ASC111 Animal Structure and Function (8)
Corequisite: ASC171
Enrolment Restriction: Restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Animal Science, (Core)
Bachelor of Equine Science, (Core)
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)(Livestock Production)(Core) Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) (Elective)
Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) (Elective)
This subject studies in depth the structure and function of vertebrates. Including both anatomy and physiology in the subject content ensures that interrelationships between structure and function are apparent to students. Key research areas (obesity, exercise, meat production, drugs and climate change)and species other than farm animals are introduced. It covers topics including cell to cell communication, lymphatic and immune system, stress physiology and behaviour, special senses, exercise physiology and post natal growth of muscle and bone.