BIOL 1005- Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
Course Description
A one-year laboratory course developed primarily for students in the Veterinary Technician major/Veterinary Science major programs. The course uses a systems approach to study comparative vertebrate anatomy and physiology. The emphasis is on domestic animals such as the dog, cat, bird, horse, ruminant, rat and mouse. Anatomy is taught primarily in the laboratory and physiology primarily in the classroom.
Week
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Course Topics
Introduction Animal classification/body plans The mammalian cell Cell division Water and Body chemistry Tissues: epithelial tissue Tissues: connective tissue Tissues: muscle tissue and nervous tissue Body cavities and membranes Integumentary System Skeletal system: bone structure and function Skeletal system: axial skeleton Skeletal system: appendicular skeleton Skeletal system: species specific modifications Skeletal system: joints Muscular system: muscle structure and function Muscular system: head and trunk muscles Muscular system: muscles of the thoracic and pelvic limbs Nervous system: organization, structure and function Nervous system: nerve impulses and nerve classification Nervous system: brain and brain protection |