EQUS 115 - Comparative Animal Anatmony & Physiology

4 Credit(s)

In this course, the student will learn the fundamentals of animal anatomy, physiology, and disease processes using a step-wise system approach. The normal anatomy and physiology of each system of various species will be discussed and compared. The basic concepts of disease and the important diseases of each system in the various species will be emphasized. The first part of the course will cover important concepts of the animal as a whole, and then will cover the various systems. Students will be evaluated based on knowledge of course content through class discussions of lecture material, course examinations, and other written and lab assignments.