VTEC 1593: Anatomy and Physiology 1
AVAILABLE IN CANADA ONLY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA OPEN LEARNING PROGRAM
Students are introduced to the anatomical framework and functioning of the interconnected body systems of domestic animals in this first of two anatomy and physiology courses. Emphasis is shared between anatomical structure and the body’s homeostatic measures, depicting the mechanisms that balance and maintain the body’s normal ranges. In each system, students investigate clinical examples as they pertain to veterinary care, highlighting body landmarks and exploring the anatomical pathology of commonly encountered diseases.
Learning outcomes
- Apply directional terminology associated with anatomy.
- Describe the role of cells and tissues in the whole animal.
- Name major bones of the animal body and describe how they grow and heal.
- Identify the major ligaments and joints of the animal body and describe their role in locomotion.
- Describe the major divisions of the brain and nervous systems.
- Use appropriate and safe techniques and to administer routine eye diagnostics tests and to apply eye medications.
- Use appropriate and safe techniques to examine, clean and medicate cat’s and dog’s ears.
- Describe the anatomy of skin including specialized structure such as the hoof.
- Identify the structures of the organs of special senses and describe how they function.
Course topics
Topic 1: Introduction and Directional Terms
Topic 2: Cell Anatomy and Physiology
Topic 3: Tissues - Living Communities
Topic 4: The Skeletal System
Topic 5: The Integument and Related Structures
Topic 6: The Nervous System
Topic 7: Sense Organs
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for this course:
- Colville, T. P., & Bassert, J. M. (2024). Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for
Veterinary Technicians (4th ed.). Elsevier.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-0-323-79341-4
- Colville, T. P., & Bassert, J. M. (2024). Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy
and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians (4th ed.). Elsevier.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 978-0-323-79342-1
The following textbook would have been purchased in VTEC 1101. Students who don't already own the required textbook, will need to purchase it. To do so, please contact Enrolment Services at student@tru.ca or 1.800.663.9711 (toll-free in Canada), 250.852.7000 (Kamloops, BC), and 1.250.852.7000 (International).
- Bassert, J.M. (2022). McCurnin’s clinical textbook for veterinary technicians (10th
ed.) Elsevier.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780323722001
Optional materials
The following textbooks are optional for this course:
- Gilbert, S. G. (1989). Pictorial anatomy of the cat. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 0-295-95454- X
- Aiello, S. E., & Moses, M. A. (Eds.). (2016). The Merck veterinary manual (11th ed.). Merck & Co. ISBN-13: 978-0911910612 (This textbook is available online at: Merck Manual, Veterinary Manual)
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing grade of 60% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam.
| Assignment 1: Anatomical Planes and Directional Terms | 5% |
| Assignment 2: Skeletal System | 10% |
| Assignment 3: Skeletal System - Joints | 10% |
| Assignment 4: The Integumentary and Related Structures | 5% |
| Assignment 5: Sense Organs | 5% |
| Assignment 6: Sense Organs - Eye and Ear Exam | 10% |
| Quiz 1: Cell Anatomy and Physiology | 2% |
| Quiz 2: Skeletal System | 3% |
| Quiz 3: Integumentary and Related Structure | 5% |
| Quiz 4: The Nervous System | 5% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
