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VET-20001 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

VET-20001 - Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Coordinator: Victoria Waring
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 45
Study Hours: 450
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

VET-10005 Animal Management for Health
VET-10001 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module extends from the first year anatomy and physiology module and explores the body systems with wide variations between species and breeds. It also extends the feeding knowledge from Animal Management for Health into the study of nutrition, enabling students to formulate diets.
This module addresses the following RCVS competencies:
3 - Demonstrate the ability to critically review and evaluate evidence, in support of practising evidence based veterinary medicine.
12 - Engage with self-audit and peer-group review processes in order to improve performance.
14 - Adapt knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts.
This module addresses the following RCVS underpinning knowledge:
The structure, function and behaviour of animals and their physiological and welfare needs, including healthy domestic animals, captive wildlife and laboratory-housed animals.

Aims
The aims of this module are to:
1. Further develop understanding of structure, function and regulation of body systems in animals;
2. Explore the comparative anatomy and physiology of common domestic and exotic species;
3. Establish the clinical relevance of sound knowledge of the normal animal body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Compare the gastrointestinal tract of monogastric, ruminant and hindgut fermenters in relation to nutritional requirements, production cycles and animal health: 1,2,3
Compare the structure and function of the canine cardiovascular and respiratory systems (including haematopoietic and lymphatic systems) across species: 1,2,3
Compare the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in a range of species and breeds recognising the main anatomical points in carcases: 1,2,3
Compare the anatomy of the integumentary system across a range of species: 1,2,3
Identify the differences in the structure and function of the reproductive system and foetal development in relation to management of domestic species, to include hormonal regulation of the reproductive cycle in multiple species: 1,2,3
Identify the differences across species in the structure and function of the renal and endocrine systems: 1,2,3
Compare the structure and function of the nervous system and special senses in a range of species and breeds: 1,2,3
Understand the stages of embryological development of the body system and relate these to species variations: 1,2,3

Study hours

Lectures - 108 hours
Practicals - 108 hours
Tutorials - 36 hours
Supervised online study (GOAL) - 36 hours
Independent Learning - 162 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 30%
Clinical case studies
2 x 1000 word referenced academic case-based assignments. Student choose two cases that they have studied throughout the module to submit for summative assessment. Students will have opportunity for peer review of their assignments before submission. Over the course of the module, students will study five cases that relate underpinning scientific knowledge to concepts of clinical relevance. Examples of clinical case studies for portfolio: Formulate diets Dietary problem cases (low fibre rabbits, cattle acidosis, vegan cats) Plan a surgical approach (abdominal, thoracic and musculoskeletal) Relate breed characteristics to function of particular livestock species (relating integumentary or musculoskeletal) Compare the special sense abilities of a range of animals

2: Exam weighted 20%
Spot test (1 hour)
Students will complete an electronic spot test to assess their understanding of anatomy and physiology knowledge and understanding. There will be 60 questions to be completed within one hour. Questions will require identification and explanation of basic function of anatomical structures. There will be one formative spot test at the end of autumn term followed by two summative spots tests at the end of spring term and in the end of year assessment period respectively.

3: Exam weighted 50%
Examination (2 hours)
Closed book, time restricted written examination, sampling knowledge and understanding of indicative content. MCQ questions and short answer questions. All indicative content sectors to be covered. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023