| Module name | General Veterinary Surgery (K2018) Basic Veterinary Surgery (K2023) |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 323O1113 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester V (K2018) Semester IV (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. Muhammad Zulfadillah Sinusi, M.Sc. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. Muhammad Zulfadillah Sinusi, M.Sc. 2. drh. Dian Fatmawati, M.Biomed. 3. drh. Musdalifah, M.Biomed. 4. drh. A. Tri Julyana Eka Astuty, M.Sc. 5. drh. Muh. Ardiansyah Nurdin, M.Si. 6. drh. A. Rifqatul Ummah, M.Sc. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course covers the basics of veterinary surgery, including handling and restraining animals for surgery, an introduction to surgical instruments, the use of anesthesia, health conditions and disorders that require surgery, and pre-operative to post-operative procedures. Relation to curriculum: This course introduces essential surgical skills and procedures, providing a critical foundation for advanced surgical training and clinical practice in subsequent semesters. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Project-based learning Laboratory practice (170 minutes per week) |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 136 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) 4. Laboratory practice (45.33 hours) |
| Credit points | 3 credit points (equivalent to 4.53 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 | Veterinary Topographic Anatomy |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to (1) demonstrate a responsible, independent, disciplined, creative, and professional attitude in conducting diagnostic analyses and performing surgical procedures on animals; (2) explain the sequence of surgical procedures on animals, from surgical preparation to post-operative management, in accordance with surgical science standards; and (3) implement various basic surgical techniques based on veterinary surgical standards, from surgical preparation to post-operative care. |
| Contents | 1. Restraint techniques for surgery and blood collection in pets and wild animals 2. Restraint techniques for surgery and blood collection in large animals and aquatic animals 3. Anesthesia and anesthetic drugs 4. Types of threads, needles, and suture patterns in surgery 5. Vulnus, contusions, and open wounds that require suturing, as well as wound healing and wound care processes 6. Types of bleeding, techniques for stopping bleeding, types of shock, and post-operative shock management 7. Pre-operative sterilization and disinfection, and asepsis procedures in surgery 8. Laparotomy, ovariohysterectomy, and castration in pets 9. Fractures, luxation, and dysplasia 10. Body fluids, dehydration, intravenous fluids, and fluid therapy |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Theory exam 2. Laboratory practice exam |
| 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. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Lorenz, MD. and Cornelius LM. 1987. Small Animal Medical Diagnosis. JB. Lippin Cott Company. 2. Mayer R., Lacroix JV. And Hoskin HP., 1957. Canine Surgery. American Veterinary Publication. 3. Bojrab MJ., 1975. Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery. Lea and Feabiger, Philadelphia 4. Bojrab, MJ., 1981. Pathophysiology in Small Animal Surgery. Lea and Feabiger. Philadelphia. 5. Turner AS. And Wraith CW., 1982. Techniques in Large Animal Surgery. Lea and Feabiger. Philadelphia. 6. Brinker and Piernattei, FLO. Small Animal Orthopedic and Fracture Treatment. 7. Knecht, Allen, Williams and Johnson. Fundamental Techniques in Veterinary Surgery. 8. Summer Gand Smith. Decision Making in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. |