General aspects of animal health (B-ODISEE-OWA01W)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
4 ECTSDutch30 Second termSecond term
Depauw Sarah (coordinator) |  Depauw Sarah |  Verbist Leen
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

The learning outcomes of this course can be consulted here.

The student masters the knowledgde and skills on secondary education level.

Activities

4 ects. General aspects of animal health (B-ODISEE-OWA02c)

4 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture-practical30 Second termSecond term
Depauw Sarah |  Verbist Leen
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

General impression, medical history, and symptoms

Physical examination and additional examination

Basic knowledge about infectious diseases and the immune system

A selection of non-infectious diseases

Anatomy of the skeleton in different animal species

Anatomy: localization of organs, anatomy of the heart and brain, reflex arc and major blood vessels in different animal species

The required study material for this course is available here.

Basic Aspects of Animal Diseases" consists of a combination of theoretical lessons and practical sessions. Anatomy is fully taught through the practical sessions. For both the theoretical lessons and the practical sessions, a course is available. The handouts of the PowerPoint presentations used during the theoretical lessons will be made available on Ultra.

Distance learning (HAO): guided self-study. Students who follow the course via HAO do not attend theoretical lessons but study the material independently and through contacts with fellow students at a distance. During the "monitoraten", you have the opportunity to ask questions about the theory to be acquired. The anatomy practical sessions are not mandatory for HAO students, but they are highly recommended

 

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-O72644)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

Students will be evaluated through a digital closed book exam that will take place on campus. A guessing penalty is applied in the case of multiple choice questions.

For distance learning students, the written exams are normally planned on weekday evenings.

The exam has the same modalities in the second examination period as in the first examination period.