Course

Systems 2

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Course code
VTEC 1315
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course is an introduction to the immune, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, integumentary and sensory systems in domestic animals. The anatomy, physiology and common diseases of each system are discussed, as well as the pharmacological, nutritional and/or surgical interventions available for each disease.
Course content

The immune system:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Common immune-mediated diseases of domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Drugs affecting the immune system (e.g. glucocorticoids, immunosuppressive and chemotherapy agents)

The urinary system:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Common diseases in domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Drugs affecting the urinary system (e.g. diuretics, antihypertensives and drugs used for treatment of incontinence)
  • Nutritional management of common urinary diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and bladder stones

The gastrointestinal system:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Common diseases of domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system (e.g. antiemetics and antidiarrhea drugs)
  • Nutritional management of common gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colitis

The endocrine system:

  • Common diseases of domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Drugs used in the management of endocrine diseases

The integumentary system:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Common diseases of domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Nutritional and medical management strategies for common integumentary diseases such as allergies

The sensory system:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Common diseases of domestic animals (pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment)
  • Medical management strategies for common sensory system diseases, such as otitis, corneal ulceration and glaucoma
Learning activities

Instructional methods may include recorded lectures, group work, presentations, case studies, discussion boards, preparation of client education handouts, quizzes, written assignments, client communication simulations, and guest speakers.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on:

Assignments 20-50% (no assignment worth more than 20%)

Quizzes 10-30% (no quiz worth more than 20%)

Final Exam 20-40%

Total 100%

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, integumetary and sensory systems of domestic animals;
  • describe common diseases and disorders of the immune, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, integumetary and sensory systems in domestic animals including their causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options;
  • describe the classification, mode of action, effects and side effects of immune, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, integumetary and sensory system drugs used in domestic animals;
  • discuss the nutritional management of, and commercially available therapeutic diets for, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine and integumetary system diseases for domestic animals.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:

  • Colville TP, Bassert JM. (Current Edition). Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians. Mosby.

Requisites

Prerequisites

VTEC 1304 and VTEC 1305

Students in the Veterinary Technology program are required to maintain a minimum grade of C in all courses in order to progress in the program.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

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.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for VTEC 1315
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025