VETN 115 - Anat Phys Domestic Animals
PREREQUISITES: VETN100 - Introduction to Veterinary Professions and Program Chair Approval
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4.5 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 4.5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3 LECTURE HOURS MAX: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 3 LAB HOURS MAX: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 96 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MAX: 96
This course covers the form and function of animal bodies and examines the anatomical and physiological differences between selected species. This course includes a lab where skeletons and cadaver specimens are studied. There is a focus on microscopic anatomy and anatomy and physiology of bones, muscles, and skin as well as the digestive, nervous, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. This course also involves the study of the special sense organs.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
1. Discuss the chemical building blocks of major biological molecules.
2. Describe the link between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
3. Contrast the structure and function of major body systems (e.g., skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, and reproductive) among companion animals and selected livestock species.
4. Explain how disease and disorders disrupt the homeostasis of each of the above body systems and discuss how common veterinary medical treatments are used to restore homeostasis.
5. Identify and describe the anatomy of the major body systems for cats, dogs and horses using prepared slides, skeletons, models and dissections.
6. Use standard anatomical terms to describe body directions, regions and sectioning planes.
7. Identify major anatomical landmarks used to assess patient health during physical exams.
8. Demonstrate proficiency at the use of the microscope as a clinical instrument.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - * Macromolecules
* Cells, cellular structure
* Levels of biological organization: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
* Stucture and function of major body systems: skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, endocrine, nervous
* Comparative anatomy and physiology between companion animals and selected livestock species
* Homeostasis
* Disease processes and resulting pathology
* Cellular signaling
* Cellular transport
* Dissection, identification and description of anatomy of major body systems
* Dissection techniques
* Lab safety
* Microscope usage and maintenance
* Anatomical directions and terminology
GRADING POLICY
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = <60
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