ASC111 Animal Structure and Function (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC111
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
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)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to accurately describe the normal structure and disposition of major organs and systems of the following species: ruminants, horses, chickens, pigs and carnivores (dogs and cats)
- Be able to relate the structure and function of these animals to their lifestyles
- Be able to demonstrate the use of information presented on these species and explain the anatomy and physiology of a range of vertebrate species not specifically studied in this subject.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Ruminant anatomy - Digestive anatomy and physiology (appetite control etc) - Locomotor anatomy - Lymphatic and immune system - Stress physiology - Nervous system - Special senses (vision, balance, hearing, taste) - Post natal growth of muscle and bone - Exercise physiology - Carnivores and pigs
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
To provide a hands on approach to the theory being taught in the subject. This will include lectures and laboratory work.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.