Clinical Semiology - Companion Animals

Code:

MV316

Acronym:

SMAC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Clinical Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://elearning-up.pt/SEMIO%2016-17/3%20partes.html
Responsible unit:	Veterinary Clinics
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	60	Plan 2007 to 2017	3	-	5,5	80	148,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The "Semiologia Médica de Animais de Companhia" subject is to
 develop in the students, skills to realize clinical history and animal exploration methodologies  to recognize the signs of disease in companion animals.

Animal Welfare  is a high priority within that teachear of this Curriculum Unit. The highest standard of animal care and welfare. Priority objective of teaching and learning in this Curricular Unit is that all students should be able to action and education to protect and improve animal welfare.

Learning outcomes and competences

Acquisition of the ability to obtain and recognize the signs of disease in small animals.
The highest standard of animal care and welfare.

 

More information is available in the e-learning server, University of Porto: http://elearning.up.pt/ppayo/SEMIO 16-17/3 partes.html

Working method

Presencial

Program

- General principles: Global View
- Emergency signs in companion animals.
- General physical examination
- Dermatological examination I
- Dermatological examination II
- Urinary system Examination.
- Neurological examination.
- Locomotor system examination.
- Digestive system examination
- Respiratory system examination
- Cardiovascular system examination
- Electrocardiography.
- Other specials physical examination.

Mandatory literature

Rijnberk A. ed.; Medical history and physical examination in companion animals. ISBN: 0-7923-3038-2

Complementary Bibliography

Taylor Susan M.; Semiotécnica de pequenos animais. ISBN: 978-85-352-3971-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Theoretical Classes (2 hours/week).
- Practical Classes (3 hours/week).
- Cooperative learning model - Team Work (Interdependent Score).
- Metacognition.
- Blended Learning.

Software

CD e DVDs de apoio as aulas prácticas

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Prova oral	70,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Two Independent Parts (Módulo I e Módulo II)
Every student must to deliver ten questions about the subjects of the day practical class.
To get frequency success, the student must to deliver, at minimum, 50 questions to each part.

Calculation formula of final grade

Two Independent Parts (Módulo I e Módulo II)
Each Part (100%): theoretical examination( 30%) and evaluation theoretical-practice (70%).

Students must approve, mandatory, four evaluations.
Success Evaluation must be (9,5/20), minimum

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the Government law.

Observations

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