Critical Course Performance:

At the end of this course the student will be able to accurately 
identify the anatomical features of cats and dogs and be able to 
explain the structure and functions of the various body parts and 
body systems.


Learning Outcomes

1.    Identify anatomical planes and directional terms on animals 
      presented for examination.
2.    Explain the principles of cell biology.
3.    Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system.
4.    Describe the structure and function of muscles.
5.    Describe signs of lameness in the gaits of animals.
6.    Describe the structure and function of the cardio-vascular 
      system
7.    Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.
8.    Describe the structure and function of the nervous system.
9.    Describe the structure and function of the sensory system,
      with a focus on the eye and ear.
10.   Describe the structure and funtion of the integument and its   
      derivatives.
11.   Describe the structure and function of the digestive system.
12.   Describe the structure and function of the urogenital systems.
13.   Demonstrate respect and consideration for others and work with 
      confidence in a clinical setting as part of a team.

TESTS 2 x 25% each  (Lesson 7 and lesson 14):             50%

In-class activities, assignments, 10 x 5%:                50%

                                              TOTAL:     100%

TEST AND ASSESSMENT 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. The professor will specify in writing, test dates, times, due 
dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and 
projects. 

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. Similarly, 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:

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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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