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On successful completion of this module the student should
1. Understand the basic principles of small and large animal anaesthesia and analgesia;
2. Have knowledge of the basic drugs and equipment required for safe maintenance and monitoring of general anaesthesia and be aware of limitations of such drugs and equipment; and
3. Be aware of the risks associated with veterinary anaesthesia.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Tutorial | 2 |
Practical | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Written exam with short answer and MCQ questions, worth 50% of the whole module. Exam will be done in the last week of trimester, before the exam period, in person, on paper, invigilated. | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: A few written short-answer questions based on material to be covered in practical classes. These questions will be available on Brightspace, and completed BEFORE attending the practical. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online Brightspace exam (quiz), open book. Written short answer questions/calculations based on material covered prior to the exam date. One hour exam. | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided during lecture after the assessment regarding areas for improvement.
Name | Role |
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Ms Pamela Gillick | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Bairbre O'Malley | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |