250-204 Veterinary Physiology 2

Students completing the program in Veterinary Physiology 1 and 2 should know and understand: the terminology of physiology; the principles and possess the essential information regarding the functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues; the mechanisms by which the organ systems are controlled and coordinated in the normal animal body; how to analyse data from experiments; and to further develop computer and report writing skills.

Topics include reproduction, comparative physiology, and the physiology of the nervous system.

Students completing the program in Veterinary Physiology 1 and 2 should have:

• skills in independent and self directed learning;

• computer and report writing skills; and

• technical, analytic and problem solving skills.

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (80%). Practical work will be assessed throughout the semester (20%).