Systems Biology (P02898)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P00916

This course provides a framework on which later courses 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.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : This course will be delivered on-line through Web CT

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of cardiovascular physiology;
Understand the principles of 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;
Be able to critique current research in these areas.