COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
PROPOSAL FOR THE REVISION OF VSUR 154
CHANGE IN COURSE DESCRIPTION, COURSE CODE AND NUMBER OF UNITS AND ADDITION OF LECTURE
Course number and title: VSUR 154. Diagnostic Imaging
Course description:
Principles, operation and interpretation of radiography, ultrasonography and other diagnostic
imaging procedures in animals
A. Change in course description
From: Principles, operation and interpretation of radiography, ultrasonography and other diagnostic imaging
procedures in animals
To: Principles, operation and interpretation of radiography, ultrasonography, electrocardiography, endoscopy
and other diagnostic imaging procedures in animals
Justification: The emergence and application of relatively newer diagnostic imaging procedures in animals,
particularly electrocardiography and endoscopy, necessitate the expansion of the course description to cover
these relatively newer diagnostic imaging procedures.
B. Change in course code
From: VSUR 154
To: VDIM 151
Justification: The change in course code will align all diagnostic imaging courses with the course codes adopted in
the graduate courses (MS and proposed PhD).
C. Addition of lecture and change in number of units
From: 3 lab, 1 unit
To: 2 class 3 lab, 3 units
Justification: The addition of lecture is needed to be able to explain the principles of various diagnostic imaging
procedures before their practical application in the laboratory. At the present, this is the only course in the DVM
program without a lecture part. The increase in the number of units is due to the addition of two units of lecture.
Course Objectives
From:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
a. Describe the basic principles of radiography, ultrasonography and other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
b. Perform radiography and ultrasonography in domestic animals
c. Interpret radiographs, ultrasonograms and other images produced by different diagnostic imaging
procedures
Course Title:
Diagnostic Imaging
Date Effective:
Date Revised:
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2014-2015
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Veronica A.
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To:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
a. Describe the basic principles of ultrasonography, radiography, electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques used in animals.
b. Perform radiography, ultrasonography, electrocardiography and endoscopy in domestic animals
c. Interpret radiographs, ultrasonograms, electrocardiographs, endoscopic images and other images
produced by different diagnostic imaging procedures.
PROPOSED COURSE GUIDE – VDIM 151 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
UPLB Vision
A national university, a public and secular institution of higher learning, and a community of scholars dedicated to the
search for truth and knowledge as well as the development of future leaders.
UPLB Mission
(a) Lead in setting academic standards and initiating innovations in teaching, research and faculty development in
philosophy, the arts and humanities, the social sciences, the professions and engineering, natural sciences,
mathematics, and technology; and maintain centers of excellence in such disciplines and professions;
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artists and professionals, especially those who serve on the faculty of state and private colleges and
universities;
(c) Serve as a research university in various fields of expertise and specialization by conducting basic and applied
research and development, and promoting research in various colleges and universities, and contributing to the
dissemination and application of knowledge;
(d) Lead as a public service university by providing various forms of community, public, and volunteer service, as well as
scholarly and technical assistance to the government, the private sector, and civil society while maintaining its
standards of excellence;
(e) Protect and promote the professional and economic rights and welfare of its academic and non-academic personnel;
(f) Provide opportunities for training and learning in leadership, responsible citizenship, and the development of
democratic values, institutions and practice through academic and non-academic programs, including sports
and the enhancement of nationalism and national identity
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universities, scholarly and professional associations in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world;
(h) Provide democratic governance in the University based on collegiality, representation, accountability transparency
and active participation of its constituents, and promote the holding of fora for students, faculty, research,
extension and professional staff (REPS), staff, and alumni to discuss nonacademic issues affecting the
University.
Course Title:
Diagnostic Imaging
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COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
VISION
A world-class veterinary institution recognized for producing highly competent and
service-oriented professionals
MISSION
To set the standards in veterinary education, research, development, extension and
leadership in support of animal and public health, and animal production and welfare.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
(VETERINARY MEDICINE)
1. DVM graduates are globally competent in
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
diseases of different animal species;
2. DVM graduates are globally competent to
formulate, communicate and implement
programs in animal production, 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, conduct trainings and
extension services
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COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Code:
Course Description:
Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:
Credit:
Course Title:
Diagnostic Imaging
VDIM 151
Diagnostic Imaging
VMED 151, VSUR 151
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3 units (2 hours Lecture, 3 hours Laboratory)
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6. Course Description:
Principles, operation and interpretation of radiography, ultrasonography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and other diagnostic imaging procedures in animals
7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Student Outcomes
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Program educational objectives
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FOR ALL CHED PROGRAMS
An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural
teams
A recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility
An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using
both English and Filipino
An ability to engage in life-long learning and an understanding of
the need to keep current of the developments in the specific field
of practice
An appreciation of “Filipino historical and cultural heritage
The ability to work independently and/or in teams of related fields
with minimal supervision
FOR THE DVM PROGRAM
Identify and diagnose animal diseases and abnormalities
Treat and manage diseased animals
Formulate plans and implement programs for diagnosis,
treatment, prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases
Promote and implement animal welfare programs
Plan, implement and monitor cost-effective programs in animal
production
Promote veterinary public and environmental health and
biosecurity programs
Conduct veterinary related researches
Communicate effectively with entrepreneurial and ethical
interpersonal skills in the practice of the profession
The student should be able to qualify to practice the profession
locally and internationally
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8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Student Outcome
After completing the course the student
should be able to:
A B C
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1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
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electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
2. Perform ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography and endoscopy
D/P
in animals
3. Interpret ultrasonograms, radiographs,
electrocardiographys, endoscopic
images and other images produced
by different diagnostic imaging
P P
procedures
* Level: I- Introduced, D- Demonstrated, P - Practiced
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Course Coverage
LECTURE
No. of
hours
1
2-9
10-17
Course Outcomes
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other images
produced by different diagnostic
imaging procedures
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other images
produced by different diagnostic
imaging procedures
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19-24
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
Course Title:
Diagnostic Imaging
Date Effective:
Topics
TLA
AT
1. Overview of diagnostic imaging
1.1 Importance of diagnostic
imaging
1.2 Classification of diagnostic
imaging procedures
2. Radiography
2.1 Principles of radiography
2.2 Radiography of small animals
2.3 Radiography of large animals
2.4 Radiography of wild and
exotic animals
Lecture
1st Long
examination
Lecture
1st Long
examination,
1st Quiz
3. Ultrasonography
3.1 Principles of ultrasonography
3.2 Ultrasonography of small
animals
3.3 Ultrasonography of large
animals
3.4 Ultrasonography of wild and
exotic animals
Lecture
1st Long
examination,
2nd Quiz
Lecture
1st Long
examination,
First Long Examination
4. Electrocardiography
4.1 Principles of
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electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other images
produced by different diagnostic
imaging procedures
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
25-30
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other images
produced by different diagnostic
imaging procedures
CO1. Describe the basic principles of
ultrasonography, radiography,
electrocardiography, endoscopy and
other diagnostic imaging techniques
used in animals.
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electrocardiography
4.2 Electrocardiography of small
animals
4.3 Electrocardiography of large
animals
4.4 Electrocardiography of wild
and exotic animals
3rd Quiz
5. Endoscopy
5.1 Principles of endoscopy
5.2 Endoscopy of small animals
5.3 Endoscopy of large animals
5.4 Endoscopy of wild and exotic
animals
Lecture
1st Long
examination,
4th quiz
6. Other diagnostic imaging
procedures
6.1 Radiation-based procedures
6.2 Non-radiation-based
procedures
Second Long Examination
Lecture
1st Long
examination,
5th Quiz
TLA= Teaching and Learning Activities; AT= Assessment Tools
LABORATORY
Week
Course Outcomes
1
CO1. Describe the basic
principles of ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography,
endoscopy and other diagnostic
imaging techniques used in
animals.
2
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
Topics
Equipments and
guidelines for
radiography
TLA
Lecture,
Demonstration
1st
AT
Practical
Examination
Radiographic
processing,
exposure, quality
and techniques
Demonstration and
Exercise
1st Practical
Examination, 1st Quiz
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
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3
4
5
6
7
8
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO1. Describe the basic
principles of ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography,
endoscopy and other diagnostic
imaging techniques used in
animals.
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
Course Title:
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiography of
small animals
Demonstration and
Exercise
1st Practical
Examination, 2nd
Quiz
Radiography of
large animals
Demonstration and
Exercise
1st Practical
examination, 3rd Quiz
Equipments and
guidelines for
ultrasonography
Demonstration and
Exercise
1st Practical
examination, 4th quiz
Ultrasonography of Demonstration and
normal structures in Exercise
small animals
1st
Practical
Examination, 5th
Quiz
Ultrasonography of Demonstration and
normal structures in Exercise
large animals
1st
Practical
Examination, 6th Quiz
Ultrasonography of Demonstration and
diseases and
Exercise
disorders in animals
1st
Practical
Examination, 7th Quiz
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animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
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10
11
12
13
14
CO1. Describe the basic
principles of ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography,
endoscopy and other diagnostic
imaging techniques used in
animals.
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
CO1. Describe the basic
principles of ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography,
endoscopy and other diagnostic
imaging techniques used in
animals.
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
First Practical Examination
Equipments and
Demonstration and
guidelines for
Exercise
electrocardiography
2nd
Practical
Examination, 8th Quiz
Electrocardiography Demonstration and
of small animals
Exercise
2nd
Practical
Examination, 9th Quiz
Electrocardiography Demonstration and
of large animals
Exercise
2nd
Practical
Examination, 10th
quiz
Equipments and
guidelines for
endoscopy
Demonstration and
Exercise
2nd
Practical
Examination, 11th
quiz
Endoscopy of small
animals
Demonstration and
Exercise
2nd
Practical
Examination, 12th
quiz
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
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Diagnostic Imaging
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diagnostic imaging procedures
CO2. Perform ultrasonography,
radiography, electrocardiography
and endoscopy in domestic
animals
Endoscopy of large
animals
Demonstration and
Exercise
2nd
Practical
Examination, 13th
Quiz
CO3. Interpret ultrasonograms,
radiographs, electrocardiographs,
endoscopic images and other
images produced by different
diagnostic imaging procedures
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10.
Lifelong-Learning Opportunities
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11.
Second Practical Examination
Acquisition of diagnostic imaging skills through this course would allow the student to be more effective and
efficient in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and improve production in veterinary practice.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
Veterinary Medicine Topics: 100%
12.
Textbook
N/A
13.
Course Evaluation
Student performance will be rated based on the following:
Assessment Tasks
CO1, CO3
2 Written Exams
CO1, CO2, CO3
CO2 and CO3
Weight
40%
Minimum Average for Satisfactory Performance
80%
18 Quizzes
10%
80%
2 Practical Exams
50%
80%
TOTAL 100.00%
80.00%
Grading System
Passing – 70%; Exemption – 80%
Final Grade: Pre-final grade – 70%; Final Exam – 30%
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below
Grade Equivalents
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Equivalent
Equivalent
Equivalent
Scores
Scores
Grade
Grade
Grade
96.67 – 100
1.0
83.34 – 86.669
2.0
70 – 73.339
3.0
93.34 – 96.669
1.25
80 – 83.339
2.25
65 – 69.999
4.0
90 – 93.339
1.5
76.67 – 79.999
2.5
< 65
5.0
86.67 – 89.999
1.75
73.34 – 76.669
2.75
Scores
Course Policies
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14.
Students should be in proper attire. Students not wearing the proper uniform will be marked “absent”.
a. Lecture: white upper garment, gray pants and black leather shoes (males); white upper garment,
white skirt/pants and black shoes (females)
b. Laboratory: scrub suit for small animals exercises and coveralls and rubber boots for large animals
exercises
Maximum allowed absences for Lecture (6) and Laboratory (3).
Students should be careful in handling the machine. Machines should be handled only upon proper
supervision of the faculty.
Students may bring animals for examination (imaging).
Other References
Douglas SW, Herratage ME and Williamson HD. 1987. Principles of Veterinary Radiography. London: Bailliere
Tindall.
Kealy JK and McAllister H. 2000. Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat, 3rd ed.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company. pp.7-211.
Mannion P. 2006. Diagnostic Ultrasound in Small Animal Practice: Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Company.
Morgan JP. 1993. Techniques of Veterinary Radiography. 5th ed. Ames: Iowa State University Press.
Nyland TG and Mattoon JS. 1995. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Schebitz H and Wilkens H. 1978. Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy of the Horse. 3 rd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders
Company.
Schebitz H and Wilkens H. 1986. Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy of the Dog and Cat. 4 th ed. Philadelphia: W.B.
Saunders Company.
Thrall DE. 2007. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
15.
Course Materials
a. Syllabus
b. Lecture Presentations
c. Ultrasound machine and accessories
d. X-ray machine and accessories
e. Radiographs
f. Dog, cat, horse, sheep, cattle, buffalo
16.
Teaching Staff
Dr. Jezie A. Acorda – jaacorda@up.edu.ph
Dr. Arville Mar Gregorio A. Pajas – aapajas@up.edu.ph
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17.
CQI Remarks
70% of the students must get at least a satisfactory grade. A review of the course syllabus will be
conducted when this condition is not met.
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