VET10110 Veterinary Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is part of the core course in veterinary medicine. Over the course of this module the veterinary student will gain an in-depth knowledge of the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Where appropriate, specific reference will be made to clinical conditions of veterinary importance. This module underpins the clinical veterinary course in respiratory and cardiovascular medicine.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should be able to:
-Describe the physiological features of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
-Relate histological structure to function in these systems;
-Explain the role of these systems in homeostasis;
-Demonstrate basic competency in applying knowledge and skills to clinical scenarios and veterinary clinical case material.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

23
Practical

7
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

55
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
On-line and in-person lectures and practicals, web-based information and case-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

A strong foundation in science (at least two laboratory subjects) at Leaving Certificate or GCSE is advisable for this module. A fundamental knowledge of the biology of the body is an advantage.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET10100 - Intro to Prac Apps of Vet Anat, VET10150 - Basic structure & function, VET10160 - Cell Biology & Homeostasis

Incompatibles:
MDSA10080 - Cardiac Biology, MDSA10100 - Respiratory Biology, MDSA20180 - Cardiac Biology, MDSA20200 - Respiratory Biology, PHYS20020 - Neurophysiology

Additional Information:
These three modules are required as co-requisites, as VET10110 requires an understanding of the anatomy of the structures concerned (VET10100), homeostasis (VET10160) and basic structure and function (VET10150).

Equivalents:
Cardiovas & Respiratory Syst (VPB10030)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Final exam 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Other Yes

60
Continuous Assessment: Online assessments Varies over the Trimester n/a Other No

30
Assignment: PhysioEx CAL assignment x 3 Varies over the Trimester n/a Other No

10

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Dr Nicola Fletcher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Deirdre Campion Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor