Unit information: Veterinary Anatomy 1 in 2020/21

Unit name	Veterinary Anatomy 1
Unit code	ANAT20001
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Hettie Thomas
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	ANAT10008 Anatomical Science 1A & ANAT10009 Anatomical Science 1B
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Anatomy
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to build on the basic anatomy introduced in units ANAT10008 Anatomical Science 1A & ANAT10009 Anatomical Science 1B. The anatomy taught in this unit, complemented by its sister unit in teaching block two, provides applied and specialist teaching in veterinary anatomy.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify structural elements in a range of species (domesticated, wild and exotic).
2. Identify key, function-based anatomical characteristics in a range of species (domesticated, wild and exotic).
3. Relate anatomic adaptions of the musculoskeletal systems of a range of species domesticated, wild and exotic) to their environment.

Teaching Information

This unit will be delivered through a combination of online learning opportunities and complementary practical classes or online demonstrations.

Assessment Information

Formative assessment: Online spot examination

Summative assessment: Summative Online Spot Examination (50%) Summative Online Written Examination (50%)

Reading and References

Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy Dyce, Sack and Wensing, Saunders, 4th edition, 2009. ISBN: 9781416066071

Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution Kenneth V Kardong 8th Edition ISBN 9781259253751

Colour Atlas of Clinical Anatomy of the Dog and Cat Boyd and Paterson, Mosby, 2nd edition, 2000. ISBN: 9780723431688