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VET SC 2510ARW - Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II

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Course Code  VET SC 2510ARW 
Course  Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology II
Coordinating Unit  School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences
Term  Semester 1 2013
Mode  Internal
Level  Undergraduate
Location/s  Roseworthy
Units  3
Contact  Up to 14 hours per week
Prerequisites  BIOLOGY 1510, BIOLOGY 1520 & PHYSICS 1501 or PHYSICS 1508
Corequisites  Not applicable
Incompatible  Not applicable
Assumed Knowledge  Not applicable
Restrictions  Available to B Sc (Veterinary Bioscience) students only
Quota  Not applicable
Course Description The course will introduce anatomical and physiological terminology and principles using a body systems approach in a comparative context, with an emphasis on domestic species. Body systems covered are the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, digestive systems as well as the integument and basic concepts in physiology and anatomy. In anatomy practical classes students will develop skills in dissection and learn to appreciate variation in structure due to species, age, and sex. Students will also study the embryology and histology of body systems and use microscopy and digital resources in some practicals. In physiology practical classes students will study physiological mechanisms and principles using a blending of live animal, isolated animal tissue, human measurements and computer simulations.

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