Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Veterinary Form and Function
Code LIFE215
Coordinator Dr R MacDiarmid
Veterinary Education
R.Macdiarmid@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE118  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
LIFE344; LIFE341 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24
One hour lectures to introduce key concepts
          24
Timetable (if known) Scheduled hours refers to timetabled lectures and unscheduled hours refers to guided reading time, revision sessions and use of online discussion boards.
  		           
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2hr  Semester 2  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Exam 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2 hr  Semester 2  20  Yes    Online tests Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 1 will be written examination by unseen assessments (i.e. MCQs, SAQs and integrative/synoptic questions). Assessment 2 will be in-course objective assessments (i.e. online MCQs).  

Aims

 

This module aims to 
  • Provide students with an understanding of the functional anatomy of the dog, and enable them to apply this knowledge to compare the anatomy and physiology with that of other species of veterinary interest. 
  • Enable students to apply knowledge of normal functional anatomy to understand how disruption of these systems can result in disease.

 
 

Learning Outcomes

Describe and identify the development, structure and function of the major body systems in the dog, to include; reproductive/endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/respiratory and digestive/excretory.
Compare and contrast the structure and function of these systems (where appropriate) with those in the major species of veterinary interest.
Explain relationships between gross anatomy, microanatomy (cell and tissue structure) and physiological function in the major body systems. 

Explain and recognise how disruption of these systems might result in disease

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - One hour lectures to introduce key concepts

Scheduled hours refers to timetabled lectures and unscheduled hours refers to guided reading time, revision sessions and use of online discussion boards.

Syllabus
1 

The dog will be used as a model to introduce the anatomy and physiology of major body systems. Reference to other species of veterinary interest will be included where appropriate to illustrate comparative differences (i.e carnivore vs herbivore) 


Topic:

Reproductive and endocrine system

Over view of the endocrine system

Development and functional anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems

Reproductive endocrinology of the male and female

Control of reproduction

 

Central nervous system and special senses

Organisation of central and peripheral nervous systems

Comparative functional anatomy of t he CNS (Domestic and wild species)

Comparative functional anatomy of the eye (predator vs prey)

Special senses – olfaction, audition, taste

Cognition: Learning and memory in domestic animals

 

Musculoskeletal system

Introduction to anatomical terms and animal locomotion

Tissue level structure and function of the musculoskeletal system

Forelimb anatomy (bones joints and muscles)

Hindlimb anatomy (bones, joints and muscles)

 

Cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Development of cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Functional anatomy of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Gas exchange and transport

 

Digestion and excretion

Overview of digestion and excretion in the domestic species

Functional anatomy of the excretory system

Functional anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system

Comparative digestive anatomy and physiology

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List: