HND Applied Animal Science
Canterbury College
MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Title of the module: Anatomy & Histology BI 312
2. Department responsible for management of the module: STMS
3. Start date of the module: September 2005
4. The number of students expected to take the module: 15
5. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module? none
6. The level of the module C
7. Number of credits which the module represents: 15
8. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Year 1
9. Prerequisite/co-requisite modules: none
10. Programme of study to which the module contributes: HND/C Applied Animal Science
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
At the end of the module the student will be able to
a) Describe the structure of the locomotor system and the means by which movement is
achieved in animals
b) Explain the components and structure of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
c) Describe and compare the anatomy and histology of the respiratory, digestive and urinary
systems in a range of animal species
d) Discuss neuroanatomy and aesthesiology in a range of animal species
e) Describe the anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems
These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:
A
1, 3
B
1, 7
C
1, 4
D
4
12. The intended generic learning outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be able to demonstrate:
a) Critical thinking skills
b) Ability to work with complex material
c) Ability to analyse problems and identify appropriate solutions
d) Communication and report writing skills
e) Ability to scan and organise data, abstract meaning from information and share
knowledge with others
f) Effective self-management skills
These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:
A
4
B
1, 2
C
1, 4
D
1, 3, 4
13. A synopsis of the curriculum
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Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body. An understanding of anatomy is important in
the study of other closely related scientific disciplines, especially physiology and nutrition. It is
also the foundation for further studies in animal health and medicine (surgery, clinical
pathology). This module introduces the anatomy of various animal species at the gross and
microscopic (histological) level. The student will investigate the general arrangement of the
body's organ systems, in particular the locomotor, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, nervous, sensory and reproductive.
14. Indicative Reading List:
Budvas K-D, Anatomy of the Dog: an illustrated text, Maron Publishing (2003)
DeLaHunta A., Guide to the Dissection of the Dog, USA: W B Saunders Co (2004)
Goody P, (2000) Horse Anatomy: A Pictorial Approach to Equine Structure, J.A. Allen & Co
Ltd
Kent G, Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates, McGraw Hill Education (2000)
Loving NS, Wagoner DM (eds), (1993) Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse,
Equine Research Publications
McCracken T O (ed.), Spurgeon's Color Atlas of Large Animal Anatomy: The Essentials,
Lipponcott Williams and Wilkins (1999)
Sack W, Wensing CJG, Dyce K M, Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy (2nd edition preferred),
USA: W B Saunders Co
Sack W., Textbook of Vet Anatomy, USA: W B Saunders Co (2002)
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including nature and number of contact hours and
total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended learning outcomes
The total learning time for the module will be 150 hours. Learners will be expected to
undertake approximately 90 hours of independent study, including required reading, research
and assignment work.
There will be two hours of class contact time per week: two hours lecture and/or practical
work as appropriate (total 60 hours). This will include a variety of tasks, discussions, study
materials and case studies, as appropriate to the topics being covered, with the focus being
on the learning outcomes.
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
There will be three practical TCAs (Time constrained assessments) covering the learning
outcomes (weighting 33%, 33% and 34%).
Learning outcome
To achieve this outcome a student must
demonstrate the ability to:
Describe the structure of the locomotor
system and the means by which
movement is achieved in animals
Osteology and Syndesmology:
 Describe the structure of the skeleton and its main
divisions and identify all bones forming the hard
framework
 Define, classify and recognise all the joints in the
body
 Identify bone and cartilage microscopically
Myology:
 Define various terms used to study the description
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of muscle
 Describe the theory of muscle contraction and
recognise the components involved (sarcomere,
actin and myosin filaments etc.)
 Identify microscopically or on electron micrograph
the various types of muscle tissue
Explain the components and structure of
the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
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Describe and compare the anatomy and
histology of the respiratory, digestive and
urinary systems in a range of animal
species
For a range of animal species:
 Describe and recognise the anatomy and histology
of the major structures of the respiratory system
 Describe and recognise the anatomy and histology
of the major structures of the digestive system
 Describe and recognise the anatomy and histology
of the urinary system
Discuss neuroanatomy and aesthesiology
in a range of animal species
 Describe the structure of the nervous system and
its main components in a range of animal species
 Describe the anatomy of the eye, ear and skin in a
range of animal species
Describe the anatomy of the male and
female reproductive systems
 Describe the structure of the male reproductive
system in different types of animals
 Describe the structure of the female reproductive
system in different types of animals
Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system
Recognise the cellular components of blood
Describe the structure of the lymphatic system and
associated organs
17. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
There are adequate classrooms and resources. There is a dedicated HE, IT room in LRC in
the College main building where texts will be available.
18. As far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching
methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to
students with disabilities
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted
on the above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and
required content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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