ANML5002 – Anatomy and Physiology
Module code
ANML5002
Module title
Anatomy and Physiology
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to basic animal anatomy and physiology to support animal health and welfare.
Programmes
- NZ4389
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Biology of animal cells
- Structure and function of organs and organ systems
- Relationship among systems
- The mechanisms of homeostasis and their function
- Body organisation
- Directional terms
- Comparative analysis for cats, dogs and at least one other animal species
- Variations in anatomy and physiology within species - Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Describe the structure of body systems and their relationships in a range of animals in an animal healthcare context.
LO2: Explain the functions of different organs and their relationships in a range of animals in an animal healthcare context. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All requires and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods. The activities chosen will align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional-specific requirements, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment portfolio 100%
The portfolio will employ a range of elements. The assessment methods will be drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional-specific requirements, etc.) and any specific needs of the group of aakonga.
