227108

Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy

An overview of the anatomy of domestic animals. Following an introduction to the general principles of anatomy, the structure and function of each major organ system is considered at a basic level, with an emphasis on veterinary clinical relevance.

Course code

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227108

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

100-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Veterinary Science

Course planning information

Course notes

For students enrolled in the BVSc programme only. Students will be required to be at Massey University until the end of each semester. Travel plans should therefore be made on the basis of being at Massey until the semester end date unless the Undergraduate Office advises that an earlier departure will be permitted.

Attendance at all practical classes and successful completion of all assessments is a requirement to pass the course. A mark of at least 70% is required to pass each assessment, however overall, this is a pass/fail course.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Use appropriate terminology to describe, and communicate in writing the structure and location of the major organ systems of domestic animals.
  • 2 Recognise the normal appearance of major organ systems on images, such as diagrams, photographs and radiographs.
  • 3 Relate the structure of major organ systems to their function at a cellular and organ level.
  • 4 Compare and contrast the structure of major organ systems in different species of domestic animals.
  • 5 Relate the structure and location of major organ systems to the appropriate methods for investigating the organ system in the live animal.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 3 4 5 30%
Test 1 2 3 4 5 30%
Participation 2 0%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 5 40%
Supplementary 1 2 3 4 5 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY TEXTBOOK

Author
VICTORIA ASPINALL AND MELANIE CAPPELLO
ISBN
9781789241150
Edition
FOURTH EDITION
Publisher
ELSEVIER

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