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 LC Pickavance
Pre-Clinical Department
Lucyp@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ First 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:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 26

         4

 30
Timetable (if known) This refers to timetabled lectures
  		        This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments
  		 
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Exam  2hr  Semester 1  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2 hr  Semester 1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 1 will be written examination by objective 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 develop in students:

    Knowledge and understanding of the form and function of dog with reference to large animals.
     

  • The ability to explain the development, structure and function of key body systems in domestic species: reproductive/endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal/locomotor, cardiovascular/respiratory and digestive/excretory.

  • Development of knowledge and understanding in form and function, and the ability to apply, evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems.


    • Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:

     
    Describe the development, structure and function of five body systems in the dog, comparing and contrasting with large domestic species where applicable:   reproductive/endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal/locomotor, cardiovascular/respiratory and digestive/excretory.

    Explain how physiological function, gross anatomy and microanatomy (cell and tissue structure) in these systems relate.

    Demonstrate knowledge of the form and function of domestic mammals through brief discussion, including, where appropriate, reference to other species, and explanation of how this knowledge has been applied to solve species-specific problems.


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    This refers to timetabled lectures

    Assessment -

    This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments

    Syllabus
    1 

    Functional anatomy of the dog will be the model for introduction of these systems in domestic species. Reference to other species (e.g., farm animal, equine) will be included where appropriate and illustrative of comparative differences (carnivore vs herbivore).
     
    Five lecture blocks, each containing 5-6 lectures (26 lectures i n total), will cover the following areas:
     
    1. Development of system X in the embryo
    2. Physiology and underpinning gross anatomy of system X in the adult
    3. Physiology and underpinning  microanatomy (histology) of system X
    Staff: Karen Noble (KN); Lucy Pickavance (LP); Zeeshan Durrani (ZD); Alison Reid (AR); Kieron Salmon (KS); Richard Barrett-Jolley (RBJ). Tutors may be substituted below.
     
    Session
    Tutor
    Topic
     
    Block 1:  Reproductive & Endocrine Systems
    1
    KN
    Overview of the endocrine system
    2
    KN
    Development & functional anatomy of the male & female reproductive systems
    3
    KN
    Reproductive endocrinology of the female
    4
    KN
    Reproductive endocrinology of the male
    5
    KN
    Control of reproduction
     
    Block 2:  Central Nervous System (CNS) & Special Senses
    6
    LP
    Organisational overview of central and peripheral nervous systems
    7
    LP
    Embryological development of the CNS and special senses, including evolutionary overlap in neuroepithelial organs
    8
    LP
    Comparative gross anatomy and function of the CNS, with reference to key wild species and man
    9
    LP
    Comparative functional anatomy of the eye:  predator vs prey
    10
    LP
    Olfaction:  Functional anatomy and role of chemosensing in behaviour
    11
    LP
    Cognition: Learning and memory in companion animals
     
    Block 3:  Musculoskeletal System & Locomotion
    12
    ZD
    Introduction to the fundamental concepts of animal locomotion and the musculoskeletal system
    13
    ZD
    Forelimb anatomy (regions, bones, joints and muscles)
    14
    ZD
    Hindlimb anatomy  (regions, bones, joints and muscles)
    15
    ZD
    Locomotor biomechanics and common gaits
    16
    ZD
    Tissue level structure and function of the musculoskeletal system 
     
    Block 4:  Cardiovascular (CV) & Respiratory Systems
    17
    AR
    Development of CV and respiratory systems
    18
    AR
    Functional anatomy of the CV system
    19
    AR
    Functional anatomy of the respiratory system
    20
    AR
    Gas exchange and transport
    21
    AR
    Interactive integration of CV and respiratory systems
     
    Block 5:  Digestion & Excretion
    22
    KS
    Overview of digestion and excretion in the domestic species
    23
    KS
    Functional anatomy of the head and stomach
    24
    KS
    Functional anatomy of the small and large intestine
    25
    KS
    Functional anatomy of the excretory s ystem
    26
    KS
    Regulation of volume and osmolarity of body fluids
     

    Recommended Texts
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