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Module title: Veterinary Nursing Care of Exotic Species
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: VET09103
Module leader: Jane Stirling
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

Three main areas are studied:
1. Small mammals
2. Avian
3. Reptiles & amphibians

Within each of these groupings students will examine:
1. Anatomy & Physiology
2. Handling & restraint
3. Husbandry
4. Nutrition
5. Anaesthesia
6. Fluid therapy
7. Nursing techniques and nursing of specific conditions
8. Legislation
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of common exotic species
LO2: Provide a rationale for the appropriate handling and husbandry of exotic species in relation to their biological needs, natural environment and relevant legislation.
LO3: Relate common health conditions of exotic species to their physiology and husbandry
LO4: Utilise a problem solving approach to the nursing care of exotic species
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, ONLINE,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jane Stirling
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Lecture 40
Independent Learning Guided independent study 160
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 100 1-4 13 HOURS= 0.12, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, ONLINE,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jane Stirling
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Guided independent study 40
Independent Learning Guided independent study 160
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 100 1,2,3,4 13 HOURS= 0.12, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 3, ONLINE,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jane Stirling
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Lecture 40
Independent Learning Guided independent study 160
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 100 1-4 13 HOURS= 0.12, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
VET09103 Veterinary Nursing Care of Exotic Species
 

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