VNUR20190

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student will:
have a greater understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive and urinary systems in veterinary species* and should be able to:
-explain the normal structure and function of these systems
-describe the basic anatomy and physiological concepts of these systems
-identify the major anatomical subdivisions within the the body and their components
-demonstrate anatomical location in a living animal and an anatomical specimen
-explain the physiological mechanisms taught
-explain basic biochemistry underpinning metabolism, fluid balance and nutrition
-appreciate comparative anatomy and physiology
* veterinary species refers to small animals (e.g. dog, cat) and large animals (e.g. horse, cow)

Indicative Module Content:

Comparative anatomy and physiology of the following systems in commonly seen veterinary species and exotics:
-Respiratory system
-Cardiovascular system (including circulation)
-Urogenital systems
-Digestive system of ruminants and non-ruminants.

Basic Biochemistry Principles and those underpinning
-Nutrition, fluid balance and metabolism.
-Problem-based learning

Practicals and ePracticals
-Structure, function and location of the systems covered in the module
-Histology of selected systems covered in the module

Conversation classes
-To discuss a paper on the topics covered in the module

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

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

Students should have attended CHEM00020 Introductory Chemistry.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Week 8: Group/Class feedback will be provided to the students on the mid-term exam in week 7. The answers will be given to all of the questions and pointers on where students struggled/lost marks (in general). Personal feedback will be offered to the whole class and those who failed and got D grades will be encouraged to meet with lecturers to learn how to improve their grades. Continuous Assessment During the trimester. Once practical continuous assessments quizzes have been submitted, the answers will be provided to all students who submitted the assessment. This includes answers to longer written questions, so students understand the standard of answer required for the end of term assessment. Individual feedback will be provided on request.