Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
ALT/VET 205
Hybrid
Instructor: Gwen Lombard, DVM MS
Office hours: See my attached schedule.
Please call 204-8237 or email me for an appointment.
Email: gwen.lombard@frontrange.edu
Location: Lab CP228
Time: Lab: Friday Sect 601 8:00-9:50 AM; Sect 602 10:00 – 11:50 PM
Lab exams will all be taken together during the 10-11:50 AM
Required Text:
Lecture – Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians/Colville and
Bassert, second edition
Lab – Clinical Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual for Veterinary
Technicians/Colville and Bassert
Optional: Spurgeon/Pasquini- Anatomy of Domestic Animals 10th edition
Credits - 4
Course Description: This course provides background in the anatomy and physiology of
animals. The course covers the structure and function of each body system, including
Cells & tissues, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, integumentary, and respiratory. Other
subjects include principles of metabolism and unique characteristics of common domestic
species, pigs and exotics (avian and rats). Applied laboratory experiences are included.
Objectives:
1) Each student will be given basic introduction material related to generalities of
cells, tissues, and how that relates to function within organ systems.
2) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (online material), gross
anatomy &clinical applications of the Integumentary System in domestic species,
avian and lab animals.
2) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (Lecture), gross anatomy
(Lab) & clinical applications of the Musculoskeletal system in domestic species,
avian and lab animals.
3) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (Lecture), gross anatomy
(Lab) & clinical applications of the Cardiovascular system in domestic species,
avian and lab animals.
4) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (Lecture), gross anatomy
(Lab) & clinical applications of the Respiratory system in domestic species, avian
and lab animals.
5) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (Lecture), gross anatomy
(Lab) & clinical applications of the Lymphatic system in domestic species.
Current topics of artificial insemination, cloning and embryo transfer will be
mentioned.
6) Each student will learn the comparative physiology (Lecture), gross anatomy
(Lab) & clinical applications of all the above systems in the avian and some zoo
species such as reptiles and small mammals. A comparison is made back to the
domestic mammals previously studied.
Tentative lecture/lab schedule
Week 1- Introduction – Cells
Lab 1– Lab Safety, Skeletal terminology, Planes, Bones
Week 2- Tissue
Lab 2 – Bones of the forelimb/hind limb/Integument
Week 3 – Tissue Healing/Integument
Lab 3 –Bones - Axial and skull/ Forelimb bones/Planes quiz
Week 4- Integument
Online Exam 1-Cells -Integument
Lab 4-Dissecting (muscles) /Hind limb/Integument bone quiz
Week 5- Skeletal System
Lab 5 – Muscle/Skull and axial skeleton quiz
Week 6 – Bone Development/Arthrology
Lab 6 – Muscle
Week 7- Arthrology Muscles
Lab 7 –Muscle
Week 8– Muscles
Online Exam II (Skeletal through Muscle)
March 12 Muscle Review
Week 9 - Respiratory -Upper
Lab Exam Muscle (All start at 10:00 am)
Week 10 – Respiratory –Lower/Respiratory Physiology
Lab 10 Respiratory
Week 11 Respiratory
Online Exam 3 (Respiratory)
Lab 11 – Respiratory/Heart
Week 12– Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Lab 12 –Heart/Circulatory
Week 13– Lymphatic System
Lab 13 – Heart/Circulatory
Week 14– Digestive System
Lab 14 - Lymphatics
Week 15–
Lecture Final (Cardiovascular, Lymphatics, Digestive)-on campus
Lab 15 Lab Final (Respiratory, CV, Lymphatics)-(all start at 10:00am)
Guidelines: The course is a hybrid anatomy and physiology course. Taking this course
will require a large amount of independent study/learning. PowerPoints, discussions,
case studies and study guides will be provided to help guide your learning and to help
focus your efforts on key topics that are of particular relevance in veterinary medicine.
Hands-on learning in the laboratory will aid in this process..
Attendance: Weekly participation in discussion topics is mandatory. Attendance to all
laboratory sessions will be assessed. If you miss more than 80% of the classes/labs due
to any absences will result in a failing grade in the class. If you are going to be absent,
you must call my office or email me prior to class time. Other work ethic issues such as
coming to class late are also unacceptable and will result in an Incident Report if it
becomes a chronic issue.
This is a four (4) credit science course. It requires a fair amount of studying/homework
to do well. I highly recommend the use of flash cards, study groups and utilizing open
labs. A study skills workshop is offered through the office of special services as well as
tutors.
Important Contact Information
For technical assistance:
24 X 7 Help Desk
http://help.cccs.edu
888-800-9198 (toll free)
For all other questions:
OL@frontrange.edu
303-404-5513
970-204-8250
www.frontrange.edu/online
Online Learning Office- 970-204-8250
http://www.frontrange.edu/FRCCTemplates/FRCC1.aspx?id=38
Learning Opportunity Center-970-204-8112
General Conduct Guidelines: Students will be held to the standards set in the Student
Code of Conduct http://www.frontrange.edu/FRCCTemplates/FRCC7.aspx?id=1565 and
the VET program Student Handbook
Specific Discussion Conduct Guidelines:
Disabilities: Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Learning
Opportunity Center to arrange for accommodations and support services.
Incomplete Grades
The "Incomplete" grade is a temporary grade and is designed for students who because of
documented illness or circumstances beyond their control are unable to complete their
coursework within the semester, but have complete at least 75% of all course assignments
and tests in a satisfactory manner with a grade of "C" or better.
In requesting an "Incomplete" grade the student must present to the instructor the
documentation of circumstances justifying an "Incomplete" grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: You are entering a profession where honesty is most
important. You will be held liable to the College Code of Conduct as well as the
Veterinary Technology Code of Conduct. Please read them and understand them both.
Plagiarism and/or cheating will not be tolerated.
All assignments, quizzes, exams and other items for this course must be the student’s
original works and independently completed by the student. Cheating and plagiarism will
not be tolerated, and the instructor reserves the right to submit an incident report which
may result in failure of the student, and/or recommend permanent dismissal from the Vet
Tech Program. For further clarification of academic honesty please refer to the
Veterinary Technology Handbook and the Front Range Community College Student
Handbook.
Pets: Absolutely NO pets in class unless they are requested by myself or another
instructor. If another instructor asks you to bring a pet to campus for a class you must
obtain prior permission (at least 1 day notice) to have that animal in all your classes for
that day. Dogs must arrive on a leash and cats or other small pets must be in carriers.
See campus policy in your student handbook.
Cell Phones & Pagers: Please turn ALL cell phones and pagers to vibrate before you
enter the laboratory! Please keep your cell phone on the desk-as it is very distracting to
determine whether someone is texting in class. No text messaging/Facebook/Tweeting in
lab!
Web: Course content will be found on Desire2Learn https://frcc.desire2learn.com/
Discussions: As a hybrid course, much of the contact between me and students will be
via Desire2Learn. Participation in weekly discussions is required and graded. Every
week, the student is expected to participate by posting at least one original post and one
reply to other student/instructor posts. Posts will be graded based on the educational
content of the material shared with others-including related articles/links to other
resources. Because this class is especially interested in laboratory animals,
conditions/diseases of these animals should be highlighted in the discussion posts.
Inappropriate content or language will not be tolerated and will result in a “0” for the
week and a possible Code of Conduct Incidence Report if the severity warrants.
Exams & Quizzes: There will be 3 lab quizzes and 2 large lab exams. There are
absolutely no "make-up lab exams! The independent study content will be tested online
and also will have one exam on campus at the Testing Center. This test can be made
available to any of the FRCC campus testing centers. "Make-up" lecture exams will only
be given when approved by the instructor. Make up exams will be taken in the Testing
Center and the instructor reserves the right to administer an exam of a different format,
such as short answer and essay.
Exams in Lecture & Lab are not returned! You will be given time to review your exam
during class. If you would like to spend more time with the exam you are welcome to
come to office hours.
Any assignment not presented on the date it is due will be deducted 20% for every day it
is late. (However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this policy if serious
extenuating circumstances arise.)
Lab: Leaving lab early is unacceptable. This is your time to learn so use it
effectively. Homework assignments will be checked at the beginning of lab to ensure
proper preparation for lab. Homework assignments will be used as participation points.
If you do not do the exercises or you do not come to lab, you cannot make up
participation points.
You must supply your own gloves and wear a lab coat.
You are only allowed to attend the lab you are registered for unless you check with the
instructor or it is for a lab exam!
Lab Exams: There will be 2 lab exams and 3 Bones quizzes given. There are no "makeup" lab exams given even if you have a documented medical excuse. Lab exams take
hours to set up and with room and instructor availability it will be impossible. All
students will take the exam during the same lab (10:00-11:50). Students entitled to extra
time during exams (based on Learning Opportunity Center evaluation) will start earlier
than the rest of the class, based on their allowed additional time. You are required to wear
your lab coat and bring gloves to lab exams. Clipboards are also required during lab
exams and are to be free and clear of any writing.
Lab Rules: 1) NO open toed shoes 2) Lab coat must be worn to all labs and lab exams 3)
Student provided gloves must be worn whenever specimens are being handled.
4) No food or drink in class 5) The lab safety manual will be reviewed the first day of lab
Notes: PowerPoints and labs are available online for you to print BEFORE coming to
class. These are just an outline of each section of material and NOT the only material
you will be tested on so please pay attention during class and reading assignments.
Grading:
4 lecture exams- multiple choice questions or a mixture of short answer at 100 pts each.
A total of 400 pts
Lab exercises=60 pts
Discussion Participation =40 pts
2 Lab exams @ 100 pts = 200 pts
3 Lab quizzes@20 pts=60 pts
writing assignments/homework =40 pts
TOTAL: 800 pts
The following scale will be used: 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, 0-59=F
There will be extra credit opportunities on lecture and lab exams, and possibly additional
opportunities.
Important Dates:
• Last day to drop a course with refund (Census date) –
• "W" drop a course/No refund• Last day of classes –
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