EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

AGR1EAP

2020

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 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 and calculations. Practical activities will be undertaken to apply the knowledge on horse anatomy and physiology.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/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 part of the assessment

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Introduction to horse biology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Davies, Z

Year: 2005

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Publisher: Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.

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Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Reece, WO

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell, Ames, IA

ISBN: N/A

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Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Akers, RM & Denbow, DM

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: WILEY BLACKWELL, AMES, IOWA

ISBN: N/A

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The horse conformation handbook

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Thomas, H

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: STOREY BOOKS, VERMONT.

ISBN: N/A

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Illustrated atlas of clinical equine anatomy and common disorders of the horse

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Riegel, R & Hakola, S

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: EQUISTAR PUBLICATIONS MARYSVILLE, OH

ISBN: N/A

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Horse anatomy for performance

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Higgins, G & Martin, S

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: DAVID & CHARLES, DEVON.

ISBN: N/A

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Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Colville, TP & Bassert, JM

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MI

ISBN: N/A

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Sport horse conformation

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Schacht, C

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: PUBLICATIONS, MARYSVILLE, OH

ISBN: N/A

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Textbook of veterinary anatomy

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Dyce, K, Sack, W & Wensing, C

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN

Publisher: SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ISBN: N/A

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Horse anatomy: a coloring atlas

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Kainer, RO & McCracken, TO

Year: 1998

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: ALPINE PUBLICATIONS, COLORADO

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and describe locations and structures on and within a horse's body using anatomical and lay terminologies.

02. Identify and describe the functional anatomy and physiology of the major equine body systems.

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.

04. Work safely, efficiently and cooperatively in a group anatomy laboratory.

05. Use external landmarks and knowledge of underlying anatomy to evaluate the conformation of horses and relate form to function.

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 pre-recorded lecture

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.00 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 there are more than 20 enrolments, extra practical classes will be scheduled.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Six online quizzes (1,200-word equivalent). Each of equal value (200-words equivalent), one quiz every 2 weeks	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Laboratory manual (1,800-words). Based on live horse anatomical, and cadaver dissection practical classes	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1.5-hour written examination (1,500-words equivalent)	N/A	Central exam	Individual	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5