Postgraduate Course: Gastroenterology (VESC11105)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course will provide an introduction and clinical overview of chronic gastrointestinal conditions in small animals, including diagnostic workup, an introduction to diagnostic imaging and endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract, and an introduction to evidence-based management of such conditions, for example dietary and medical treatments. |
| Course description |
This five-week course will give a broad introduction to small animal gastroenterology and applications. This will include definitions and an overview of the pathogenesis mechanisms to chronic enteropathy in small animals, and highlight species differences from a clinical perspective. Diagnostic tests, what to expect and how to put these into practice will provide a practical guide to the workup of small animal cases with chronic gastrointestinal problems. This will extend to diagnostic imaging procedures with a focus on the gastrointestinal tract, including ultrasound and endoscopic procedures. Dietary management of chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats will be outlined, and the course will explore and discuss the pros and cons of treatment strategies beyond dietary management.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2024 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
This course will be assessed by the following methods.
Summative assessment
Short answer questions 40%
Case study 60%
Formative assessment
Weekly discussion topics, sample questions and activities
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| Feedback |
All assignments will be marked and feedback provided within a period of 15 working days following submission (excluding holidays periods whereby the University of closed, e.g. over the Christmas period).
Opportunities for informal feedback arise within the course discussion boards and live sessions as well as through email discussions. Formal feedback and feedforward will be provided on coursework assignments and on formative activities.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills and thinking about the pathogenesis and definitions of chronic enteropathy in small animals
- Create a problem-based diagnostic plan that suits different clinical situations
- Interpret test results and redefine diagnostics while formulating an appropriate treatment plan
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Reading List
| The course reading list will be provided via the University¿s Resource List service and a link will be provided on the Learn course. A maximum of three essential reading items will be given each week with further reading as required. Additional resources will be provided, making full use of university electronic library, Learn, Media Hopper and other online resources. Other support material will be available through external open-access websites. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Graduate attributes and skills will include:
A. Research and Enquiry
- be able to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- be able to critically assess existing understanding and the limitations of their own knowledge and recognise the need to regularly challenge all knowledge
- search for, evaluate and use information to develop their knowledge and understanding
B. Personal and Intellectual Autonomy
- be able to make decisions on the basis of rigorous and independent thought, taking into account ethical and professional issues
- be able to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
C. Communication
- further their own learning through effective use of the full range of communication approaches
- seek and value open feedback to inform genuine self-awareness
- use effective communication to articulate their skills as identified through self-reflection
D. Personal Effectiveness
- be able to flexibly transfer their knowledge, learning, skills and abilities from one context to another
- be able to work effectively with others, capitalising on their different thinking, experience and skills
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| Keywords | gastroenterology,inflammatory bowel disease,chronic enteropathy,diagnostics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Silke Salavati
Tel: (0131 6)50 7886
Email: Silke.Salavati@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Linda Pollock
Tel: (0131) 650 6149
Email: Linda.Pollock@ed.ac.uk |
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