VETT 1030 - Applied Anatomy & Physiology-Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Veterinary Technician Program

VETT 1030 instructs veterinary technician students in the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats. Application strategies include the use of dog and cat skeletal models, dissection of an animal cadaver, and the dissection of an animal eye and brain. Students will compare anatomical structures of live animals with those identified in the cadaver.

Location: Center Campus

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome A: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply proper veterinary medical terminology as it relates to the anatomy of the dog and cat.

Objectives:

Use appropriate terminology in the description of all anatomical structures.
Use appropriate terminology relative to an animal’s position.

Outcome B: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the major organ system structures in the body of the dog or cat.

Objectives:

Visually identify the major organ systems and structures in the body.
Physically identify the major organ systems and structures in the body.
Describe anatomically the major organ systems in the body.
Discuss the difference in anatomical structures between canines and felines.

Outcome C: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast major structures found in the dissected animal cadaver and the live animal.

Objectives:

Identify major structures on the dissected animal cadaver.
Identify major external and palpable internal structures of the live animal.
Discuss the anatomical differences between the structures of the animal cadaver and the live animal.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Positioning terms
Skeletal system - use of skeletons
Dissection of thoracic limb
Dissection of pelvic limb
Dissection of thorax
Dissection of abdomen
Dissection of reproductive tract
Brain and eye dissection
Relate structures identified on skeleton and cadaver to live animal

Primary Faculty
Delauter, Julie
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Shaw, Andrea
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088