Credit: 1.0
Course Offered: Spring, Fall
Prerequisite Courses:
Instructor: Dr. Abdelfattah Nour
Course Description:
This course is the first of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to general physiology of the mammalian body systems and the general physiological processes with emphasis on domestic animals. This course will address the functions of the different systems and homeostasis, the functions of the cell and its different compartments and solute transport; blood and defense; general functions of the nervous system, reflexes and special senses; the function of the nerve and muscle; cardiovascular system; and digestive system.
Method of Delivery: Primarily web-based interactive content and exercises, textbook and online or paper examination. There will be 12 coloring book exercises that will be submitted by mail for grading.
Textbooks:
| Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Online BMS 13500 Interactive Notes (Course Resources) | ||
| Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 4th Edition | Reece, William | 978-0813814513 |
| ClinicalAnatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicains, 2nd Edition | Colville | 9780323046855 |
| The Physiology Coloring Book, 2nd Edition | Kapit | 0-321-03663-8 |