Anatomy and physiology of animals
Entry Requirements
or
Mathematics level 2a or level 2b or level 2c, Natural Sciences level 2
Course facts
DO0107, Anatomy and physiology of animals, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Veterinary Nursing
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
or
Mathematics level 2a or level 2b or level 2c, Natural Sciences level 2
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology which are necessary to understand how the healthy animals function.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- account at a general level for the function of the cell and describe basic biochemical mechanisms
- use established medical terminology
- describe the anatomy of horses, dogs and cats
- account for the functional anatomy of the locomotor system
- account for the physiology of the different body systems
- apply and integrate knowledge of the organs of the body and control systems and describe how these interact under different conditions.
Content
The teaching is given as lectures, group work and demonstrations, as well as compulsory organ dissections. In the course, handling of live animals and dissection material is included.
The course covers biochemistry, cell biology, the anatomy and physiology of the organs. The body systems include skeletons, musculature, skin, nervous system, endocrine organs, respiratory organ, circulatory organ, digestive organ, urine and genital organs. Further, regulatory mechanisms, functional anatomy and integrative physiology are included.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Animal Biosciences
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Veterinary Nursing programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, cell biology | 3.0 | 0302 |
| The locomotor system | 3.0 | 0303 |
| Obligatory elements - goat exercise and dissection | 1.0 | 0304 |
| Physiology and anatomy | 8.0 | 0305 |
The Course Replaces
DO0086