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VET20030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Head & Nervous System of Domestic Animals (VET20030)

Subject:
Veterinary Medicine
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Veterinary Medicine
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr David Kilroy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this core module the anatomy and physiology of structures of the head will be studied with an emphasis on comparative anatomy (dog/horse/ruminant). The embryological development and histological arrangement of structures of the head, face and neck will also be examined. Clinical and radiological aspects of the region will be underlined. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the functioning of the central nervous system and the organs of special sense in order to aid the student in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the overall topographical, comparative and integrated structure and function of the head, neck and nervous system in domestic animal species.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of:
a) the structure and function of the organs of special sense in the domestic species.
b) the embryological development of the structures of the head, face and neck.
c) the histology of the structures of the head and nervous system.
Describe the basis of cell excitability in nerve and muscle cells.
Recognise the divisions of the nervous system and correlate these with different steps in reflex function.
Demonstrate basic competency in applying knowledge and skills to clinical scenarios and veterinary clinical case material.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Practical

26
Specified Learning Activities

23
Autonomous Student Learning

48
Total

117

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be delivered by lectures, dissection-based practicals (anatomy) and online learning (histology)

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

VET10100 (Intro to the Practical Apps of Veterinary Anatomy)
VET10160 (Cell Biology & Homeostasis)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET10100 - Intro to Prac Apps of Vet Anat, VET10160 - Cell Biology & Homeostasis

Incompatibles:
VET30360 - Neurobiology & head structure


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Online): An online MCQ which covers the material taught in the first five weeks of the trimester. End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

30

 No
Exam (In-person): A short answer paper dealing with the main concepts taught in the module. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

70

 No

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Prof. Emeritus Alan Baird Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Judith Evers Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nicola Fletcher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Arun Kumar Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Emma O'Neill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Deirdre Campion Tutor
Dr Laura Gorman Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor
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