VNUR10160 Anatomy & Physiology for Vet Nursing I

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module deals with the anatomy and physiology of species commonly seen in veterinary practice. It is a core module for stage 1 vet nursing students.

The purpose of this module is to acquire the fundamentals of normal structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) in animals, which underpin the knowledge required by vet nurses in practice.

Overarching Content covered: the cell and subcellular structure, tissue types, introduction to the microscope, anatomical terminology, the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, the eye, and the ear, the integumentary system and the endocrine system.

The course content is delivered via lectures, weekly group project tutorials (first half of trimester), practicals and independent learning both individually and in groups.

Practicals are mandatory and pre-practical content will be provided and should be read in advance.

Assessment involves a group presentation (25%), an individual write up of the group presentation topic (15%) continuous assessment - post practical assessment (10%), and a 1 hour short answer question/MCQ end of trimester assessment (50%).

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student will be able to:

-classify the tissue types and epithelium types found in the body
-identify tissue types and epithelium types by examining microscope images
-define anatomical locations using correct anatomical terminology
-describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the body systems taught
-explain the physiological processes of the body systems taught
-identify anatomical structures taught and determine their location in an anatomical specimen
-explore, find and appraise suitable literature to support the facts in their presentation by applying skills learned in this module and in Vet Skills A.
-write and reference a short essay on their group presentation topic
-evaluate and critically appraise fellow students on their group presentations by providing anonymous feedback

Indicative Module Content:

Cell biology: structure and ultrastructure
Structure and function of the epithelium
Musculoskeletal system and joints
Nervous System including a focus on the eye and ear
Endocrine system
Integumentary system

Practical
How to use a microscope
Anatomical terminology
Comparative anatomy of the systems taught

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Small Group

6
Conversation Class

2
Practical

5
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Online Learning

12
Total

115
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures

Anatomy and Histology (Microscopy) Practicals with Pre-Practical preparation required (watching a video).

Group Work which will involve active learning (finding, reading appraising literature, creating a presentation)

Student group presentations

Short essay writing (including referencing)

Peer feedback 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

Students cannot be awarded credit for this module if they have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher, further or secondary education.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
VET10150 - Basic structure & function, VET20160 - Exotic Species


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: After each of the 4 practicals a short assignment based on the practical will be submitted. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Group Project: Groups work together to research an anatomy & physiology topic on a system studied this trimester and prepare a presentation.
Group Presentation with Questions.
Every group member must present.		 Week 9 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

25
Examination: 1 hour end of trimester assessment
Including MCQs and short answer questions (1 paragraph/answer)		 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Essay: Short referenced essay from each student on the topic of their group presentation.
This essay must include the anatomy and physiology of the system chosen for the group presentation topic.		 Week 10 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided as follows: 1. For continuous assessment online automated feedback will be provided. 2. For the group presentation, the group will be provided with feedback from graders and feedback from peer evaluation. 3. For the individual write up (essay), students will be provided with individual feedback on their essay. This will be given through BrightSpace. 4. Where requested, additional feedback will be provided by the module co-ordinator.

Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook (3rd Edition)
Authors: Victoria Aspinall, Melanie Cappello
Paperback ISBN: 9780702057359

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians (3rd Edition)
Authors: Thomas Colville, Joanna Bassert
Paperback ISBN: 9780323227933
Name Role
Professor Deirdre Campion Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Daniel Crean Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Judith Evers Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Margot Labberté Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Fiona McCartney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alison Reynolds Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jane Brennan Tutor
Mr Marc Farrelly Tutor
Dr Bridget Hogg Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Delphi MacWhite-Begg Tutor
Ms Catherine McCarney Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor