The Animal Body (1) (U04387)

? Credit Points : 100 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : VET-1-TAB(1)

This course represents the first year of a two-year Animal Body course. Animal Body (1) consists of two modules:

Module 1: Cell to Animal Structure & Function
Three sections:
1. Animal Body Overview: introduction to the adult animal body plan with respect to general anatomy, physiology, and basic tissues; neural and endocrine integration of function; introduction to homeostasis
2. Animal Cell: the molecules of the cell; the management & flow of genetic information; cellular signalling; physiology of excitable cells; cell motility & division; embryology, histogenesis & organogenesis
3. Anatomical Structure & Relationships
small animal limb and topographical anatomy incorporating the skin and derivatives

Module 2: Pathobiology of the Animal Body
basic mechanisms of molecular & cellular pathology, immunology, inflammation and repair; general biology of pathogens including bacteria, viruses and parasites. Host response to infection is covered.

The courses will also include introductory clinical methods practical classes. Lecture material will be reinforced and integrated in practicals, tutorials and computer-aided learning packages.

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 : 20 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

Relating to Module 1 students should be able to:
Explain how the genetic information of the cell is replicated and how the information is used in the synthesis of proteins;
Describe the nature and function of proteins and enzymes;
Integrate detailed knowledge of particular processes to provide a unified view of cellular & tissue function;
Understand how the malfunctioning of normal process can cause cellular pathologies.
Describe the early stages of embryological development, histogenesis and organogenesis;
Understand the properties of the cell membrane and the mechanisms relating to membrane receptors and intracellular signalling;
Understand the properties and physiological events in excitable cells and tissues;
Identify the muscles of animal limbs, knowing their origins, insertions, actions and nerve supplies;
Classify the joints of the locomotor system and explain the motor and sensory effects of injury to the nerves of the limbs;
Identify the main structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis of the small animal and appreciate their position in relation to adjacent structures;
Give a general overview of the nervous and hormonal control mechanisms underlying adult animal body homeostasis.
Relating to Module 2 students should be able to:
Describe and comprehend the important features and mechanisms of pathological processes and understand how these produce disease and clinical signs;
Define and use specialist terminology applied to infectious diseases and their control;
Comprehend the environmental, pathogen and host factors involved in the transmission, persistence, consequences and control of infection;
Describe the pathogenic processes at cellular and molecular levels of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases of animals, including zoonoses;
Correlate causal organisms and mechanisms with resultant pathological alterations, lesions and clinical disease;

Assessment Information

Interim Examination 1 (February): 15% of total for Years 1 and 2 covers Module 1.

Interim Examination 2 (May): 15% of total for Years 1 and 2 covers Module 2.

In-course assessment: 10% of total for Years 1 and 2.

NB Animal Body (2) represents 60% of total marks for Years 1 and 2.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	February	1a	TAB(1) Module 1, Essay Paper (February)	2 hour(s)
1ST	February	1b	TAB (1) Short question paper Module 1(February)	2 hour(s)
1ST	February	1c	TAB(1) Interpretation paper. Module 1(February)	1 hour(s)
1ST	February	1d	TAB(1) Spot paper Module 1 (February)	1 hour(s)
1ST	May	2a	TAB(1) Essay paper Module 2 (May)	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	2b	TAB(1)Short question paper. Module 2 (May)	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	2c	TAB(1) Spot paper Module 2(May)	1 hour(s)
1ST	May	2d	TAB(1) Spot paper Module 2(May)	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	1a	TAB(1)Essay paper Module 1	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	1b	TAB(1) Short question paper (Module 1) resit	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	1c	TAB(1) Module 1 Interpretation Paper	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	1d	TAB(1) Module 1 Spot paper	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	2a	TAB(1) Module 2 Essay paper	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2b	TAB(1) Module 2 Short Question paper	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2c	TAB(1) Module 2 Interpretation paper	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	2d	TAB(1) Module 2 Spot paper	1 hour(s)