agr1eap equine anatomy and physiology
EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
AGR1EAP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces the principles of functional anatomy and physiology of themajor equine body systems from the microscopic level to the horse as anintegrated entity.Key topics include: the functional anatomy and physiology of major body systems, thephysiological mechanisms utilized when responding to environmental, stress and health challenges and development of skills including health and safety requirements of an anatomical laboratory, and basic laboratory dissections, procedures andcalculations. Practical horse activities will also be undertaken to apply anatomy and physiology learning.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE or must obtain Subject Co-ordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is taught at the Epping campus of Melbourne. Students are expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures License and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Practical classes may be held at a number of different properties, some owned by Melbourne Polytechnic and others covered by Memorandums of Understanding with Melbourne Polytechnic. Students will need to make their own way to the practical sites at their own cost. Students should also be aware that practical classes in this subject form is part of the assessment.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Horse anatomy: a coloring atlas | Prescribed | Kainer, RO & McCracken, TO 1998 | 2ND EDN, ALPINE PUBLICATIONS, COLORADO |
| Readings | Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians | Recommended | Colville, TP & Bassert, JM 2016 | 3RD EDN, ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MI |
| Readings | Anatomy and 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 | Recommended | Dyce, K, Sack, W & Wensing, C 2010 | 4TH EDN, SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. |
| Readings | Horse anatomy for performance | Recommended | Higgins, G & Martin, S 2012 | DAVID & CHARLES, DEVON. |
| Readings | Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals | Recommended | Reece, WO 2009 | Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA |
| Readings | Illustrated atlas of clinical equine anatomy and common disorders of the horse | Recommended | Riegel, R & Hakola, S 2004 | 2ND EDN, EQUISTAR PUBLICATIONS, MARYSVILLE, OH. |
| Readings | Sport horse conformation | Recommended | Schacht, C 2012 | J A ALLEN, LONDON. |
| Readings | The horse conformation handbook | Recommended | Thomas, H 2005 | STOREY BOOKS, VERMONT. |
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 will be used to deliver theoretical knowledge and provide relevant examples; tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to undertake self-directed learning and/or apply knowledge through problem solving activities; practical will provide students with dissection and live animal based learning.
02. Identify and describe the functional anatomy and physiology of the major equine body systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures will be used to deliver theoretical knowledge and provide relevant examples; tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to undertake self-directed learning and/or apply knowledge through problem solving activities; practical will provide students with dissection and live animal based learning.
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 will be used to deliver theoretical knowledge and provide relevant examples; tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to undertake self-directed learning and/or apply knowledge through problem solving activities; practical will provide students with dissection and live animal based learning.
04. Work safely, efficiently and cooperatively in a group anatomy laboratory.
- Activities:
- Practical will provide students with dissection and live animal based learning.
05. Use external landmarks and knowledge of underlying anatomy to evaluate the conformation of horses and relate form to function.
- Activities:
- Lectures will be used to deliver theoretical knowledge and provide relevant examples; tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to undertake self-directed learning and/or apply knowledge through problem solving activities; practical will provide students with dissection and live animal based learning.
Subject options
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Epping, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Delivered as either face-to-face or as a prerecorded lecture"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.0 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities or other suitable equine facilities. Practical classes will be capped at 20 per class. Where more than 20 enrolments extra practical classes will be scheduled."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered as self-directed learning tasks to be completed from prescribed texts or on line using student management systems"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six online quizzes (1,200-word equivalent) | Each of equal value (200-words equivalent), one quiz every 2 weeks | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| One practical report (1,800-words) | Based on live horse anatomical, and cadaver dissection practical classes | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One 1.5-hour written examination (1,500-words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |