agr1eap equine anatomy and physiology
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.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis 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 requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAkers, RM & Denbow, DM
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY BLACKWELL, AMES, IOWA
ISBNN/A
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The horse conformation handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorThomas, H
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSTOREY BOOKS, VERMONT.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Illustrated atlas of clinical equine anatomy and common disorders of the horse
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRiegel, R & Hakola, S
Year2004
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherEQUISTAR PUBLICATIONS MARYSVILLE, OH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Horse anatomy for performance
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHiggins, G & Martin, S
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDAVID & CHARLES, DEVON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorColville, TP & Bassert, JM
Year2016
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MI
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Source locationN/A
Sport horse conformation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSchacht, C
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPUBLICATIONS, MARYSVILLE, OH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Textbook of veterinary anatomy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDyce, K, Sack, W & Wensing, C
Year2010
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherSAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Horse anatomy: a coloring atlas
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKainer, RO & McCracken, TO
Year1998
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherALPINE PUBLICATIONS, COLORADO
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Introduction to horse biology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavies, Z
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBlackwell Publishing, Oxford.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorReece, WO
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley Blackwell, Ames, IA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimuthu 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Six online quizzes (1,200-word equivalent). Each of equal value (200-words equivalent), one quiz every 2 weeks | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Laboratory manual (1,800-words). Based on live horse anatomical, and cadaver dissection practical classes | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1.5-hour written examination (1,500-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |