Course Syllabus

AGBS 2200 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Course Description

This class is a study of the anatomy of domestic animals and the functions of the various systems. Each system is studied separately with emphasis on the skeletal, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems. The scientific method will be explored as it relates to the ever increasing knowledge of how to manage domestic animals/livestock for maximum health and optimum production and companionship. AGBS 2205 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals lab is a corequisite for this course.

Justification

This is a prerequisite to upper division animal science courses. This course meets Utah State University's requirement for transferring agriculture and pre-vet science majors. Also, all animal science majors must have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals.

General Education Outcomes

1. A student who completes the GE curriculum has a fundamental knowledge of human cultures and the natural world. Students will study the anatomy of animals and make connections between form and function of animal organs, systems and the physiology of the organs and systems. Connections between the business of animal production and meeting societies needs and wants for food and animal companionship will be made. Students will be assessed through exams and quizzes and feedback will be given to guide students towards focused learning.
2. A student who completes the GE curriculum can read and research effectively within disciplines. Students will be required to read, retrieve, and understand technical information as it relates to animal anatomy and physiology for healthy animals and sustainable livestock businesses and healthy companion animals. Through participation in class discussions and activities students will receive feedback from peers and the instructor.
3. A student who completes the GE curriculum can communicate effectively through writing and speaking. Students will develop and utilize critical thinking in evaluating society's perceived ethical challenges of raising and maintaining healthy livestock for food and companionship. Students will apply knowledge from multiple disciplines (including social science, economics, business, ag business and science) to evaluate and address through class discussion and presentations societies changing perceptions and concerns regarding raising healthy and efficient livestock and companion animals. Students will be evaluated on participation in discussions and awareness of the many connections between disciplines that are discussed. Feedback will be given by the instructor to facilitate discussions.
4. A student who completes the GE curriculum can reason quantitatively.  Students will discuss the challenges and opportunities of raising and maintaining healthy animals for food and companionship. The ethical challenges of raising animals for food and companionship in today’s society of changing perceptions of food animal production and animals for companionship will also be discussed. Students will be evaluated through participation in class discussions the instructor will provide feedback.

General Education Knowledge Area Outcomes

1. (B) Students will use proper names and terms in class and group discussions and in presentations to effectively communicate their understanding of animal anatomy and physiology. Students will identify the use of information or skills learned from other courses in learning and understanding animal anatomy and physiology and explain how the coursework or skills will lead them to be lifelong learners. Students will make oral individual and group presentations and participate in class and group discussions. Students will evaluate each other and receive grades from the instructor.  (B) Students will use proper names and terms in class and group discussions and in presentations to effectively communicate their understanding of animal anatomy and physiology. Students will identify the use of information or skills learned from other courses in learning and understanding animal anatomy and physiology and explain how the coursework or skills will lead them to be lifelong learners. Students will make oral individual and group presentations and participate in class and group discussions. Students will evaluate each other and receive grades from the instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will know and understand terminology used to describe animal's anatomy and physiology.
2. Students will understand the basic biology of cells and their function as they relate to the anatomy and physiology of animals.
3. Students will be able to identify the structures of animal systems.
4. Students will understand the physiology of animal body systems.

Course Content

Terminology used in describing the anatomy and physiology of domestic livestock/animals will be covered along with all body systems and their functions.

Skeletal system: structure and bone identification and function of joints and muscles
Digestive system: structure and function of the GI Tract
Respiratory system: structure and function of lungs and respiration
Circulatory system: structure of heart and vessels and flow and function of blood
Endocrine system: structure of the system and endocrinology of the hormonal system
Nervous and Sensory system: structure and function of brain, nerves and all sensory structures
Reproductive system: structure and function of both the female and male reproductive system