BI1S71 - Anatomy and Physiology 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI1S71
Module Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Bethan Lewis
Module Team: Martin Powell, Michelle Cooper, Sasha Tyler, Sean Tarpey
First Intended Intake: JAN 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100264 - anatomy
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

To enable learners to competently relate anatomical structure to function.

To engage the learners practically in detailing key anatomical and physiological aspects of large and small animals.

Content Summary

Understanding form and function of animals is integral for learners to go forward and understand health and welfare. Within this module students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of mammalian physiology and apply it to a specific species in addition to gaining underpinning knowledge of the physiological mechanisms. Additionally learners will be introduced to practical histological identification and dissection techniques.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Independent Study 145
Directed Study 30
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 1
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Differentiate between different skeletal structures in a range of animals
LO2 Appreciate the dynamic balance and integration of the major mammalian systems

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 MCQ examination 120 N/A 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Report (CW) 1 An anatomical laboratory report 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 ✔ ✔
Report (CW) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

ASPINALL, V. and CAPPELLO, M. (2011) Introduction to veterinary anatomy 2nd edition. China: Saunders Elsevier.

ASPINAL, V. and O’REILLY (2005) Introduction to veterinary anatomy and physiology. London; Elsevier

DYCE KM, SACK WO, and CJG WENSING, (2002) Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy, 3rd ed Published by Saunders Co.

FRANDSON, R.D. & SPURGEON, T.L. (2009). Anatomy & Physiology of Farm Animals. 7th EditionWiley Blackwell: Iowa USA

Supplementary Reading Materials

ASPINALL, V. (ed) 2011. The complete textbook of veterinary nursing 2nd edition. China: Saunders Elsevier

BOYD, J.S. (2009) Colour Atlas of Clinical Anatomy of the Dog & Cat v.3. Mosby-Elsevier: London, UK.

LAWRENCE, T.L.J. & FOWLER, V.R. (2002) Growth of Farm Animals. CAB International: Wallingford, UK.

WILLMER, P., STONE, G. & JOHNSTON, I. (2004) Environmental Physiology of Animals. Blackwell Publishing: Oxford, UK.

RUCKEBUSCH, Y., PHANEUF, L-P., & DUNLOP, R. (1991) Physiology of Small & Large Animals. BC Decker, Inc: Philadelphia, USA.

Other Learning Resources

Equine Veterinary Journal

In Practice (Supplement to Veterinary Record)

The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology

Veterinary Journal

Veterinary Record