Duration
10h Th, 9h Pcl Pr.
Number of credits
| Veterinary surgeon | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Toxicology of domestic animals
This unit will begin with an introduction to veterinary toxicology, accompanied by a review of the fundamental principles of toxicology, some of which overlap with pharmacology and physiology. Following this, a range of toxic substances commonly encountered in domestic animals will be studied. While this review will not be exhaustive, it will include examples such as toxic plants, foods dangerous to certain species, household products, environmental pollutants, and more.
The toxic substances covered will be selected for their relevance in illustrating a specific mechanism, because they are a frequent or emerging source of toxic risk, or because they are a current topic of interest.
To bridge theory with practice, clinical cases will be presented from time to time and clinical situations will be solved during the course. Diagnostic tools, differential diagnosis, and treatments will be discussed when they contribute to a deeper understanding of intoxication mechanisms. Certain topics will require consultation of external resources recommended during the course.
Particular emphasis will be placed on techniques for the prevention of intoxications, and the importance of continuing education will be highlighted.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- Apply the fundamental concepts covered in the course, such as the dose-response relationship, toxic thresholds, and the mechanisms of toxin absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion;
- Solve practical intoxication cases using a situational approach;
- Recognise and identify the xenobiotics studied during the course, and critically analyse real cases of intoxication.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic sciences, physiology and notions of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical courses: 10h
Lectures will be delivered in lecture halls, with the possibility that some sessions may be provided in the form of videoconferences, narrated PowerPoint presentations, or videos. This list is non-exhaustive and non-binding; the teaching modalities may be adapted or modified at any time without prior notice, depending on organisational requirements.
Practical paraclinical work - TPPC: 09h
In the framework of this practical work, each student will learn how to search for information in the field of toxicology with a view to creating an information sheet on a toxic chosen by the group, in agreement with the assistant supervising the TPPC.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
Theoretical lessons: mostly face-to-face in amphitheater
Practical paraclinical work: face-to-face except for the first session, which consists of reading and watching short videos, which requires a connection via E-campus at the time of the TPPC - attendance will be checked via the connections "Teams" at the scheduled time.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Course notes available online (ecampus)
Website content and videos will be recommended during the theoretical course, some of which will be included in the exam material.
Various reference works are available from the Faculty Library and/or the Pharmacology-Toxicology Department (on request).
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
For both sessions (January and September): written exam, multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQs).
Marking scheme: MCQ, with each question carrying the same weight (1 point per question). Incorrect answers will result in a deduction of points according to the "for guessing" scheme, with the negative points depending on the number of options, calculated as follows:
negative points = -1 / (number of options - 1)
In the case of an omission, the student will not be penalised: no points will be awarded, but none will be deducted either. The total score cannot fall below 0 (minimum grade). This scheme, validated by the institution, is intended to mitigate the impact of random guessing.
Please note that the multiple-choice questionnaire does not include any implicit answers.
By implicit answer we mean an item where the correct solution would be that all options are correct or all options are false.
ATTENDANCE, LATENESS AND ABSENCES AT TPPC
Attendance
Attendance at TPPC sessions is mandatory, except for repeating students who have already attended these sessions. These students are not required to attend the TPPC, but are free to participate with the clinical group to which they are assigned by the administration. Attendance at sessions is essential for admission to the exams.
Please also note that any student who is not in full possession of their faculties and reflexes (for example, under the influence of alcohol) will be excluded from the TPPC sessions for their own safety and that of others. Behaviour deemed inappropriate (e.g. clear lack of respect or discipline, repeated lateness, etc.), as assessed by the toxicology teaching assistant, may also result in exclusion from the TPPC and will carry the same consequences as an unjustified absence.
Lateness
A delay of more than 15 minutes will be considered an absence.
Unjustified Absence
An unjustified absence will be penalised by a penalty of 1 point on the point credit allocated to the TPPC. Two unjustified absences will lead to exclusion from the exams. No TPPC resits will be organised between the two sessions. A refusal of admission to the first session automatically results in a refusal for the second session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
PRESENCE, DELAYS AND ABSENCE FROM PARACLINICAL PRACTICAL WORK (TPPC)
Attendance at sessions of the TPPC is mandatory and essential to be admitted to the exams. Being more than 15 minutes late will be considered an absence.
It is the students' responsibility to check their timetables, justify their absence(s) as soon as possible, and work with the assistants, subject to validation of the reason for absence, to find solutions (making up for missed sessions, completing a personal assignment, etc.).
Supporting documents related to absences must be sent by email to the department assistant (Maelle.Bonhomme@uliege.be) no later than the first working day following the resumption of activity. After this deadline, the absence will be considered unjustified.
ABSENCE FROM EXAMS
Students who are absent from exams will be marked as:
* A for Absent (absence from the examination without having notified the faculty and/or the assistant, with a
copy to the Professor). Any student who withdraws less than 24 hours before the exam will be considered
absent from that exam;
* P for Withdrawal. The student must enter this letter 'P' online via MyUliege (and not by emailing the teachers
to notify them of their withdrawal from the exam). The student has up to 24 hours before the exam to enter
this letter;
* E for Excused (absence from the exam, justified by a medical certificate or proof of force majeure);
* F for Fraud (in the case of cheating).
Excuses must be sent as soon as possible by the student to both the Student Secretariat AND the department assistant (Maelle.Bonhomme@uliege.be) AND at the teatcher (Dominique.Votion@uliege.be).
EXAM PAPER CONSULTATION
The periods for consulting exam papers and the practical arrangements (online OR in person) will be communicated by the faculty's administrative services and via eCampus. Outside of these periods, no information will be provided. Any request, written or oral, made outside the deadline will not be followed up.
SUPPORT
Students wishing to receive additional support in their learning process can contact the lecturers before the first exam session begins.
Contacts
Teacher theory course: D.-M. Votion
E-mail: Dominique.Votion@uliege.be
Teaching assistant TPPC: Maëlle Bonhomme
E-mail: Maelle.Bonhomme@uliege.be