VET SC 7410BRW - Advanced Necropsy and Surgical Pathology - Part B
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7410BRW Course Advanced Necropsy and Surgical Pathology - Part B Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 10 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites VET SC 7410ARW Restrictions Restricted to Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology students only. Restricted to domestic students only who have completed a DVM (or equivalent). Assessment Case logs, clinical performance, oral presentations Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Lucy Woolford
Academic Staff
Pathology
Dr Lucy Woolford
Leske Building, Roseworthy Campus
Phone: 8313 7632
Email: lucy.woolford@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Scott Lindsay
Leske Building, Roseworthy Campus
Email: scott.lindsay@adelaide.edu.au
Associate Professor Milton McAllister
Leske Building, Roseworthy Campus
Email: milton.mcallister@adelaide.edu.au
Dr Stephen Pyecroft
Leske Building, Roseworthy Campus
Email: stephen.pyecroft@adelaide.edu.au
Parasitology
Associate Professor Ryan O’Handley
Leske Building, Roseworthy Campus
Email: ryan.ohandley@adelaide.edu.au
VDL Professional Staff
Ms Kathy Olorenshaw
Laboratory Manager
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 191-
Email: kathy.olorenshaw@adelaide.edu.au
Mr Adrian Hines
Necropsy and Parasitology Technician
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 1909
Email: adrian.hines@adelaide.edu.au
Ms Rebecca Summerton
Clinical Pathology Technician
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 1911
Email: rebecca.summerton@adelaide.edu.au
Ms Tracey Murnane
Clinical Pathology Technician
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 1914
Email: tracey.murnane@adelaide.edu.au
Mr Ken Lee
Microbiology Technician
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 1915
Email: ken.lee@adelaide.edu.au
Ms Cheryl Day
Histology Technician
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Roseworthy campus
Phone: 8313 1917
Email: cheryl.day@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to: 1 Perform and report on post mortem examinations at an advanced level, providing interpretation on changes observed. 2 Examine, describe, interpret and report histopathological slides at an advanced level. 3 Select appropriate and interpret ancillary diagnostic assays (microbiology, virology, molecular diagnosis, parasitology). 4 Recall and outline the theory and practice of routine tissue processing and staining and immunohistochemistry. 5 Communicate complex pathological findings and their significance to clinicians, researchers, and other clients. 6 Perform critical review of the literature and design experiments and diagnostic investigations. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 â 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 5, 6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1 â 6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5, 6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
The student will be supervised by faculty veterinary pathologists in post mortem and surgical biopsy examination of specimens received through the University of Adelaide’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Specimens will comprise the major domestic species and wildlife species (as available). There will be opportunity for placement at external veterinary laboratories such as AgriBio (LaTrobe University), and Australian Animal Health Laboratory (CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation).
Learning activities will comprise a mix of independent and mentor guided study, including but not limited to:
- Supervised participation in the diagnostic service case load at the University of Adelaide’s VDL
- Written reports and case log book
- Weekly histological case studies of current and previous Joint Pathology Centre archived cases
- Participation in clinical rounds within the VDL and Veterinary Health Centres
- Study of pertinent texts and resources (As per recommendations of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and the American College of Veterinary Pathologists)
- One general pathology textbook:
- Robbins and Cotran (chapters 1–7), OR
- McGavin and Zachary (section 1)
- One veterinary pathology textbook:
- Jubb, Kennedy, and Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals, OR
- McGavin and Zachary’s Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease (section 2)
- Relevant journal articles (Vet Path, JVDI, J Comp Path, NEJM) for current and preceding 2 years
- One general pathology textbook:
- Review of gross pathology images (Noah’s Archive, Cornell website, etc)
Munson, L., et al. (2010). "Elements of good training in anatomic pathology." Veterinary Pathology 47(5): 995-1002.Specific Course Requirements
Students must have current registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia. Necropsy and Surgical Pathology is a prerequisite course. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
An exemption to the hurdle requirements of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy has been approved by the Faculty of Sciences for 2022.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle?
Yes or NoLearning Outcome Due 3,000 word case log (post mortem and biopsy cases) Formative and summative 20% No 1, 2, 5 Week 12 semester 1 3,000 word case log (post mortem and biopsy cases) Summative 50% Yes 1, 2, 5 Week 12 semester 2 Ongoing assessment of clinical performance (50%) Formative and summative 30% Yes 3, 4, 6 Ongoing Oral presentations (e.g. rounds presentations) Formative 0% No 6 Ongoing Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with hurdle % needed to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement, if no please explain If additional assessment is available, explain what type 3,000 word case log (post mortem and biopsy cases) 50% Yes Resubmission of case log Ongoing assessment of clinical performance (50%) 50% No. The course would need to be repeated. As this is ongoing assessment beginning when the course begins, students will be alerted early on if their performance is substandard and not likely to result in completion of the hurdle. Assessment Detail
The Advanced Necropsy and Surgical Pathology course is a 6 unit course delivered over 2 semesters, comprised of Part A and Part B. A final grade is only given in Part B, which comprises all assessments undertaken in Part A and Part B.
3,000 word case log (20%)
The case logs will comprise largely written post mortem and surgical biopsy reports. This will be due at the end of the first semester. Assessment is formative and summative.
3,000 word case log (50%)
The case logs will comprise largely written post mortem and surgical biopsy reports. This will be due at the end of the second semester. Assessment is summative.
Ongoing assessment of clinical performance (30%)
Assessment will be conducted by supervising pathologist/s. Students will be assessed on the basis of a rubric which evaluates Knowledge, Diagnostic Reasoning and Problem solving, Technical Skills, Communication Skills, Case management and Professional behaviours. Assessment is ongoing throughout semesters 1 and 2.
Oral presentations (0%)
Students will be required to present cases or seminars to peers/ colleagues throughout the course. Feedback will be informal from mentors/ peers. This is a formative assessment.Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted, then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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