1	Describe the anatomy & physiology of the major systems of the body within the framework of the underlying principle of homeostasis
2	Describe and identify the variations in form and function between selected mammalian and avian species
3	Demonstrate skills in animal handling and experimentation
4	Demonstrate skills in literature analysis, scientific report writing and group study

There is no required text book for this course. Sources used for all learning activities will be referenced and students are encouraged to not only rely on the notes given to them, but also to read more widely using these references as a starting point.

The following textbooks will be useful to you. The recommended textbooks for this course are available for purchase at The Co-op at the University of Adelaide. Alternatively, copies of all books are available at the Roseworthy library:

"Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook" 3rd Ed. V. Aspinall and M. Cappello (Elsevier)

"Principles of Human Physiology" 3rd Ed. WG Germann and CL Stanfield (Pearson Benjamin Cummings)

Obviously this text is human-oriented, but the principles apply to all animals. This text is particularly valuable because it includes a CDROM of interactive educational tools.

"Basic Histology: Text and Atlas" 13th Ed. LC Junqueira and J Carneiro. (Mcgraw Hill)


Other text that may be useful for your study: 

"Textbook of Veterinary Physiology" 4th Ed. J Cunningham and B. Klein. (Saunders, Elsevier)

"Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy" 4th Ed. Dyce, KM, Sack, WO and Wensing, CJG. (2010) Philadelphia, Pa.; London: Saunders.

Students should consult their Roseworthy Student Handbook (available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/vetsci/) for information on the facilities available to them including the Roseworthy Campus Library Student Computing Suites;
IT support and wireless access.

MyUni: Teaching materials (including online pre-labs) and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website (http://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/).

This course will be delivered by the following means:

Face to face contact (average week):
• Up to 6 hours per day in a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. During the semester there is one full-day practical sessions.

The course uses a range of resources such as interactive lectures, tutorials and practicals as well as assessment tasks, including in-lecture quizzes and group-based case studies. This aims to ensure a clear understanding of concepts and to encompass the diverse learning styles of the student cohort

Outside of face-to-face contact:
Students are expected to be prepared for practical classes and tutorials so that they are able to participate fully

Online resources are available to complement the face-to-face teaching. Informative and interactive pre-labs that are narrated by the lecturers are provided so that students have the opportunity to review them before practical sessions.

Students will be expected to revise course material continuously over the semester in preparation for the end of semester final examination.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

The course content will include the following:

Lecture topics:

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Homeostasis
• Endocrine system
• Nervous system
• Gastrointestinal System
• Hepatic system

Practical topics

• Introcution to Anatomy and Histology
• Cell Membrane Transport
• Glucose Homeostasis
• Thyroid function
• Endocrine anatomy and histology
• Neuroanatomy and histology
• Neurophysiology
• Gastrointestinal anatomy and histology
• Gut Absorption
• Accessory organs to the GIT anatomy and histology
• Liver function

Practical classes within laboratories require a minimum of sneakers and the wearing of a laboratory gown (that will be supplied). You will also need to display your student ID in the holder provided. Students must wear any required safety or protective clothing as directed.

Any practicals that involve animal handling will require appropriate footwear and coveralls. It is likely that at some stage your clothes will be exposed to animal fluids and dirt.

Ethical objection to animal dissection and experimentation will be taken seriously. Such concerns will be solicited during the first week of class. Students who do not wish to be involved in animal dissection or experimentation will not be disadvantaged or discriminated against in any way. Alternative modes of learning will be supplied to these students.

Assessment task	Task type	Weighting	Hurdle?	Learning Outcome	Due
Practical Report	Summative	10%	No	1, 2, 3, 4	Week 5
Practical Assessment	Formative Summative	0% 20%	No	1, 2, 3	Weekly
Quizzes	Formative Summative	0% 10%	No	1, 2	Weeks 5, 7, 10 and 13
Integrative Physiology Report/Video	Summative	30%	No	1, 2, 4	Week 13
Theory exam	Summative	30%	Yes	1, 2	End of Semester

Assessment Item with hurdle	% needed to meet hurdle	Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle?	Details of additional assessment
Theory Exam	40%	Yes	A supplementary final examination.

Attendance at practicals and tutorials is compulsory. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence from a class by submitting the application form, with appropriate supporting documentation, to the Course Co-ordinator. Application forms can be downloaded from https://sciences.adelaide.edu.au/study/student-support/forms-and-policies#animal-and-veterinary-sciences-resources

Practical Report (10% of total grade)
Students will prepare a small practical report based on the haematology practical. Class data will be collected and collated for the report.

Practical Assessment (20% of the total grade)
Students submit answers to questions at the end of each practical session and are provided with formative feedback on the answers in addition to receiving grades.

Quizzes (10% of the total grade)
Students will complete a total of 4 quizzes worth 2.5% each over the course of semester. The quizzes are taken online (CANVAS) and will be based on a particular topic recently completed in lectures. Students will be able to assess their understanding of the lecture material through their performance in the quizzes over the semester.

Integrative Physiology Report/Video (30% of the total grade)
Students will work in small groups on a topic of their own choosing, which integrates two of the 4 organ systems covered during the semester. Students will produce a 3000 word report (15%) on their topic as well as 5-7min narrated video on a key aspect of their  research (15%). The Self & Peer Learning & Assessment Tool (SPLAT) is also used by students to assess the contributions of individual members of their team, as well as themselves. This is conducted online, The peer assessment factor (PAF) is applied to their final grade.

Theory exam (30% of the total grade)
Students will complete a 3 hour final exam.

Penalty Clauses (e.g. Late assignments)
Reports which are late, without medical or compassionate grounds, will NOT be marked and a score of 0 will be entered on the mark sheet. Extensions of deadlines may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Extensions of deadlines should be negotiated with the course coordinator before the assignment is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/ 

Hand-in/Pick-up Location and Recording Procedures
Hard copies of assessment items must be handed into the course collection box at the Reception Desk in the Williams Building, Roseworthy Campus, on or before the due time and date. Electronic copies of assessment items must be handed in via the system noted on the MyUni page. Late items (without an approved application for extension attached) will not be picked and will not be marked. All reports should have a signed cover sheet (available on MyUni and at the Reception Desk) attached to your report.

Provision of Feedback to Students
Marked reports will be returned as soon as possible after the due date in the next available practical class. Feedback on assignments will be via annotations on reports. Should students wish to have verbal feedback on assignments an appointment should be made with the course co-ordinator. Any assessment items not collected by the end of the examination period for Semester 1 will be destroyed.

Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.