SAMPLE OR SUGGESTED CURRICULUM ALIGNED TO OUTCOMES-BASED

EDUCATION (OBE) FOR DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

I. Program Description

1.1 Degree Name

The degree program shall be called Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

1.2 Nature of Field of Study

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program is a professional course involved in the

prevention, diagnosis, treatment and controlof animal diseases including terrestrial
and aquatic animals. The program includes courses on basic and applied sciences,
veterinary medicine and professional skills that the graduates need to be able to
carry out the duties of safeguarding animal health, public health, the environment,
and to be capable of utilizing effectively the tools of communication in the pursuit of
further knowledge and in information dissemination of such in both local and
international settings.

1.3 Program Educational Objectives/Program Goals

1. DVM graduates are globally competent in the prevention, diagnosis,

treatment and control of diseases of different animal species;
2. DVM graduates are globally competent to formulate, communicate and
implement programs in animal health, animal production and health
management, food safety, public health, animal welfare and environmental
protection and preservation;
3. DVM graduates are achievers, team players and leaders in the profession or
related fields of practice;
4. DVM graduates are capable to handle and conduct researches in
pharmaceutical, biotechnological and other industrial fields.
5. DVM graduates are capable of imparting knowledge, conducting trainings
and extension services

Note: HEIs may add additional statement referring to their VMGO.

1.4 Specific Professions and Allied Fields/careers/occupation for graduates

Specific employment areas and fields of practice for DVM graduates

1. National veterinary service 12. Animal feeds and nutrition

2. Local veterinary service 13. Food production
3. Academe 14. Food inspection and certification
4. Private practice 15. Professional and non-government
5. Public Health organizations
6. Leisure and companion animals 16. Animal welfare
7. Technical consultancies 17. Veterinary corps
8. Livestock and poultry industry 18. Research and development

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 9. Fisheries and aquaculture 19. Trade and marketing
10. Zoos, exotic and wildlife 20. Public and private administration
11. Laboratory animals 21. Border Control

Allied programs

DVM is closely related to Agriculture, Fisheries, Medicine, Environmental Health,

Pharmaceuticals, Economics, Food Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship,
Administration, Management, Trade, among others.

II. Program Outcomes

The minimum standards for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program are
expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes.

The graduates have the ability to:

2.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools

a) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF
level 6 descriptor)
b) Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
d) Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities
e) Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA
7722)

2.2 Common to the discipline (Agriculture Education: BS Agriculture, BS

Fisheries, BS Forestry and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

f) Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture
g) Formulate and implement agricultural development plans and programs

2.3 Specific to sub-discipline and a major

h) Understand and apply biological principles and mechanisms underlying animal

production, health and diseases
i)Apply diagnostic methods and interpret results for accurate disease diagnosis
j) Prescribe and implement treatment to remedy diseases and abnormalities of
animals or prescribe termination of cases, as necessary
k) Develop and formulate plans and programs for prevention and control of diseases
l) Design and engage in social entrepreneurial ventures in the field of practice

2.4 Common to a horizontal type as defined in CMO 46 s 2012

1. For professional institutions: a service orientation in one’s profession

2. For colleges: an ability to participate in various types of employment, development
activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the
community one serves
3. For universities: an ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in
research and development projects

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 Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must, in addition, have the
competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans.” (RA 7722)

A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related program outcomes that are not
included in the minimum set.

III. Sample Performance Indicators

Performance Indicators are specific, measurable statements identifying the

performance(s) required to meet the outcome, confirmable through evidence.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

h. Understand and apply biological
principles and mechanisms underlying
animal production, health and
diseases;
i. Apply diagnostic methods and
interpret results for accurate disease
diagnosis;
j. Prescribe and implement treatment
to remedy diseases and abnormalities
of animals, or prescribe termination of
cases, as necessary
k. Develop and formulate plans and
programs for prevention and control of
diseases
l. Design and engage in social
entrepreneurship ventures in the field
of practice
1.Differentiate normal from diseased animals
2.Identify animal diseases and their causative
agents and explain the pathogenesis and
epidemiology
1.Demonstrate the appropriate technique or
approach in disease diagnosis
2. Interpret and analyze diagnostic findings
1. Select appropriate drugs or medications and
therapy for specific conditions
2. Administer drug properly
3. Perform surgical operations as applied in
different conditions
1. Design biosecurity procedures
2. Recognize emerging and re-emerging
diseases
1. Apply management tools in establishing
veterinary practice
2. Apply ethical principles in veterinary practice

The program outcomes from (h) to (l) set the minimum requirements for a graduate of the
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. PHEIs/LUCs/SUCs may add additional outcomes
as necessary and appropriate.

CURRICULUM

I. Curriculum Description

The program for the degree Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) should be a 6-year
course consisting of a 2-year preparatory veterinary medicine curriculum including
general education courses and a 4-year professional veterinary medicine curriculum
with a minimum total of 232 units. There should be a minimum of 4,500 class hours
(i.e. lecture, laboratory and field practice), excluding those for the 2-year preparatory
veterinary medicine program. The courses in the curriculum should include the
following areas:

1.1 Two-year preparatory veterinary medicine including general education courses –

not less than 73 units
1.2 Basic Animal Sciences – not less than 23 units

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 1.3 Veterinary Medical Sciences – not less than 136 units consisting of pre-clinical
and clinical courses.

Each course should have a syllabus. In addition, each laboratory course should
have a laboratory manual or guide.

II. Sample Curriculum

Two-year preparatory veterinary medicine including General Education

(GE) courses: 73 Units
Courses Units
English 6
Filipino 6
Social Sciences 12*
General Inorganic Chemistry 4
General Organic Chemistry 4
Biochemistry 3
Zoology 5
Botany 3

Humanities 3
Life and Works of Rizal 3
Mathematics 6
Computer Science 3
Philosophy 3
Physics 3
Principles of Management 3
Electives 6**

* May consist of subjects such as Political Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics,

History and the like provided that the following topics are taken up in appropriate subjects:
Taxation and Agrarian Reform, Philippine Constitution and Population Education.

** Principles of Accounting, Writing of Scientific Paper, Agribusiness, Sociology, Statistics for

Biological Sciences, Animal Ecology, Animal Welfare, Introduction to Molecular Biology,
Principles of Ecology and other courses consistent with the above and the mission and
vision of the college.

Basic Animal Science Courses: 23

Courses Units

Principles of Animal Production and Economics 3

Principles of Animal Nutrition 3
Principles of Breeding and Genetics 3
Poultry Production and Flock Health Management 3
Swine Production and Health Management 3
Ruminant Production and HealthManagement 3
Equine Production and Health Management 3
Elective (any of the following): 2
Aquaculture
Farm Structures
Biology and Husbandry of Lab. Animals
Exotic Animal

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Veterinary Medical Science Courses: 136

Courses Units
Veterinary Anatomy 15
Gross Anatomy 1 and 2 8
Embryology 3
Histology 4

Veterinary Microbiology 12
General Microbiology 4
Fundamentals of Immunology 3
Bacteriology and Mycology 3
Virology 2
Veterinary Pathology 12
Veterinary Pathology 1 3
Veterinary Pathology 2 4
Clinical Pathology 3
Elective 2
Special Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Toxicology
Nutritional Pathology
Fish Pathology
Veterinary Public Health 8
Epidemiology 3
Zoonoses 2
Food Hygiene 3
Veterinary Physiology 11
General Physiology 1 4
Systemic Physiology 4
Reproductive Physiology/Endocrinology 3
Veterinary Parasitology 8
Entomology and Protozoology 4
Helminthology 4
Veterinary Pharmacology 8
Basic Pharmacology 4
Clinical Pharmacology 4
Veterinary Medicine 20
General Principles of Vet. Medicine 2
Canine and Feline Medicine 4
Ruminant Medicine 2
Equine Medicine 2
Poultry Medicine 2
Swine Medicine 2
Theriogenology 2
Jurisprudence, Ethics and Economics
and Business Methods 2
Aquatic, Wildlife and Exotic Medicine 2
Veterinary Surgery 12
Principles of Surgery 3
Principles of [Elementary] Radiology/
Endoscopy/ Ultrasonography 3
Small Animal Surgery 3
Large Animal Surgery 3

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 Veterinary Clinics (Diagnostics and Extension) 26
Clinical Orientation 1 2
Clinical Orientation 2 2
Clinico-pathological Conference 2
Clinics 1 (Internship) 6
Clinics 2 (Field Experience) 14
Thesis Work 4
Thesis 1 2
Thesis 2 2

Sum total of units of the curriculum

Two-year preparatory veterinary medicine including General Education 73

Basic Animal Sciences 23
Veterinary Medical Sciences 136
Total = 232

2.1 Program of Study

The institution may enrich the sample/model program of study depending on the needs of
the industry, provided that all prescribed courses/competencies required in the
curriculum outline are offered and prerequisites and co-requisites are observed.

The program study herein is only an example. HEIs may use this sample and modify
it according to its needs. They may also add other preferred courses.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
English 1 - Communication Skills I 3 3 0 3
Math I - College Algebra 3 3 0 3
Zoology - Fundamentals of Zoology 5 3 6 9
Botany - Veterinary Botany 3 2 3 5
Filipino 1 - Komunikasyon sa Filipino 3 3 0 3
Social Science 1* 3 3 0 3
NSTP (3) (3)
P. E. 1 (2) (2)
Total 20 17 9 26

Second Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
English II - Communication Skills 2 3 3 0 3
Filipino II - Panitikang Filipino 3 3 0 3
Chem. I - Inorganic Chemistry 4 3 6 9
Physics I - Introductory Physics 3 2 3 5
Social Science 2* 3 3 0 3
Math II - Introductory Statistics 3 2 0 3
NSTP (3) (3)
P. E. 2 (2) (2)
Total 19 16 9 26

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 SECOND YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
Social Sciences 3* 3 3 0 3
Chem. II - Organic Chemistry 4 3 6 9
Philosophy I - Philosophy of Man 3 3 0 3

Elective 1** 3 3 0 3
Elective 2** 3 3 0 3
P. E 3 (2)
Total 16 15 6 21

Second Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
Social Sciences 4 3 3 0 3
Biochemistry - Gen. Biochemistry 3 3 6 9
Computer Science I -Intro. to 3 2 3 5
Computer Science
Humanities - Art, Man and Society 3 3 0 3
Principles of Management 3 3 0 3
Life and Works of Rizal 3 3 0 3
P.E4 (2)
Total 18 17 9 26

* May consist of subjects such as Political Science, Psychology, Anthropology,

Economics, History and the like provided that the following topics are taken up in appropriate
subjects: Taxation and Agrarian Reform, Philippine Constitution and Population Education.
** Elective courses can be chosen from any of the following subjects:
Principles of Accounting, Writing of Scientific Paper, Statistics for Biological Sciences,
Agribusiness, Sociology, Animal Ecology, Animal Welfare, Introduction to Molecular Biology,
Principles of Ecology, Principles and Methods of Teaching

Professional Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Leading to the

Degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (4 Years)

FIRST YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
Principles of Animal Production and 3 3 0 3
Economics
Principles of Breeding and Genetics 3 3 0 3
Gross Anatomy 1 4 2 6 8
Embryology 3 2 3 5
General Physiology 4 2 6 8
Total 17 12 15 27

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 Second Semester Units No. of Hours
Subject Lec Lab Total
Swine Production and Health Mgt. 3 2 3 5
Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 2 3 5
Gross Anatomy 2 4 2 6 8
Systemic Physiology 4 3 3 6
Histology 4 2 6 8
Exotic and Laboratory Animal 3 3 0 3
Production and Management
Total 21 14 21 35

SECOND YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Lec Lab Total
Ruminant Production and Health Mgt. 3 2 3 5
Basic Pharmacology 4 3 3 6
General Microbiology 4 3 3 6
Fundamentals of Immunology 3 3 0 3
Veterinary Pathology 1 3 2 3 5
Entomology and Protozoology 4 2 6 8
Total 21 15 18 33

Second Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
Poultry Production and FlockHealth 3 2 3 5
Management
Equine Production and Health Mgt. 3 2 3 5
Clinical Pharmacology 4 3 3 6
Bacteriology and Mycology 3 2 3 5
Helminthology 4 2 6 8
Veterinary Pathology 2 4 3 3 6
Total 21 14 21 35

THIRD YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Lec Lab Total
Epidemiology 3 2 3 5
Clinical Pathology 3 2 3 5
Principles of Surgery 3 2 3 5
Reproductive 3 2 3 5
Physiology/Endocrinology
Veterinary Virology 2 2 0 2
General Principles of Vet Medicine 2 2 0 2
Elective*** 2 1 3 4
Clinical Orientation 1 2 0 6 6
Total 20 12 24 36

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 Second Semester Units No. of Hours
Subject Lec Lab Total
Zoonoses 2 2 0 2
Poultry Medicine 2 2 0 2
Swine Medicine 2 2 0 2
Canine and Feline Medicine 4 4 0 4
Ruminant Medicine 2 2 0 2
Equine Medicine 2 2 0 2
Small Animal Surgery 3 2 6 8
Principles of Radiology, 3 1 6 3
Endoscopy, Ultrasonography
Clinical Orientation 2 2 0 6 6
Total 22 17 18 31

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester Units No. of Hours

Lec Lab Total
Large Animal Surgery 3 1 6 7
Food Hygiene 3 2 3 5
Jurisprudence, Ethics and Economics 2 2 0 2
and Business Methods
Theriogenology 2 2 3 5
Thesis 1 2 - - -
Clinics 1 (Internship) 6 - - -
Aquatic, Wildlife and Exotic Medicine 2 2 0 2
Elective ****
Total 20 9 30 39
***HEIs may choose from any of the following:

Aquaculture, Farm Structures, Biology and Husbandry of Laboratory and Exotic

Animal.

**** HEIs may choose from any of the following:

Special Pathology, Surgical Pathology, Toxicology, Nutritional Pathology, Fish

Pathology

Second Semester Units No. of Hours

Subject Lec Lab Total
Clinics 2 ( Field Experience) 14 - -
Clinico-pathological Conference 2 2 0 2
Thesis 2 2 0 6 6
Total 18 2 6 8

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 III. Sample Curriculum Map

Curriculum map is “a matrix relating all the courses listed in the program curriculum
with one or more of the declared program outcomes.”

The HEIs/LUCs/SUCs shall create a complete curriculum map of their current

existing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Curriculum. Refer to sample curriculum map
below to show how all the courses in the sample curriculum relate with the minimum
set of program outcomes.

Sample Curriculum Mapping

The graduate of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program should have developed
the ability to:

a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”
f.Generate and share knowledge as it apply to specific problems in the discipline
g.Formulate sustainable and productive agricultural development plans and
programs
h Understand and apply biological principles and mechanisms underlying animal
production, health and diseases
i Apply diagnostic methods and interpret results for accurate disease diagnosis;
j Prescribe and implement treatment to remedy diseases and abnormalities of
animals or prescribe termination of cases, as necessary;
k. Develop and formulate plans and programs for prevention and control of diseases
l. Design and engage in social entrepreneurial ventures in the field of practice

I - Introduced to concepts/principles
P - Practiced with supervision
D - Demonstrated with minimal supervision

Courses a b c d e f g h i j k l
Basic Animal Science
Courses
Principles of Animal
I P I I I
Production & Economics
Principles of Animal Nutrition I P IP I I
Principles of Breeding and
I P I I
Genetics
Poultry Production and Flock
I P I IP I I I I
Health Management
Swine Production and Health
I
Management P P I IP I I I
Ruminant Production &
P P I IP I I I I
Health Management
Equine Production & Health
P P I I I I I I
Management

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Core Veterinary Medical
Science Courses
Veterinary Anatomy P IP
Gross Anatomy 1 and 2 P IP
Embryology P IP
Histology P IP
Veterinary Physiology
General Physiology I P IP
Systemic Physiology I P I IP
Reproductive Physiology &
I P I I
Endocrinology
Veterinary Pathology
General Pathology I P IP
Systemic Pathology I P I IP I
Clinical Pathology P P I IP I
Veterinary Microbiology
General Microbiology I P I IP I I
Bacteriology & Mycology I P I IP I I I
Virology I P I I I
Fundamentals of
I P I I
Immunology
Veterinary Parasitology
Entomology & Protozoology I P IP I I I
Helminthology I P IP I I I
Veterinary Public Health
Epidemiology I P I IP I I I
Zoonoses I P I I I I I
Food Hygiene I P IP I I I
Veterinary Pharmacology
Basic Pharmacology I P IP
Clinical Pharmacology P P I IP I I I
Veterinary Medicine
General Principles of Vet
I P I I I I I
Medicine
Canine and Feline Medicine P P I I P P
Ruminant Medicine P P I I P P
Equine Medicine P P I I P P
Poultry Medicine P P I I P P
Swine Medicine P P I I P P
Theriogenology P P I IP
Aquatic, Wildlife and Exotic
P P I I P P
Medicine
Jurisprudence, Ethics and
Economics and Business P P I I I P
Methods
Veterinary Surgery
Principles of Surgery P P I I I I I

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Principles of Radiology,
Endoscopy, P P IP P P
Ultrasonography
Small Animal Surgery P P IP IP IP
Large Animal Surgery P P IP IP IP
Veterinary Clinics
Clinico-Pathological
P P IP I I D I I I I
Conference
Clinical Orientation 1 I P P P I I D P I I I
Clinical Orientation 2 P P P D I I D P P P P
Clinics 1 ( Internship) P P D P D I I D P P P P
Clinics 2 (Field Experience) D D D P D P P D D D D D
Thesis Work
Thesis 1 P P P P D P I
Thesis 2 D D D P P D D

IV. Sample Means of Curriculum Delivery

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum adheres to a learner-centered

paradigm. It begins with clearly stated competencies students must acquire and
demonstrate at the end of the six-year program. Appropriate teaching-learning
strategies facilitate the acquisition of these competencies. Under this paradigm,
students are the subject of the learning process enabling them to achieve their full
potential. The teaching-learning process is interactive, participatory, collaborative
and experiential. The teacher is a mentor, facilitator and collaborator.

The following methodologies/strategies may be used: (Based on the sample means

of curriculum delivery)
- Lecture/discussion
- Case Report
- Case Analysis
- Demonstration
- Digital video
- Debate
- Problem solving/Case analysis
- Group case work
- Group discussion
- Field exposure trips (local or international)
- Literature review
- Film clips/showing
- Video clips
- Use of cooperative / active learning strategies such as games, role
play, project-based learning, dialogues, journals, buzz sessions, brain
storming, concept mapping, think-pair-share, counsel
brainstorming exercises
- Use of models (animals)
- Story telling
- Show and tell
- Scenario-thinking
- Community/Industry immersion
- Self-assessment/evaluation

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 - Reflective learning experience
- Creation of individual learning portfolio
- Community/Industry mapping exercise
- Critique or reflections
- Partnership and linkage
- Practical exercises
- Web-based instruction
- Hands – on activities

Program Outcome Performance Indicators Key Assessment

Course/Subject Tool
Discuss the 1.Differentiate normal from Pathology Quizzes,
biological principles diseased animals Written exams
and mechanisms
underlying animal 2.Identify animal diseases Medicine Quizzes,
health and diseases and their causative agents Written exams,
and explain the case study
pathogenesis and
epidemiology
Apply diagnostic 1. Demonstrate the Medicine, Surgery, Written and
methods and appropriate technique or Clinics practical exams
interpret results for approach in disease
accurate disease diagnosis
diagnosis; 2. Interpret and analyze Clinical Pathology, Case reports;
diagnostic findings Diagnostic written and
Imaging, Clinics practical exams
Prescribe 1. Select appropriate drugs Medicine, surgery Quizzes,
medications and or medications and therapy Written exams
implement treatment for specific conditions
to remedy diseases,
ailments and 2. Administer drug properly Pharmacology Quizzes,
abnormalities of Written exams
animals 3. Perform surgical Surgery Written and
operations as applied in practical exams
different conditions
Apply various 1. Determine disease Epidemiology Quizzes,
principles and frequency, distribution and Written exams,
mechanisms to determinants for effective projects
prevent and control prevention and control
animal diseases and
other related 2. Formulate sound animal Medicine, Quizzes,
problems health programs for disease Zootechnics Written exams,
prevention and control reports

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 V. Sample Course Syllabi for Selected Core Veterinary Courses (OBE-Aligned)

COURSE TITLE General Principles of Veterinary Medicine

COURSE Principles of diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of animal diseases.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE 1. Discuss the general principles of disease diagnosis
OUTCOMES 2. Identify the clinical manifestations of diseases in animals
3. Distinguish the basic diagnostic procedures used in animals
4. Describe the different methods of therapy used in animals
5. Differentiate principles of diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control among
different species of animals.
6. Recognize different prevention and control measures of animal diseases.
COURSE 2 units
CREDIT
PREREQUISITES Parasitology II, Clinical Pharmacology
INTENDED LECTURE TOPICS TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES
1,5 Introduction Lecture Exam
Principles of Disease
Diagnosis
1,5 Handling a case: the Lecture/discussion Recitation
POMR as a guide Exam
2, 5 Manifestation of clinical Lecture/discussion Recitation
disease Quizzes, Exam
2, 5 History Taking Lecture/Demonstration Quizzes, Exam
2, 5 General clinical Group role playing Group Report
examination Exam
3, 5 Systemic Evaluation Lecture/ Discussion Exam
Recitation
Research work
4,5 Principles of Therapy Lecture, discussion Exam, Assignment
Reporting
4,5 Chemotherapy Lecture, discussion, case Case report analysis
analysis Exam
4,5 Nutritional therapy Lecture, discussion, Case report analysis
assignment Exam
4.5 Fluid and electrolyte Lecture, discussion, case Case report analysis
therapy analysis Exam
4.5 Physical therapy Lecture, discussion, Exam
4.5 Alternative medicine Lecture, discussion, oral Research written report,
report Exam
4.5 Emergency medicine Lecture, recitation Exam
5,6 Preventive Medicine Lecture, discussion Case report analysis,
Exam
COURSE Passing Grade: 75% Average of Long Exams,
EVALUATION Quizzes, Case Reports
EQUIPMENT 1. LCD/DLP Projector
2. Computer

TEXTBOOKS Ettinger:Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diseases of Dogs & Cats

AND Kirk: Current Veterinary Therapy. Small Animal Practice
REFERENCES Other specialized books and assigned journal readings dealing with diseases of
specific organ systems.
Schaer, M. 2003. Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat. Blackwell, Ames, Iowa.
Blood, Henderson and Radostits

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COURSE TITLE Veterinary Epidemiology
COURSE NO. VPH 205
COURSE Principles and methods of epidemiology
DESCRIPTION
COURSE After completing the course, the students should be able to:
OUTCOMES 1. Develop a complete familiarity with the terminology of epidemiology and
understand key epidemiological principles.
2. Develop a good understanding of the concepts underlying population-
based measures of disease frequency and production.
3. Gain a good understanding of the patterns of disease spread, basic
epidemic theory and the concept of herd immunity.
4. Grasp the nature of and the principles underlying the major types of
epidemiological studies including observational (qualitative, case, cross-
sectional, retrospective and prospective, health and productivity profiles)
and experimental studies.
5. Explain the determinants of diseases including the concept of risk and risk
factors.
6. Calculate epidemiological measures of association and interpret observed
associations in causal terms.
7. Understand the principles of sampling in populations, and its applications to
issues facing field and research veterinarians.
8. Gain knowledge of routine and structured methods of data collection
relevant to disease monitoring and surveillance in animal populations and
of animal health information systems.
9. Explain the principles associated with the use and interpretation of
diagnostic tests
10. Comprehend concepts underlying general approaches to outbreak
investigations and disease control
11. Grasp clearly the principles underlying the description and analysis of
epidemiological data.
12. Correctly interpret routine descriptive statistics.
13. Demonstrate the use of selected epidemiological software packages such
as Winepiscope, Survey Toolbox and Epi-Info.
COURSE 3 units
CREDIT
PREREQUISITES General Microbiology and Statistics
INTENDED LECTURE TOPICS TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
LEARNING LEARNING TASKS
OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES
1 Overview of Epidemiology Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Definition and Scope of Epidemiology Discussion Exercise,
Interaction with Other Disciplines Recitation
Relationship with Other Disciplines
Applications of Epidemiology
1,2 Disease in Population Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Case Definition Discussion, Exercise,
Natural History of Disease Assignment
Chain of Infection
Factors Influencing Spread of Disease
2,3 Measures of Disease Frequency Lecture, Quizzes, Class
The Importance of Counting Discussion Exercise,
Absolute Versus Relative Frequency Assignment
Ratios, Proportions, Rates
Measures of Morbidity
Measures of Mortality

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 3,5 Disease Determinants Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Host Determinants Discussion, Exercise
Agent Determinants Reporting
Environment Determinants
3,5 Patterns of Disease Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Epidemiologic Variables Discussion Exercise,
Animal Patterns Assignment
Temporal Patterns
Spatial Patterns
5,6 Demonstrating Association and Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Causation Discussion Exercise,
Causes of Disease Assignment
Concept of Risk and Risk Factors
Establishing a Cause and Effect
Relationship
4,5,6,7 Types of Epidemiologic Studies Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Observational Studies Discussion, Exercise,
Descriptive Studies Research work Assignment
Analytical Studies
Intervention Studies

4,6,13 Sampling in Animal Populations Lecture, Quizzes, Class

The Sampling Process Discussion Exercise,
Sampling Methods Assignment
Sample Size Calculations
9,13 Diagnostic Tests Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Screening and Diagnostic Tests Discussion Exercise,
Test Characteristics Assignment
Evaluation of Diagnostic Test
Performance
Multiple Testing
9,11 Precision and Validity Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Precision Discussion Exercise,
Methods to Improve Precision Assignment
Validity
Bias and Methods Used to Control Bias
Importance of Precision and Validity
10,11 Outbreak Investigation and Response Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Steps in Outbreak Investigation Discussion, Exercise,
Early Detection, Early Response Case report Assignment

8,11,13 Monitoring and Surveillance Lecture, Quizzes, Class

Objectives of Surveillance Discussion, Exercise
Classification of Surveillance Activities Reporting,
Uses of Surveillance Data Research work
Approaches to Surveillance
11,12,13 Describing and Analyzing Lecture, Quizzes, Class
Epidemiologic Data Discussion, Exercise,
Types of Data Report Assignment
Preparing the Data for Analysis
Describing and Presenting Data
Estimation of Prevalence and 95%
Confidence Interval
Univariable and Multivariable Analysis

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 Disease Control programs
Key Principles and Methods in the Control
of Infectious Diseases
Zoning and Compartmentalization
Stages in Disease Control Programs
COURSE Examination 60%
EVALUATION Quizzes 20%
Class Exercises 20%
Passing Score: 75%
EQUIPMENT DLP Projector, Laptop, Calculator
TEXTBOKS AND M. Thrusfield. 2007. Veterinary Epidemiology, 3rd Edition
REFERENCES B. Toma, et al. 1999. Dictionary of Veterinary Epidemiology .
K Rothman & S. Greenland. 1998. Modern Epidemiology, 2nd Edition
R. Fletcher, et al.1996. Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials, 3rd Edition
J. Last, 1995. A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 3rd Edition
D. Altman.1991 Practical Statistics for Medical Research
D. Kennedy. 1990. Epidemiology at Work: Refresher Course for Veterinarians
D. Kennedy. 1990. Epidemiological Skills in Animal Health
S. Martin, et al. 1987. Veterinary Epidemiology: Principles and Methods

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