic Press Inc., San Diego, California, USA, 5th Edn, 1997. ISBN 0-12-396305-2.

Latimer KS. Mahaffey EH. Prasse KW. Eds. Duncan & Prasse’s Veterinary Laboratory Medicine – Clinical Pathology. Iowa State University Press, Blackwell Publishing Co., Ames, Iowa, USA. 4th Edn, 2003. ISBN 0-8183-2070-7.

Meyers DJ. Coles EH. Rich LJ. Veterinary Laboratory Medicine. WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 1st Edn, 1992. ISBN 0-7216-2654-8.

Raskin RE. Meyer DJ. Eds. Atlas of Canine and Feline Cytology. WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia, USA. 1st Edn, 2001. ISBN 0-7216-6335-4.

Reagan WG, Rovira ARI. DeNicola DB. Veterinary Haematology – Atlas of common domestic species. Wiley Blackwell, Ames, Iowa. 2nd Edn, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8138-2809-1.

Rebar AH. MacWillliams PS. Feldman BF. Metzger Jr FL. Pollock RVH. Roche J. Ed. Cann CC. A Guide to Haematology in Dogs and Cats. Teton NewMedia, Jackson Wyoming. USA. 1st Edn, 2002.

ISBN 1-893441-48-2.

Sodikoff CH. Laboratory Profiles of Small Animal Diseases. Mosby Inc., St Louis, USA. 3rd Edn, 2001. ISBN 0-323-00956-5.

Thrall MA. Baker DC. DeNicola D. Fettman MJ. Lassen ED. Rebar A. Weiser G. Ed Troy DB. Veterinary Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 1st Edn, 2004. ISBN 0-683-30415-1.

Willard MD. Tvedten H. Turnwald GH. Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods. WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 3rd Edn, 1999. ISBN 0-7216-7160-8.

Further readings may be available within each module and learning activity.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. integrate the knowledge of the normal development of body systems, the microscopic, gross and diagnostic imaging appearance of disease, general pathological processes and likely pathogenesis and apply these concepts to disease investigation
LO2. Apply the concepts of embryology, pathophysiology and the properties of common agents of disease (including parasites, fungi, bacteria, and viruses) affecting the major body systems, into investigative and prognostic frameworks
LO3. Integrate the important features of agents of disease and their pathogenic effects to identify and discuss key diseases and syndromes affecting individuals and populations
LO4. Apply an understanding of host-pathogen-environment interactions, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to important diseases of domesticated animals and wildlife to formulate rational therapeutic, preventative and management strategies
LO5. Integrate an understanding of normal behaviour and biological fitness, abnormal behaviours and compromised welfare, and consider these within a diagnostic and therapeutic approach
LO6. Plan appropriate collection, storage and dispatch of biological specimens to diagnose diseases, including ante-mortem samples taken in the clinic and necropsy samples
LO7. Utilise the principles and concepts in pathobiology, epidemiology, pharmacology, and animal behaviour to direct therapeutic or management interventions for endemic and transboundary diseases, including zoonoses.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 8. Utilise traditional and digital technologies and information sources to inform patient care and manage health data. 9. Adapt and apply knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts, including where information is incomplete.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 8. Utilise traditional and digital technologies and information sources to inform patient care and manage health data. 9. Adapt and apply knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts, including where information is incomplete.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 21. Use One Health principles in veterinary practice, promoting the health and safety of people and sustainability of the environment. 23. Perform antemortem and postmortem inspection of animals and make appropriate decisions to protect the food chain and animal welfare at the point of slaughter. 4. Identify and prioritise problems to develop differential diagnoses and a diagnostic plan, then interpret clinical and diagnostic evidence to establish a diagnosis.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 7. Tailor the diagnostic, treatment, preventive, and control plans when providing veterinary services, considering animal welfare, client expectations and economic contexts. 9. Adapt and apply knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts, including where information is incomplete.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 7. Tailor the diagnostic, treatment, preventive, and control plans when providing veterinary services, considering animal welfare, client expectations and economic contexts.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 15. Perform a systematic, gross postmortem examination, with attention to personal and staff safety, and report findings. 5. Select appropriate diagnostic tests and techniques, including diagnostic imaging. Safely apply diagnostic techniques and safely collect, preserve and transport samples as applicable. Interpret results of diagnostics, accounting for their limitations.
	Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (D1Cs) - 18. Implement and advise stakeholders on practices that promote animal welfare for an animal or group of animals. 19. Recognise suspicious signs of reportable biosecurity risks (endemic, exotic and zoonotic diseases) and take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant authorities. 7. Tailor the diagnostic, treatment, preventive, and control plans when providing veterinary services, considering animal welfare, client expectations and economic contexts. 9. Adapt and apply knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts, including where information is incomplete.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Q-fever vaccination and completion of the Canvas module “Zoonosis Awareness” is compulsory.

All students must abide by the University’s workplace health and safety restrictions during all classes. This will be outlined at the beginning of semester but includes compulsory use of personal protective clothing (lab coat, waterproof shoes that cover the entire foot and gloves/safety glasses if required in certain laboratories). Eating or drinking in any lab is not permitted under any circumstances.

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VETS6208: Principles of Animal Disease B

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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