agr1eap equine anatomy and physiology
EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
AGR1EAP
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces the principles of functional anatomy and physiology of the major equine body systems from the microscopic level to the horse as an integrated entity. Key topics include: the functional anatomy and physiology of major body systems, the physiological mechanisms utilised when responding to environmental, stress and health challenges and develoment of skills including health and safety requireiments of an anatomical laboratory, and basic laboratory dissections, procedures and calculations
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This elective subject is offered subject to demand. Students are expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Horse anatomy: a coloring atlas, 2nd edn | Recommended | Kainer, RO & McCracken, TO 1998 | Alpine Publications, Colorado |
| Readings | Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians, 3rd edn | Recommended | Colville, TP & Bassert, JM 2016 | Elsevier, St Louis, MI |
| Readings | Anatomy & physiology of domestic animals | Recommended | Akers, RM & Denbow, DM 2013 | Wiley Blackwell, Ames, Iowa |
| Readings | Introduction to horse biology | Recommended | Davies, Z 2005 | Blackwell Publishing, Oxford. |
| Readings | Textbook of veterinary anatomy, 4th edn | Recommended | Dyce, K, Sack, W & Wensing, C 2010 | Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. |
| Readings | Anatomy and physiology of farm animals, 7th edn | Recommended | Frandson, R, Wilke, W & Fails | Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA. |
| Readings | Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, 4th edn | Recommended | Reece, WO 2009 | Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA |
| Readings | Illustrated atlas of clinical equine anatomy and | Recommended | Riegel, R & Hakola, S 2004 | Equistar Publications, Marysville, OH. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and describe locations and structures on and within a horse's body using anatomical and lay terminologies.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and practicals
02. Identify and describe the functional anatomy and physiology of the major equine body systems
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and practicals
03. Integrate knowledge of the functional anatomy and physiology of the major body systems to explain the physiological response of a horse to environmental and health challenges
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and practicals
04. Work safely, efficiently and cooperatively in a group anatomy laboratory.
- Activities:
- Practicals
Subject options
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Epping, 2018, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 29 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
"Flipped classroom # online recorded lectures"
PracticalWeek: 29 - 42
Eight 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"8 x 3 hour practical Classes per study period. (Semester)
Held at Epping and Northern Lodge (Melbourne Polytechnic, Eden Park)"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 42
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via online.
"Tasks to be completed from prescribed texts or on line using student management systems"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (6 x 5%), equivalent to 1000 words) | Multiple quizzes throughout semester. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Laboratory Manual /Record (1500 words). | Based on anatomical and dissection practicals | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Written exam (2 hours, 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |