This course examines 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, immune systems, urinary, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as the special sense organs. 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: admission to the VMT Program. Corequisite: VMT 115L (2 cr hr)