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| VETE0434-1 | Internal medicine of pet animals
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| Duration : | 54h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Frédéric Billen, Cécile Clercx, Dominique Peeters |
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| Coordinator : | Cécile Clercx |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long |
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Course contents :
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| Internal medicine diseases of dogs and cats are teached organ by organ, most theoretical notions are illustrated by work up of clinical cases, using the problem based oriented approach. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Clinical medical pathology concerns the science of internal/metabolic disorders. Those disorders existing in dogs and cats a are studied. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Knowledge previously teached in general pathology, pathophysiology, anatomy, physiology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology and vaccinology is needed. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The theoretical course given in the amphitheater is complemented by seminars and clinics |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures are being given in theatres.
Partcipation to the clinics is required. Specific TP's are organized. (cf VETE0450-1- |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Writen notes and/or power point presentations are available on myulg.
References
- Veterinary Internal Medicine, 5th Ed, S.J. Ettinger.
- Small Animal Internal Medicine, 3d Ed, R.W. Nelson & C.G. Couto.
- Others references could be proposed along chapters. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written evaluation in first and second session |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Knowledge delivered during clinics and during TP's are indissociable and must be considered as included in the teaching. |
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Contacts :
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| C. Clercx (coordinatrice)
Tél. : 04/366.42.00 |
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