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Jul 03, 2025
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VT 125 Animal Anatomy and Physiology I (5 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Study of animal anatomy and physiology at the cellular, tissue, and system levels: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, sensory, respiratory, and digestive.
Course Content
1. Animal body structures and functions on cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels for the following body systems: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive.
2. Basic laboratory techniques of dissection and use of specific lab equipment used in physiologic functions.
Student Outcomes
- Identify anatomy and physiology of various species commonly seen in a veterinary practice.
- Demonstrate the use of correct animal terminology to articulate the function and structural differences of cells, tissues, and the development of organ systems.
Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities: Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: Utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70
Potential Methods
Written examination
Instructor observation
Self evaluation
Written assignments
Lab practicum
Peer discussion groups
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