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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and  demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. It is supported by a specification for each course that contributes to the programme.
Bachelor  in general veterinary medicine and surgery 1. Programme Tittle
University of Baghdad / College  of Veterinary Medicine 2. University/ Department
VET 3. Programme Code
Bachelor  in general veterinary medicine and surgery 4. Title of Final Award
Two semester  / yearly 5. Modes of Attendance offered
Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research 6.  Programme Accredited
208 7. Credits
2019/10/8 -2020/1/20 8. Date of production/revision of this specification
9. Aims of the Program.
1- The program established a set of academic standards that veterinary students should fulfill before their graduation. The aim of these standards is to ensure the acquirement of the minimum required professional skills by the students before their graduation.
2-The programme provides, in the early years, a broad-based knowledge and understanding of the range of Biomedical subjects.
3-The wide range of courses offered in the study years allows students to specialize in particular areas within a discipline or cover a broad curriculum.-
4- Most importantly courses are designed specifically around the research interests of the academic staff there by introducing some of the major biomedical and veterinary issues and controversies of the day.
10. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.   Knowledge and Understanding

A1.Knowlege of basic concepts in animal health and  nutritional status of an    animal and be able to advice on appropriate husbandry and feeding.

A2. Knowledge of basic concepts in animal production

A3. Knowledge of basic concepts in animal handling and restrain animals safely     and humanely whilst ensuring

personal safety and that of others in the vicinity.

A4.Knowlege and familiarity with diseases  diagnosis and treatment

A5.Knowlege  and Familiarity with the practice of surgical and obstetric

A6. Familiarity with some moral values​​, social and religious

B. Subject-specific skills

B1. Communicate effectively with the public, professional colleagues and appropriate authorities.

B2. Work in a professional manner with regard to the veterinarian’s professional and legal responsibilities and understand and apply the ethical codes.

B3. Respond appropriately to the influence of economic and emotional

pressures

B4. Provide emergency care to all species of animals.

 

 

   Teaching and Learning Methods
1-Establishment of a clear mission for each of the related clinical subjects.

2-Description of detailed course specification of each of the related clinical subjects with clear course contents, intended learning outcomes, methods of assessment, grading system and sources of teaching.

3-Description of recent methods teaching and student learning.

4-Description of methods of students’ assessments in relation to the described intended learning outcomes.

 

   Assessment methods
Examinations :-

Time Schedule

Grading system

Self-learning assignment

Evaluation of small group learning

 

 C. Thinking Skills

C1. Thinking and problem-solving method of use

C2.The ability to achieve commitment and responsibility and leadership towards excellence and creativity in the field of profession

C3.the ability to perceive relationships and link them in different positions

 

      Teaching and Learning Methods

 

 

1- Lectures

2-Practical sections

3-Field conveys

4-Samanarat

5-Discussion groups

6- Teamwork

 

 

Assessment methods :
1.Description of recent methods teaching and student learning.

2.Description of methods of students’ assessments in relation to the described intended learning outcomes Short tests

3.Questions of dialogue and discussions within lectures

4.Assigning student research work related to the decision.

5.Try to know the student’s mistakes and corrected him

 

 

  D. General and Transferable Skills (other skills relevant to employability and  personal development)

D1. Acquire the skills to use laboratory equipment and pathological analyzes, Collect, preserve and transport samples; perform standard practice laboratory techniques; interpret laboratory results (and results of other ancillary diagnostic aids) and integrate with clinical information.

D2. Work effectively as a member of a multi disciplinary team in the delivery of services to clients and employers.

D3. The acquisition of skills in project management

D4. Demonstrate a practical ability to apply knowledge of disease processes within a clinical environment.

      Teaching and Learning Methods
1.From an early stage, the concurrent demands of different components of the programme encourage the development of effective planning.

2.Assigning student research work related to the decision.

3.Try to know the student’s mistakes and corrected him

4.Through engaging with the programme of work within the degree programme

 

 

      Assessment Methods
 

Recognize their own limitations; recognize when to seek assistance and understand the protocols for dealing with second opinions.

Produce reports in a form that is satisfactory and understandable to the intended audience.

Examination of their respond appropriately to the influence of economic and emotional

pressures.

12. Awards and Credits 11. Programme Structure
Credit

rating

Course or Module Title Course or

Module

Code

Level/Year
Bachelor Degree

Requires ( 218 ) credits

3

3

4

1

3

2

1

1

 

 

 

3

3

4

1

3

2

1

1

 

 

ANT

ANM

CHM1401

COM

BIO

ENG

ANG

 

 

 

ANM

CHM1401

COM

BIO

ENG

ANG

 

Anatomy1/1

Animal/1 management

Chemistry/1

Computer

Biology/1

Democratic and human

English language

Arabic Language

 

Anatomy1/2

Animal/2 management

Chemistry/2

Computer

Biology/2

Democratic and human

English language

Arabic Language

 

 

First/2semester
3

3

3

4

5

2

1

1

 

 

 

3

3

3

4

5

2

1

1

ANT

HIS

ANN

BCH2402

PHY2502

GEN

ENG

COM

 

 

 

ANT

HIS

ANN

BCH2402

PHY2502

EMB

ST

ENG

COM

Anatomy2/1

Histology/1

Animal nutrition2/1

Biochemistry/1

Physiology/1

Genetics

English Language

Computer

 

 

Anatomy2/2

Histology/2

Animal nutrition2/2

Biochemistry/2

Physiology/2

Embryology

Statics

English Language

Computer

 

Second /2semester
4

4.5

4

4

3

2

1

 

4

4

4

4

3

1

1

 

MIC

PAT

PAR

PHR3402

IMN

TOX3201

ENG

 

MIC

PAT

PAR

PHR3402

IMN

CLN

ENG

Microbiology/1

Pathology/1

Parasitology/1

Pharmacology/1

Immunology

Toxicology

English Language

 

Microbiology/1

Pathology/1

Parasitology/1

Pharmacology/1

Virology

Clinic

English Language

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third/2semester
3

3

2

3

3

3

3

2

2

1

 

 

3

3

2

3

3

3

2

2

2

1

 

 

 

SUR

POU

CLP

THE

MED

INF

MLH

CLN

PAT

ENG

 

 

SUR

POU

CLP

THE

MED

INF

ZON

CLN

PAT

ENG

Surgery/1

Poultry diseases/1

Clinical pathology/1

Theriogenology

Medicine

Infectious diseases &epidemiology

Milk Health

Clinic

Pathology anatomy/1

English language

 

Surgery/2

Poultry diseases/2

Clinical pathology/2

Theriogenology

Medicine

Infectious diseases &epidemiology

Zoonatic diseases

Clinic

Pathology anatomy/1

English language

 

 

Fourth/2semester
7

3

3

3

2

3

1

 

 

6

2

2

1

3

1

2

3

1

 

CLN

VPH

MED

FDS

OBS

SUR

RES

 

 

CLN

RT

VPH

VPB

MED

FM

OBS

SUR

RES

 

Clinic

Veterinary public health

Medicine

Fish diseases

Obstetric

Surgery

Research project

 

Clinic

Reproduction technologies

Veterinary public health

Veterinary professional behavior

Medicine

Forensic medicine

Obstetric

Surgery

Research project

 

Fifth/2semester
13. Personal Development Planning
 

Prepare a generation able to follow each new.

Conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to the veterinarian’s professional and legal responsibilities and understand and apply the ethical codes.

Foster and maintain a good professional relationship with clients and colleagues, developing mutual trust and respecting their professional views and confidentiality.

Personal development arises as a consequence of interactions with other students, staff and the students’ academic advisors.

The ability to work in large or small groups and the collaborative skills required when working with unfamiliar colleagues is a feature of group work in some of the larger courses in earlier years.

 

 

14. Admission criteria .
 

According to central acceptance from Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

 

 

 

15. Key sources of information about the programme
1- Establishment of a clear mission and vision for the faculty to ensure the main

objectives of the intended development programs

2-Description of detailed course specification of each of the related clinical subjects with clear course contents, intended learning outcomes, methods of assessment, grading system and sources of teaching.

3- Reference to the instructions regarding the University of Baghdad vocabulary curriculum and instruction exams