Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2
Overview
1. Veterinary medical terminology
- vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation
2. The cardiovascular system
- major cardiovascular structures and functions
- names and positions of cardiac valves
- types of blood vessels
- electrocardiogram (ECG) production: electrical conductivity through the heart
3. The lymphatic system
- major lymphatic system structures and functions
- relationship between the hematologic and lymphatic systems
- immunity
4. The respiratory system
- major respiratory system structures and functions
- comparative anatomy of the lungs of different species
5. The urinary system
- major urinary system structures and functions
- nephron components and urine formation
- blood pressure regulation by the renal system
6. The endocrine system
- major endocrine system structures and functions
- hormones secreted by endocrine glands and their target organs
- normal glucose metabolism and regulation
7. The reproductive system
- major reproductive system structures and functions
- male and female reproductive system comparison
- estrous cycle of various species
- clinical signs of impending parturition
8. The sensory system
- major sensory system structures and functions
- eye and ear components and physiology
This course may include working with cadavers, models and live animals, demonstrations, case studies, group work, classroom presentations, flipped classroom, simulations and/or online quizzes.
Evaluations will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. A final minimum cumulative grade of “C” or 60% is required in order to progress in the Veterinary Technology program.
Evaluation will be based on the following:
Quizzes (3) 20-60% (no quiz worth more than 20%)
Assignments 10-30%
Final Examination 25-40%
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems.
- Describe the pathway of electrical conductivity through the heart.
- Describe the fetal circulatory system and the changes occurring at birth.
- Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system including the transport of gases in the blood.
- Describe the structure and function of the urinary system and explain the process by which the kidney produces urine.
- Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system and explain the feedback mechanism that controls release of endocrine hormones.
- Describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
- Describe the estrous cycle and factors influencing its stages.
- Describe the types of uteri and the types of placentation in various species.
- Identify the major structures and functions of the eye and ear, including the mechanisms of sight and hearing.
- Describe the steps necessary to perform a necropsy, including correct specimen collection techniques.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials.
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer details for VTEC 1201 | |
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| There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. | ||
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
13302
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Tue Mon | Instructor last name
Herberts
Instructor first name
Meryl
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Course status
Open
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VTEC 1201 001 is restricted to FT Veterinary Technology students