AGRI 206 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

1. List the basic requirements of the animal body to sustain life.
2. Describe the structural hierarchy and levels of organization of the animal body.
3. Describe the structure and function of the organ systems.
4. Communicate in anatomical, directional and medical terminology.
5. Have a basic understanding of the chemistry of life.
6. Describe how basic genetics affects physiological development and reproduction.
7. Identify and describe four classes of tissues in the body.
8. Describe the structure, function, and location of the integumentary system.
9. Describe the structure, function, and location of the skeletal system.
10. Describe the structure, function, and location of the muscular system.
11. Describe the structure and function of the brain and nervous system.
12. Describe the structure, function, location, and secretions of the endocrine glands.
13. Describe the structure, function, and location of the heart and major blood vessels.
14. Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.
15. Describe the structure and function of the digestive system.
16. Identify and describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
17. Describe the structure and function of the reproductive and mammary systems.
18. Explain how nutrients function in metabolism, energy balance, and hormonal control.
19. Demonstrate proper use and understanding of: laboratory safety procedures; laboratory equipment such as microscopes, dissecting instruments, and physiological instrumentation; and analyses.
20. Demonstrate dissection skills.

• Lecture
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Endocrine system
• Chemical basis of Life
• Cardiovascular system
• Cells Respiratory system
• Cellular Metabolism
• Digestive system
• Tissues
• Urinary system
• Integumentary System
• Reproductive system
• Skeletal System
• Nervous System
• Muscular System
• The avian body
• The ruminant body
• The monogastric body
• Laboratory content (Suggested topics/activities)
• Structure and location of endocrine glands
• Structure and location of the major muscles
• Structure and location of the major bones
• Hormone activities
• Anatomy of the heart, including heart dissection
• Identification of major arteries and veins
• Critical thinking questions related to immunity
• Anatomy and histology of the respiratory system using models, slides, and/or dissection
• Lung volumes
• Urinalysis
• Anatomy and histology of the urinary system, including kidney dissection
• Anatomy and histology of the digestive system using models, slides, and/or dissection
• Digestive enzyme activity
• Anatomy and histology of the reproductive system using models, slides, and/or dissection
• Anatomy and physiology of the brain

 
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