Anatomy, physiology and general pathology
The subject covers the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the mammalian body. Dogs and cats are model animals, but other species will be included where relevant. The anatomy part includes both macroanatomy (structures visible to the naked eye) and microanatomy (the microscopic structure of organs and tissues). The physiology part deals with the functions of various organ systems. Key topics will include respiration, circulation, the immune system, digestion, excretion, nerve and muscle physiology, reproductive physiology, and endocrinology.
The subject also provides students with a general introduction to disease processes and seeks to provide an understanding of physiology versus pathology. Key topics in this regard are inflammation, immunology, hemostasis, circulation, cell and tissue damage, and repair.
Teaching is oriented towards clinical issues in veterinary nursing and veterinary medicine.
Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the student will have the following knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge:
- Macroscopic and topographic anatomy in dogs/cats as model animals and how other mammals and birds differ from the model animal.
- Different types of tissues in mammalian organisms and the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.
- Mechanisms of how the mammalian body functions, both at the organ level and as an organism.
- Understanding of physiology vs. pathology.
- Understanding of general pathological processes.
- Terminology in veterinary anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Skills:
- Ability to describe the organ systems in mammalian organisms and their structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) using specialized terminology.
- Ability to describe general pathological processes.
- Ability to recognize and name anatomical structures on a diagram, photograph, or X-ray image.
General Competence:
- Understanding of the normal structure and function of the mammalian body, as well as how pathology can affect it.
- Ability to read and understand a scientific text in medical anatomy/physiology and general pathology.
- Experience with the dissection of internal organs in a mammal.
- Familiarity with basic hygiene precautions when handling biological materials.
- Lectures
- Lab exercises (dissection)
- Reports/written assignments
The teaching activities in the course require the student to be on campus
Compound assessment, grading scale Letter grades
- Compulsory participation - lab excercises, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Assessment Task - written assignments, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Written examination, semifinal exam (autumn), 3 hours, comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale: Letter grades A - F
- Written examination, final exam (spring), 5 hours, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale: Letter grades A - F
None.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
