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Syllabus

VM0109 Basic veterinary anatomy, 8.0 Credits

Anatomins grunder

Subjects

Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to:

• Biology 2

Objectives

The course gives basic knowledge on structure and function, including embryology, of the mammal body, a general introduction to the veterinary programme and tools for higher education.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• use basic anatomic terminology in Swedish and Latin

• with the dog as example, describe and practically demonstrate/identify the structure of the mammalian body system separately and in relation to one another

• at a general level, account for the early embryonic development of mammals, the development of the different body systems and the structure of the foetal membranes.

Content

The schedule of the course includes information and introductory activities as well as lectures, dissections, demonstrations and exercises. Some exercises and discussions in small groups are compulsory.

The main part of the course concerns anatomic and medical terminology and the structure of mammalian body systems (the dog as example) practically (dissections and exercises) and theoretically (lectures and activities in small groups). The embryonic development is included theoretically. The course also comprises an overview of the role of the domestic animals and an introduction to auscultations in clinical activities which should be carried out under academic years 1-3 of the Veterinary Medicine programme.

Apart from introductory activities, library science, student counselling facilities, web-based resources and theory of science are also presented. General information about learning modules included in the Veterinary Medicine programme including live animals, animal carcasses, body and tissue material are provided.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral-practical examination and approved participation in compulsory elements.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The Veterinary Medicine programme applies a predefined study path, and the students are obliged to take the courses in the order given by the programme syllabus.

The programme director of studies participates in the introductory activities.