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, 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 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 use proper terminology to describe the anatomy and physiology of animals.
2. Students will be able to explain 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 be able to explain 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. Specific systems may include the skeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous/sensory, and reproductive systems.