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

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 24 November 2024

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 2024/25

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 2024/25

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.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/vet-20001/lists

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 - 84 hours
Practicals - 108 hours
Tutorials - 36 hours
GOAL - 36 hours
Independent Learning - 186 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 30%
Case Reports
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. The two summative case reports will be aggregated with equal weighting to generate the overall grade for this unit of assessment

2: Exam weighted 20%
Spot test (1 hour)
Students will complete electronic spots test to assess their understanding of anatomy and physiology knowledge and understanding. The exams will last one hour. Questions will require identification and explanation of basic function of anatomical structures. There will be two summative spots tests a delivered throughout the academic year and the mark for each be aggregated with equal weighting to generate the overall grade for this unit of assessment.

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

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 24 November 2024