VHS-211: Animal Anat & Phys I

Credits 3.0
Academic Level
Undergraduate

This is the first of a two-course sequence examining the structure, function, and interdependence of the animal body systems important in health and disease. Terminology and nomenclature of the veterinary field will be emphasized. This course includes a study of the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues as well as the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems. In conjunction with classroom instruction, the anatomy and physiology lab component for this course requires students to apply knowledge from the classroom to hands-on and critical-thinking application exercises. Prerequisite: Successful completion (C- or better) in BIOL 111 and 112 with labs Corequisite: VHS 211L (1 cr hr). Fall.