Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I
Foundations of Veterinary Medicine I covers normal animal anatomy, physiology, and homeostasis through modules on movement, support, circulation, and respiration.
Summary
Lectures are large, with a median of 100 enrolled students in the recorded sections.
What you’ll be able to do
Describe the location, organization, development, and main purposes of the structures involved in a body system.
Explain the relationship between the structure and function of organs within a system.
Analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between different elements within a body system.
Evaluate the importance of biochemical, electrical, and mechanical events within a body system.
Predict the sequence of events necessary to restore homeostasis after disruption or dysfunction.
Compare and contrast the functions of different body systems and describe how their combined actions maintain or restore homeostasis and health.
Identify scientific literature from various sources and appraise information based on credibility and applicability.
Source: UW Guide
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- Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM with first year standing
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the class
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundational concepts underpinning the normal, healthy animal. Through a structured approach comprising various modules, including foundations of homeostasis, movement and support, and circulation and respiration, delve into essential anatomical and functional elements vital for animal health. Emphasizing the intricate interplay of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, gain crucial insights into the mechanisms orchestrating communication and control to uphold homeostasis. Integrating disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, and radiology, combine foundational knowledge with an emphasis on practical clinical applications and the development of critical thinking essential for navigating the complexities of veterinary practice.
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Topics
- Homeostasis, movement, support, circulation, and respiration.
- Cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
- Anatomy, physiology, histology, embryology, and radiology.
Skills
- Describing anatomical structures and explaining structure-function relationships in organ systems.
- Analyzing physiological mechanisms and predicting homeostatic responses to disruption.
- Applying integrated biological knowledge to clinical contexts and developing critical thinking skills.
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