Transcript title
Veterinary AP II
Credits
4
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
60
Lecture hours
30
Lab hours
30
Prerequisites
VT 101, VT 102, VT 103 and VT 117.
Corequisites
VT 108, VT 110, VT 114.
Course Description
Second of two courses covering the structure and function of animal bodies and the anatomical and physiological differences between domestic species. Continues the study of the interrelationship of organ systems, including the endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems.
Course learning outcomes
1. Describe the anatomy of the ear and eye and the physiology of the special sense organs.
2. Identify the structure and describe the basic metabolic processes of the organ systems.
3. Describe the basic function and structure of the digestive system on a comparative basis between animal species and compare and contrast the digestive physiology of non-ruminants with ruminants.
4. Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system including clinically relevant hormones and the anatomical differences between species.
5. Describe the cardiovascular and lymphatic system structures, path of blood flow, and explain the differences between veins and arteries.
6. Explain the function of the upper and lower respiratory systems.
7. Describe the male and female reproductive system structure and function and compare between species of animals.
Content outline
- Lecture
- Sense Organs
- Cardiovascular System
- Blood
- Lymph and Immunity
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Nutrients and Metabolism
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
- Pregnancy, Development, and Lactation
- Urinary System
- Lab
- Sense Organs
- Peripheral Nerves/Vessels
- Heart
- Blood, Internal Blood Vessels
- Respiratory
- Digestive
- Endocrine
- Reproductive
- Urinary
Required materials
Textbook, Lab Manual and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Online Software.
