STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 6: ORGANS OF SPECIAL SENSES AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS - 2021/2

Module Overview

This module will present the structure and function of the sense organs and the endocrine systems in various veterinary species. Cases will underpin the presentation of this material to provide context and integration between the disciplines of anatomy, histology, physiology and embryology. Students will use dissection and laboratory sessions to develop their technical competencies.

Module provider

School of Veterinary Medicine

Module Leader

SUBASINGHE Dynatra (Vet Med)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 4

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

N/A.

Module content

Organs of Special Sense




The basic gross structure of the eye, ear and olfactory systems including development of the eye, ear and olfactory systems.




The cellular structure of the eye, ear and olfactory systems




Anatomical examination of eye and ear




Vision - how the eye sees light and images, photoreception and transmission, visual pathways




Hearing – how sounds are perceived, auditory acuity in various species, sonar use.




Olfaction – how smell is perceived, variations across species, including vomeronasal organ




Structure of the avian, fish and reptilian eye, ear and olfactory systems..




Animal behaviours related to in vision, hearing and smell.  How variation in organs of special sense affect the experience of veterinary species




Clinical signs relating to senses– integration of anatomy and physiology knowledge to deduce what might be observable if function was impaired.




Endocrine Organs




The basic gross anatomy of the major endocrine glands: thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenals, pancreas.




The cellular structure the major endocrine glands: thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenals, pancreas.




Physiology of the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenals, pancreas, including calcium and glucose regulation.




Role of endocrine system in stress and impaired welfare




Clinical signs relating to endocrine function – integration of anatomy and physiology knowledge to deduce what might be observable if function was impaired.





 

 

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

NA  

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate:

Integration of the various components via Steeplechase – 40%

Content knowledge   – 60%

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

Integration of the various components via Steeplechase – 40%

Content knowledge – 60%

Formative assessment

 First peer assessment of contributions to dissections will be formative as well

Their understanding of the laboratory components via practical reports

Feedback

Verbal feedback in practical sessions, during clinical examination practicals and practical report formative assessment session. 

Module aims

• Students will acquire an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the sense organs and the endocrine system.  Building on their experience of safe handling and restraint of domestic animals in AS1, students will conduct basic clinical examinations that enable them to recognise the range of normal structure and function of these systems. They will be able to understand how sense organs and the endocrine system may impact on animal behaviour and welfare.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:

Enhance the students technical skills using dissection practicals

Enhance the students technical skills by microscopy practicals

Initiate the students physical examination skills by introducing clinical examination practicals

The learning and teaching methods include:

Lectures, flipped classroom, small group discussions

Practicals involving dissection, microscopy,clinical examination of various species

22 hours lectures, 13 practical hours

3 -4 lectures per week, 1-3 hours practical per week




 





 


 

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

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Programmes this module appears in

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