? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : VET-P-P00916

This module provides a framework on which later modules can build. The module will comprise 5 topics:
- Cardiovascular physiology
- Respiratory physiology
- Fluid homeostasis and the kidney
- Inflammation
- Immunology

Within these subject areas, specific examples will be chosen to illustrate key areas of relevance to equine husbandry, performance and medicine.

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Home subject area

Equine Science, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 09:00 17:00 Med+Vet

? Additional Class Information : Tue

Understand the principles of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology;
Be aware of the key issues in fluid homeostasis as applied to equine medicine;
Be able to explain the causes and mechanisms of inflammation;
Grasp the overall concept of immunology.

2 hour examination (100% of the course)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel : (0131 6)51 3914
Email : Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel : (0131 6)51 3393
Email : jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience

School Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/