Undergraduate Course: The Animal Body (2) (BVMS08053)

Course Outline
School	Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	40	ECTS Credits	20
Summary	The Pathobiology of the animal body course deals with the scientific principles and basic mechanisms of the molecular, cellular and tissue changes in disease including cellular pathology, inflammation and host immune mechanisms. Bacterial, viral, parasitic and mycotic diseases are introduced beginning with the general features of the biology of infectious agents followed by more detailed coverage of the mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity and control of specific diseases of domesticated animals. The course includes laboratory methods for diagnosis of diseases and practical instruction is given in appropriate laboratory techniques. These topics should provide the student with an understanding of the pathogenesis and control of infection and will lay the foundation for consideration of infectious diseases and immunity in subsequent courses in later years.
Course description	1 To understand the mechanisms of pathogenesis including the processes involved during transmission, establishment, progression, resolution and control of infection. 2 To study the principles and structure of the host immune system, and learn how it functions in disease and with vaccination. 3 To comprehend the roles of microbial (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and host factors involved in the interaction between animals and specific pathogens, associated pathological and clinical sequelae and including the anatomy and histopathology of lesions. 4 To safely handle and manipulate materials containing pathogens for the isolation and identification of agents of infectious disease. 5 To understand the basis for diagnosis and identification of specific infectious diseases. 6 To appreciate the risks of specific pathogens to animals, animal handlers (including veterinarians) and the general public.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Students must be enrolled on a BVMS Veterinary Medicine degree programme in order to take this course.
Additional Costs	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 95, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 104, Summative Assessment Hours 7, Revision Session Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 175 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 20 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Exam - 80% - May comprising of: Short answer and Data Analysis Paper- 1hr 45 mins - 45% Online spot MCQ - 1hr 30 mins - 35% In course - 20% comprising of: Essay - 10% Presentation - 5% ICA MCQs - 5%
Feedback	Paper copy of feedback to be provided for in course assessments.
Exam Information
Exam Diet	Paper Name		Minutes
Outwith Standard Exam Diets May	Short Answer and Data Analysis Paper		105
Outwith Standard Exam Diets May	MCQ paper (online spot)		90
Resit Exam Diet (August)	Short question paper		105
Resit Exam Diet (August)	MCQ paper (online spot)		90

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Define and use specialist terminology applied to infectious diseases in clinical and scientific contexts. Describe the key characteristics and mechanisms of pathological processes and understand how these lead to the development of clinical disease. Describe the cellular and molecular pathogenic processes of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases in animals and those transmitted to humans (zoonoses). Relate pathogen, host and environmental factors to the transmission, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention strategies to infection. In relation to infectious diseases, interpret and analyse data effectively to draw meaningful conclusions and make evidence-based decisions.