BI1S72 - Animal Anatomy & Physiology 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Animal Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Stundon | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Perry, Martin Powell, Theona Aristidou, Katie Davies, Rhian Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100523 - animal science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the student veterinary nurse with a comprehensive insight into the normal structure and functions of the major body systems in a range of animals.
The student will also develop the practical skills necessary to identify visually, or by palpation, the key anatomical features and landmarks required in day to day nursing practice of animals.
Knowledge of the body systems in a range of animals will contribute to the underpinning knowledge required in all aspects of veterinary nursing.
Content Summary
The content of this foundational module will be applied across all aspects of veterinary nursing for canine, feline and exotic species and includes:
Identification of clinically relevant anatomical landmarks and boundaries of body cavities
Interpretation of veterinary terminology, anatomical terminology, prefixes and suffixes and directional terms
Development of a fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of body systems in canine, feline and exotic species, cell and tissue biology
Body systems to include musculoskeletal, integument, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, special senses, endocrine, reproductive, urinary
Relate the effects of commonly encountered disease processes on normal animal anatomy & physiology.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 7, 12, 21-22, 31-33.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 2.8, 4.4-4.5, 4.7, 4.14, 5.2, 6.3, 6.6, 9.4, 10.1, 10.4.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 50 |
| Seminar | 25 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Groupwork | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify clinically relevant anatomical landmarks and understand veterinary terminology |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of body systems in a range of species and relate the effects of disease processes on normal anatomy & physiology |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Identify anatomical landmarks and interpret terminology from a clinical report | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 | Anatomy & Physiology and the Effects of Disease Processes 2: (Nervous System, Special Senses, Reproductive System, Urinary System, Circulatory System, Endocrine System): 40 MCQ and 4 SAQ | 60 | N/A | 35 | No | 0 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Anatomy & Physiology and the Effects of Disease Processes 1: (Cell & Tissue Biology, Musculoskeletal System, Integument, Respiratory System, Digestive System): 40 MCQ and 4 SAQ | 60 | N/A | 35 | No | 0 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 2 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |