Unit information: Veterinary Anatomy 2 in 2020/21

Unit name	Veterinary Anatomy 2
Unit code	ANAT20007
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
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 one, 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 adaptations of body 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 examinations 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

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of exotic species O’Malley, Saunders, 1st edition, 2005. ISBN: 9780702027826