BMS 116 Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians II

Credit: 1.5

Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Prerequisite Courses: BMS 115

Course Description:

This course is the second of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to the study of the major body systems and topographic relationships of the major domesticated species, with emphasis on the carnivore.

Course Objectives:

obtain a basic understanding of principles that will assist with comparing anatomical structures of the domesticated animals
develop a mental structural image of the dog in order to facilitate positioning and orientating the animal for diagnostic procedures and to aid in evaluating the diagnostic imaging results obtained by such procedures
be able to identify anatomical structures on dissected specimens, skeletons, radiographs and anatomical models
be able to integrate the anatomical differences and similarities of the common domesticated species studied in this course

Method of Delivery: Primarily web-based exercises, textbook and on-line or paper examination. The course is a series of lessons to be completed by the student. The assignments will include understanding the material present on the VT-DLP website, completion of assignments on the Internet and assignments related to the students' pets. Testing will be done over the Internet or via paper examination mailed to the proctor, opened by a proctor, and resealed and returned by mail from the proctor.

Textbooks:

Title	Author	ISBN
ClinicalAnatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicains, 2nd Edition	Colville	9780323046855
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual for Veterinary Technicians	Colville	9780323046848
Stedman's Medical Dictionary	Stedman	068340007X

Modules:

Module 1: Nervous System
Module 2: Respiratory System
Module 3: Circulatory System
Module 4: Digestive System
Module 5: Urogenital System
Module 6: Avian