VET-10001 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module provides knowledge of normal animal body structure, function and regulation. Understanding normal biology is essential for identifying abnormal structure and function, as well as devising, and monitoring success of, treatments. Underpinning scientific principles will be clearly linked to clinical relevance throughout and assessed via case-based assignments. Immunology will be introduced in this module, and expanded upon in Comparative Anatomy & Physiology and Veterinary Pathology.
This module addresses the following RCVS competencies:
15 - Take part in self-audit and peer-group review processes in order to improve performance.
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.

The aims of this module are to:
1. Develop understanding of normal mammalian body structure, function and regulation to the level required for veterinary clinical practice.
2. Explore the clinically significant differences in body structure, function and regulation across selected species.
3. Establish the clinical relevance of sound knowledge of the normal animal body.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Define the most common veterinary and anatomical descriptors that are used in veterinary medicine and practice: 2,3
Recognise cellular components and function, including description of organelles, and describe the different types of cellular replication ant tissue growth.: 3
List cell types and tissue types and state the function of the different tissue types and how they form body systems: 3
Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system in relation to oxygen and nutrient homeostasis of tissues, to include haematopoietic system, lymphatic system and introduction to immunology.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of the renal al endocrine systems in relation to fluid and electrolyte balance, to include endocrine glands and positive and negative feedback loops.: 1,2,3
Describe structure and function of the nervous system and the special senses.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system to include the defences of the respiratory system.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of integument and accessory glands.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract to include introduction to nutrients and basic nutrition.: 1,2,3
Describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive tracts to include introduction to hormonal regulation.: 1,2,3

Study hours

144 Hours of Lectures
48 Hours of Laboratory or Practical classes
96 Hours of Tutorials
160 Hours Independent Study
2 Hours Exam

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment