VET30600

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Explain morphological changes, biochemical and haematological disturbances in animals affected with urinary tract disease and reproductive disease and discuss the aetiology and pathogenesis of these
- Describe the diagnostic techniques used
- Analyse case-based scenarios and apply theoretically preventive measures indicated in urinary and reproductive tract disease;
- Plan the clinical and surgical management of urinary and reproductive tract disease cases and propose the appropriate pharmaceutical agents and therapies indicated for such diseases.
- Identify and explain what processes and interventions are involved in the parturition, breeding and post conception stages, including associated abnormalities.
- Work as part of a team to research a clinical cases and to communicate findings
- Develop effective and efficient strategies to manage and treat clinical cases from both reproductive and urinary tract.
- Evaluate the impact of clinical treatment plans on the future reproductive performance of an animals
- Demonstrate clear and articulate verbal communication to present clinical case findings
- Perform a clinical reproductive as well as a urological examination

Indicative Module Content:

The course covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, pathogensesis, pathology and disturbances of function associated with diseases of the urinary and reproductive diseases. The course also deals with clinical pathology of urinary and reproductive tract disturbances as well as urinalysis. In addition, diagnosis, treatment and management of urinary and reproductive tract disease in domestic animals is outlined as is the pharmokenetics of drugs used in their treatment. Practical content will be delivered in small group teaching both in UCD Belfield and in UCD Lyons farm.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, case based learning exercises, hands-on practicals in UCD and on the UCD Lyons farm. Supplementary module learning materials and learning activities will be available on BrightSpace. Students will work in groups to research clinical cases. Finally, students will conduct group work including peer assessments to help further develop their clinical and professional skills.

Not applicable to this module.

Pre-requisite:
VET30390 - Reproductive biology, VET30560 - Veterinary Pathobiology I, VET30570 - Veterinary Pathobiology II

Co-requisite:
VET30610 - Vet Clinical Repro& Urology I


 

Assessment Strategy  

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

At the end of the CBL learning exercises there will be wrap up sessions for the entire class where answers will be presented and feedback will be given.