| Module name | Introduction and Appreciation of Veterinary Profession |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 101O1112 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester I |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. Baso Yusuf, M.Sc. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. Baso Yusuf, M.Sc. 2. Dr. drh. Dwi Kesuma Sari, AP.Vet. 3. drh. A. Magfira Satya Apada, M.Sc. 4. drh. Zainal Abidin Kholilullah, M.Kes. 5. drh. Anak Agung P.J. Wahyuda, M.Si. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course introduces students to the veterinary profession in the first semester, covering the history of veterinary medicine and the work of veterinarians in both the public and private sectors. Relation to curriculum: This course provides a foundational understanding of the veterinary field, its history, and the diverse roles veterinarians play, fostering a professional identity and context for all future veterinary studies. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (1×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case studies – Small group discussion Field visits (170 minutes per week) |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.66 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (13.33 hours) 2. Structured assignments (16 hours) 3. Independent study (16 hours) 4. Laboratory practice (45.33 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | – |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to explain the basic principles of the role, duties, and functions of veterinarians. |
| Contents | 1. History of veterinary medicine 2. Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association and the Association of Indonesian Faculties of Veterinary Medicine 3. Competencies and employment of veterinarians 4. Role of veterinarians in one health approach 5. Veterinary authority 6. Employment of veterinarians in the government sector 7. Employment of veterinarians in the industrial sector 8. Employment of veterinarians in clinical practice 9. Veterinary code of ethics 10. Veterinary entrepreneurship |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Theory examination 2. Project report and evaluation |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. Forms of examination: Multiple choice questions |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Law Number 18 of 2009; Law Number 41 of 2014; Government Regulation Number 3 of 2017 2. OIE Day 1 Graduate Competencies 3. Revitalisasi Program Pendidikan Kedokteran Hewan PDHI tahun 2013 4. Ketetapan Majelis Pendidikan Profesi Kedokteran Hewan PDHI tahun 2009 |