VSC226 Veterinary Physiology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Physiology is the study of the normal function, control and integration of body systems. It is how animals live their daily lives. Its scope ranges from molecular, cellular, tissue and organ to whole body function and is the basis for recognition of abnormal function, which will be covered in subsequent pathology and clinical subjects. Foundations of veterinary physiology are explored by evaluation of homeostatic and control mechanisms. The workings of nerve and muscle cells, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and endocrine systems and the ways that these systems interact to maintain homeostasis will be studied in domestic species. Practical exercises will utilise computer simulations and clinical techniques on human and animal subjects to illustrate and extend information presented in lectures. Veterinary physiology runs concurrently with Veterinary Anatomy during first semester of Second Year to provide parallel teaching of related content and to ensure that the interrelationships between form and function are apparent to students. Physiological processes in the different body systems, drawn from normal animal activities, will be presented to reinforce the content of all concurrently taught subjects and to increase understanding of integrated body functions.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC226
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC100 and (VSC113 and CHM104 ) or (BIO100 and CHM102 )
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to enrolment in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to explain the relationship between form (structure) and function of different body organs and systems.
- Be able to define homeostasis and identify regulatory mechanisms by which the body seeks to maintain its internal environment.
- Be able to outline mechanisms for the control and integration of different body systems.
- Be able to utilise their understanding of normal function to explain the basis for abnormal function of organ systems covered.
- Be able to integrate information from concurrent subjects and apply this information to material covered in Veterinary Physiology.
- Be able to use information presented on domestic species to understand and explain modifications to basic mammalian physiology adopted by different animal species.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Homeostasis and Control Systems - Electrical Activity of the Cell Membrane - Skeletal Muscles: contraction and control - Cardiac and Smooth Muscle - Breathing and Gas Exchange - Heart and Blood Flow - Renal system - Endocrine system
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.