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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2013
Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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Equivalents:
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Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Course
Name (short): Animal Anatomy & Physiology
School: Community and Liberal Studies
Program(s):
Animal Care
Program Coordinator(s):
Amanda Maknyik
Course Leader or Contact: Jodie Cranstoun
Originator: Mariola Kerepesi
Designate: Mariola Kerepesi
Version: 8.0
Status: Approved (APPR)
Calendar Description
Students will be introduced to the anatomical structure and
physiology of all body systems of mammals to develop an
understanding and awareness of disease prevention, detection and
treatment for animals in their care.
Typical Instructional Format
Lecture
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42.0 |
Total hours: |
42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
Retain course outlines for possible future use in support of credit
applications at other educational institutions.
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Detailed Description
Students will be introduced to the anatomical structure and
physiology of all body systems of mammals to develop an
understanding and awareness of disease prevention, detection and
treatment for animals in their care. Students will be introduced to
the study of animal morphology and physiology, beginning from the
smallest biological unit of the cell and extending to the skeletal
and muscular systems, followed by the circulatory, respiratory,
nervous, sensory, integumentory, digestive, urinary and
reproductive systems.
Program Context
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Animal Care |
Program Coordinator: Amanda Maknyik |
This course is considered to
be essential to the program
because it prepares the
student to work with injured
or diseased animals in order
to provide appropriate care.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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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.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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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.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
X
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Communication
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
X
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Amanda Maknyik
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
X |
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X |
X |
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Notes: N/A
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2013
Professor: Jodie Cranstoun
Textbook(s): Essentials of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Aspinall
Applicable student group(s): Animal Care Students
Course Details:1- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomical Planes & Directional Terms
2- Cell Biology
Homework assignment - 5%
3- Skeletal System
In-class activity - 5%
4- Muscular System
Quiz - 5%
5- Circulatory System
In-class activity - 5%
6- Respiratory System
In-class activity - 5%
7- TEST 1 - 25%
8- Integument
Homework assignment - 5%
9- Nervous System
10- Sensory System (eye & ear)
Quiz - 5%
11- Digestive System
In-class activity - 5%
12- Endocrine System
In-class activity - 5%
13 Reproductive & Urinary Systems
Homework assignment - 5%
14- TEST 2 - 25%
Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original,
unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on
work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment
of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will
not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
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