By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the 
ability to identify and describe the function of a variety of systems 
including urinary, reproductive, endocrine, immune and nervous as 
well as the organs of special sense, and the common integument of 
companion animals. 


Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to:

1. Discuss the structure and function of the urinary system.
2. Compare and contrast the reproductive systems of the dog,   
   cat, bird and horse.
3. Describe the location and function of the endocrine glands.
4. Describe the location and mechanics of the nervous system.
5. Explain the importance and function of the organs of special
   sense.
6. Discuss the components of the immune system and describe
   their function.
7. Describe the structure and function of the common integument
   and its derivatives. 
8. Describe the major components, functions and electrical
   conductivity of the cardiovascular system.

Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Written Exams (2x25%)			  50%
Laboratory Reports/Assignments (2X5%)     10%
Laboratory Assessments (4x10%)            40%

TOTAL				         100%

Students must pass (60%) both the lecture and lab components to pass 
the course. A passing grade of 60% (C) is required to be considered 
for promotion within this program. 

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL  
 
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the School of Community and Liberal Studies.  
            
1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and 
times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for 
submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the 
professor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed 
tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations are 
awarded a mark of zero.  If an extension or make-up opportunity is 
approved by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may be 
revised by subsequent performance.  The penalty for late submission 
of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five 
business days (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after 
which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day 
that the college is open for business, whether the student has 
scheduled classes that day or not.  

3. Students, who miss a test or in-class activity or assignment or 
fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional 
circumstances, are required to notify their professor in advance of 
the class whenever possible.  A make-up test may be supplied for 
students who provide an acceptable explanation of their absence 
and/or acceptable documentation explaining their absence (e.g., a 
medical certificate). All make-up tests are to be written at a time 
and place specified by the professor upon the student's return. 
Alternately, students may be given an opportunity to earn the 
associated marks by having a subsequent test count for the 
additional marks. Exceptional circumstances may result in a 
modification of due dates for assignments.

4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be 
submitted at the beginning of class. 

5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual 
effort unless, the professor specifies otherwise.

6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions 
regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of 
individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, and 
make available to their professor, if requested, a copy of all 
assignments and working notes until the course grade has been 
finalized.  

7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 

8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical 
lab and field components in order to pass the course.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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