MCCCD Program Description

Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I

Course: VET150

First Term: 2017 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Comparative evaluation of the anatomy and physiological functions of various body systems of livestock, companion animals, and laboratory animals.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define and apply terminology used in the study of anatomy. (I) 2. Explain the anatomy and physiology of animal cells. (II) 3. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the nervous system for different species. (III) 4. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the skeletal system for different species. (IV) 5. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the muscular system for different species. (V) 6. Differentiate the components and functions of the circulatory system. (VI) 7. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the respiratory system for different species. (VII) 8. Differentiate the components and functions of the ruminant stomach. (VIII) 9. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the digestive system for different species. (IX) 10. Differentiate the components and functions of the urinary tract. (X) 11. Identify the components and processes of renal filtration, excretion, reabsorption, and concentration. (XI) 12. Compare and contrast the components and functions of the male and female reproductive systems for different species. (XII) 13. Identify the components and process of lactation. (XIII) 14. Identify the components and explain the functions of the endocrine system. (XIV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terminology Used in Anatomy II. Anatomy and Physiology of a Cell A. Physiology of the cell membrane B. Cell constituents C. Elements and vitamins in the cell III. The Nervous System A. Anatomy of the nervous system B. Sympathetic C. Parasympathetic IV. The Skeletal System A. Small animals B. Large animals V. The Muscular System A. Contraction B. Types and uses of muscles VI. The Circulatory System A. In the fetus B. In the adult animal VII. The Respiratory System VIII. The Ruminant Stomach A. Reticulum B. Omasum C. Abomasum D. Ruman IX. The Digestive System A. Types of nutrients B. Digestion process X. The Urinary Tract XI. Renal Filtration, Excretion, Reabsorption, and Concentration XII. The Reproductive System A. Male B. Female C. Interrelation of reproductive hormones XIII. Mammary Glands and Lactation XIV. The Endocrine System

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2017

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