Undergraduate Course: The Animal Body (1) (BVMS08038)
Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
50 |
| Home subject area |
BVMS |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course Animal Body (1) :
Cell to Animal Structure & Function
Three sections:
1. Animal Body Overview: introduction to the adult animal body plan with respect to general anatomy, physiology, and basic tissues; neural and endocrine integration of function; introduction to homeostasis
2. Animal Cell: the molecules of the cell; the management & flow of genetic information; cellular signalling; physiology of excitable cells; cell motility & division; embryology, histogenesis & organogenesis
3. Anatomical Structure & Relationships
small animal limb and topographical anatomy incorporating the skin and derivatives
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-22 | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Relating to AB 1 students should be able to:
Explain how the genetic information of the cell is replicated and how the information is used in the synthesis of proteins;
Describe the nature and function of proteins and enzymes;
Integrate detailed knowledge of particular processes to provide a unified view of cellular & tissue function;
Understand how the malfunctioning of normal process can cause cellular pathologies.
Describe the early stages of embryological development, histogenesis and organogenesis;
Understand the properties of the cell membrane and the mechanisms relating to membrane receptors and intracellular signalling;
Understand the properties and physiological events in excitable cells and tissues;
Identify the muscles of animal limbs, knowing their origins, insertions, actions and nerve supplies;
Classify the joints of the locomotor system and explain the motor and sensory effects of injury to the nerves of the limbs;
Identify the main structures of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis of the small animal and appreciate their position in relation to adjacent structures;
Give a general overview of the nervous and hormonal control mechanisms underlying adult animal body homeostasis.
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Assessment Information
Interim Examination 1 (February): 80% of total for Years 1
In course assessment : 20%
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sue Kempson
Tel: (0131 6)50 6122
Email: S.Kempson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Julie Gifford
Tel:
Email: Julie.Gifford@ed.ac.uk |
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