AN 124 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

1. Define the basic vocabulary associated with general anatomy.
2. Describe the structure and function of tissues.
3. Name, locate and describe all bones in the common livestock species.
4. Name, locate and describe the major muscle groups in common livestock species.
5. Describe the structure and function of the integument and its related structures.
6. Describe the digestive system and differentiate between species based on structure and function.
7. Discuss and differentiate ruminant fermentation and structure and function of the rumen.
8. Explain the pathway of blood travel through the cardiovascular system and all physiology involved.
9. Discuss the role of the lymphatic system within the body.
10. Discuss the form and function of the respiratory system in common livestock species.
11. Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
12. Explain the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as action potentials.
13. Explain how the endocrine system works and interacts with different parts of the body to maintain homeostasis.

Colville, T. P., & Bassert, J. M. (2016). Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary

     technicians (4th ed.). Elsevier.

Reference Texts:

McCracken, T. O., Kainer, R. A., & Spurgeon, T. L. (2006). Spurgeon’s color atlas of large

     animal anatomy: The essentials. Blackwell Publishing.

Popesko, P. (1983). Atlas of topographical anatomy of the domestic animals. W. B. Saunders

    Company.

Riegel, R., & Hakola, S. E. (1996-1999). Illustrated atlas of clinical equine anatomy and

     common disorders of the horse. Equistar Publications.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
This course consists of approximately 42 lecture and 14 lab hours. Classroom instruction includes lectures and videos. Laboratory instruction includes hands-on learning of anatomical structures, and may include the dissection of mammals and the handling of large domestic animals. Students may be required to produce drawings of their observations, as well as answer questions following lab procedures.

Classroom and laboratory attendance is considered vital to the learning process and as significant to the students’ evaluation as examinations and reports.

• Students having a combination of excused and/or unexcused absence of 20 percent or higher for the scheduled course hours will be required to withdraw and will automatically receive a “RW” (required withdrawal) for the course, regardless of any other evaluation results. (RW is a failing grade.).
• An excused absence is one that is verified with your instructor. Verification should be prior to the absence or the next class day following the absence. Verification of the absence may take the form of a note from your doctor/College nurse regarding illness, or a note from another instructor regarding a field trip or other activity, or authorization by your instructor. An unexcused absence is anything NOT verified by the instructor prior to the absence or the next class day following the absence.

It is the students’ responsibility to know their own absentee record.

Normal hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with potential for evening courses, exams or extended field trips. Students are expected to be available for classes during these times.

Content of Course:

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. Tissues
3. Skeletal System
4. Muscular System
5. Integument and Related Structures
6. Digestive System
7. Ruminants
8. Cardiovascular System
9. Lymphatic System
10. Respiratory System
11. Urinary System
12. Nervous System
13. Endocrine System

A minimum mark of 50% is required in the laboratory portion of this course.

Missed Exams:

If, for any reason, a student is unable to write one of the scheduled exams, the weight of that exam is transferred to the Final Exam as long as the instructor is given at least one week notice prior to the exam. This is policy is also applied to exams missed due to illness as long as a doctor’s note is provided. A “make-up” exam is not arranged.

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

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