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VET10100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Intro to the Practical Apps of Veterinary Anatomy & Comparative Topographical Anatomy of the Thorax (VET10100)

Subject:
Veterinary Medicine
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Veterinary Medicine
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Colm Reid
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides an introduction to the practical and applied aspects of veterinary anatomy through small group dissection projects aimed at relating anatomical structures to a clinical, surgical, or biological problem. It will also cover the anatomy of the structures encompassing the walls and contents of the thoracic cavity of farm animal species as well as the dog and cat. Key areas covered include: the structure and function of the thoracic skeleton, thoracic musculature, thoracic cavity and pleura, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastro- intestinal tract within the thoracic cavity, innervation of the thoracic cavity and the lymphatic system. It also includes an introduction to: the clinical examination of the thoracic cavity; thoracic radiography and thoracic surgery.

***Please check and be aware if this module is a prerequisite (Academic Regulation 3.27(a)) for any future modules.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: (1) Describe the overall topographical, comparative and functional anatomy of the thorax in the domestic veterinary species inclduing dog and cat(2) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the subdivisions, organs, blood supply, innervation and lymph drainage within the thoracic cavity. (3) Describe the topographical relationships of all organs and structures comprising this region of the body. (4) Relate the above to the basic radiographic anatomy, histology and live anatomy of the region through an ability to accurately describe and identify all organs and structures and define their relationships. (5) Work as part of a team to research, retrieve, critically analyse, and apply anatomical information.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Tutorial

12
Practical

24
Total

126

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Group Based Projects
Active Tasked Based Learning
Practical Dissections

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET10150 - Basic structure & function

Additional Information:
VET 10150 - Basic Structure and Function: co-requisite

Equivalents:
Intro to Prac Apps of Vet Anat (VAN10030)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

A individual feed back session is organised for all students within 2 week of assessments

Name Role
Mr David Kilroy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Arun Kumar Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Margot Labberté Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alison Reynolds Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cliona Skelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Michail Vagias Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Deirdre Campion Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White Tutor
Mr Daniel O'Sullivan Tutor
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor
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