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VETS6311: Equine Practice B

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camden, Sydney

Overview

Equine Practice A and B will assist students in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to equids required of a 'day-one' graduate in rural mixed practice. These units of study will provide the foundations for equine and mixed practice clinical placements in DVM Year 4. Equine Practice B will build on the content of DVM Years 1 and 2, VETS6302 Clinical Foundations, and VETS6305 Equine Practice A, and will expose students to a wide range of aspects of equine practice using a case-based pedagogic approach.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points	3
Prerequisites ?	VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6305
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tony Mogg, tony.mogg@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Greg Hogan, greg.hogan@sydney.edu.au
	Keith Tribe, keith.tribe@sydney.edu.au
	Albert Tsang, albert.tsang@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sara Biasutti, sara.biasutti@sydney.edu.au
	Eduardo Uquillas, eduardo.uquillas@sydney.edu.au
	Elizabeth Tee, elizabeth.tee@sydney.edu.au
	Jan Slapeta, jan.slapeta@sydney.edu.au
	Tony Mogg, tony.mogg@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Christina Baxter, christina.baxter@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final Written Examination Closed book case-based short answer written examination***.	60%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Active participation in all RLAs 100% participation with Required Learning Activities (RLAs).	0%	Ongoing	See Canvas
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Intra-Semester Practical Examination Assessment of horse handling, equine clinical skills and clinical anatomy.	0%	Week 04	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Intra-Semester Written Examination Closed book case-based short answer written examination***.	40%	Week 07 Due date: 19 Sep 2022 at 09:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

*** Students must achieve a pass (i.e. 50% or greater mark) in the combined marks from the Intra-Semester Written Examination and the Final Written Examination to pass this unit of study.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

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.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Equine Neurologic Examination 1	Practical (2 hr)
Week 03	Equine Ophthalmology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Ophthalmology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Clinical Parasitology 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Clinical Parasitology 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Ophthalmic & Oral Examinations 1	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	Equine Neurologic Disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Horse Handling 7	Practical (1.5 hr)
	Equine Physical Examination 4	Practical (1.5 hr)
Week 05	Equine Gastrointestinal Examination	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Castration	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Field Anaesthesia	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Clinical Anatomy Practical Class 4	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 06	Equine Endocrine Disease	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Liver and Urinary Tract Diseases	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Gastrointestinal Disease 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Gastrointestinal Disease 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Gastrointestinal Disease 4	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Gastrointestinal Disease 3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Equine Gastrointestinal Disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Equine Dysphagia and Weight Loss	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Infertility in the Mare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Gestational Diseases of the Mare	Lecture (1 hr)
	Equine Reproductive Examination 1	Practical (1.5 hr)
	Equine Reproductive Examination 2	Practical (2 hr)
Week 11	Foal Medicine 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Foal Medicine 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Foal Medicine 3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Foal Medicine 4	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Foal Medicine 5	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Periparturient Diseases of the Mare	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Equine Dermatology	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

All VETS6311 practical classes and tutorials are "required learning activities (RLAs)" as defined by the DVM Attendance Provisions 2018 - hence attendance at all practical classes and tutorials is compulsory and failure to attend all of these classes may result in an "Absent Fail" grade for VETS6311. A copy of the DVM Attendance Provisions 2018 is available on the Canvas site for this unit.

*** Students must achieve a pass (i.e. 50% or greater mark) in the combined marks from the Intra-Semester Written Examination and the Final Written Examination; as well as a pass grade in the Intra-Semester Practical Examination to pass this unit of study.

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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. apply a detailed knowledge of the clinical anatomy of the horse
LO2. apply effective problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage common medical, reproductive and surgical conditions of horses
LO3. apply the principles of therapeutics as they pertain to equine practice; including the rational use of anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, sedative, anaesthetic and analgesic drugs; and fluid therapy
LO4. develop preventive medicine regimens to protect individuals and herds of horses in common management scenarios
LO5. demonstrate a professional approach to ethical, legal, social and welfare issues relating to equine practice, including biosecurity and euthanasia
LO6. apply a detailed knowledge of, and perform basic clinical skills relevant to equine practice.

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

Responding to student feedback

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

The equine neurology component has been revised since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Students must achieve a pass (i.e. 50% or greater mark) in the combined marks from the Intra-Semester Written Examination and the Final Written Examination to pass this unit of study.

Work, health and safety

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

We are governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and Codes of Practice. Penalties for non-compliance have increased. Everyone has a responsibility for health and safety at work. The University’s Work Health and Safety policy explains the responsibilities and expectations of workers and others, and the procedures for managing WHS risks associated with University activities.

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Unit details and rules

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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