The Animal Body (U03447)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : VET-1-TAB

This course focuses on integrated anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as they relate to the body systems in the normal animal. The course is taught using clinical cases in a blended learning format, with keynote lectures plus associated directed- self learning, small group work, practicals and tutorials to guide learning and understanding of the normal structure and function of the animal body. Topographical anatomy, locomotion and reproduction will be shared with BVM&S 1st and 2nd year students. The course will also include introductory clinical methods practical classes.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

BVMS, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 12 hour(s) per week for 24 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to discuss, principles of small and large animal topographical anatomy
Demonstrate an understanding of gross and basic microscopic structure of the body systems
Describe and discuss the physiological principles of homeostasis
Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the anatomical, functional and biochemical aspects of the body systems
Apply basic clinical techniques to the investigation of body system function.

Assessment Information

Semester 1: end of semester examination (30%)
Semester 2: end of semester examination (50%)
In course assessment (20%)

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	Module I: Written	2 hour(s) 30 minutes
2ND	August	1	Module I: Written	2 hour(s) 30 minutes
2ND	August	2	Module II: Written	2 hour(s) 45 minutes