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Subject | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF WILD, EXOTIC AND LABORATORY ANIMALS | Code | 00106020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Optional | Second | Second |
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Department | MEDICINA,CIRUGIA Y ANAT.VETERI |
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mferc@unileon.es jgfera@unileon.es mvgarm@unileon.es smarf@unileon.es ssanc@unileon.es |
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Web | http://agora.unileon.es | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | This optional subject complements the obligatory training in anatomy and physiology of the domestic animals extending them to other zoological species with professional interest. Its objective is the understanding of the structure and function of wild, exotic and laboratory animals directed to its medicine, surgery and reproduction. Groups studied include reptiles, birds and mammals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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B6472 | 106G2 Work as a team, single or multidisciplinary, and show respect, appreciation and sensitivity to the work of others. |
B6476 | 106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity. |
B6478 | 106G8 Know how to get professional advice and help. |
B6481 | 106G11 Keep the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional competencies updated through a continuing education process. |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C3 | CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
C5 | CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy |
Learning aims |
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Understands and uses basic knowledge of the structure and function of the wild, exotic and laboratory animals. | B6472 B6476 B6478 B6481 |
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Apply knowledge in carrying out practical activities, such as dissection and recognition of anatomical structures, both on the corpse and through diagnostic imaging techniques. | B6472 B6476 B6478 B6481 |
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Relates the structure and organization of the different organs of wild, exotic and laboratory animals with their function, especially with those that are altered during the disease. | B6472 B6476 B6478 B6481 |
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Recognizes the mechanisms of function and adaptation of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems and the control of the acid-base balance of wild, exotic and laboratory animals in the face of functional changes. | B6472 B6476 B6478 B6481 |
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Describes the mechanisms of thermoregulation and adaptation of the function of the different body systems to exercise in wild, exotic and laboratory animals. | B6472 B6476 B6478 B6481 |
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Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
I. REPTILES | Topic 1.- Anatomy of chelonians. External morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system. Topic 2.- Anatomy of saurians. External morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, common integument, sense organs. Topic 3.- Anatomy of snakes. External morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, common integument. Topic 4.- Physiology of reptiles. Generalities, metabolism, thermoregulation, hibernation, circulation, respiration, digestion, osmoregulation, reproduction, sense organs, common integument. Topic 5.- Physiology of chelonians. Respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, reproduction, sense organs, thermoregulation/hibernation. Topic 6.- Physiology of saurians. Respiration, metabolism, digestion, reproduction, sense organs. Topic 7.- Physiology of snakes. Respiration, digestion, reproduction, sense organs. Practice A1.- External anatomy, dissection and radiological anatomy of reptiles. - Type of methodology: Practice in special rooms - Duration of practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Dissection room - Number of teachers per group: 1 |
II. BIRDS | Topic 8.- Anatomy of birds. External morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, immune system, urogenital system, sense organs, common integument. Topic 9.- Physiology of birds. Generalities, metabolism/thermoregulation, adaptations to flight, circulation, respiration, digestion, osmoregulation, reproduction/endocrine system, sense organs, common integument. Practice A2.- External anatomy, dissection and radiological anatomy of birds. - Type of methodology: Practice in special rooms - Duration of practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Dissection room - Number of teachers per group: 1 |
III. MAMMALS | Topic 10.- Anatomy of mammals. Rat: external morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, genital system, sense organs. Golden hamster: external morphological characteristics, locomotor system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, genital system. Guinea pig: external morphological characteristics, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, genital system. Anatomoapplicative aspects in rodents. Ferret: external morphological characteristics, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, genital system, sense organs, common integument. Anatomo-applicative aspects in the ferret. Topic 11.- Physiology of mammals. Introduction to small mammals: metabolism, thermoregulation, respiration, osmoregulation, reproduction, sense organs. Lagomorphs: Rabbit (circulation, respiration, digestion, osmoregulation, reproduction, sense organs). Rodents: Rat, mouse, hamster, guinea pig (myomorphs, caviomorphs). Carnivores. Practice A3.- External anatomy, dissection and radiological anatomy of mammals I. - Type of methodology: Practice in special rooms - Duration of the practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Training room dissection - Number of teachers per group: 1 Practice A4.- External anatomy, dissection and radiological anatomy of mammals II. - Type of methodology: Practice in special rooms - Duration of practice: 1 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Dissection room - Number of teachers per group: 1 Practice F1.- Handling of reptiles, lagomorphs and small mammals. Measurement of body temperature with a rectal probe, obtaining blood samples in lagomorphs, cardiac detection and blood flow in reptiles, measurement of blood pressure in small mammals. - Type of methodology: Laboratory practice - Duration of the practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Laboratory - Number of teachers per group: 1 Practice F2.- Advanced handling of rats and mice as animal models. Administration of substances by oral, intragastric, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal and intravenous routes, obtaining blood samples, anesthesia, animal model of damage associated with acute physical exercise and effect on hematological and biochemical parameters in the rat. - Type of methodology: Laboratory practice - Duration of the practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Laboratory - Number of teachers per group: 1 Practice F3.- Study of physiological parameters in small mammals. Electrocardiograph. Obtaining and interpretation. - Type of methodology: Laboratory practice - Duration of the practice: 1.5 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Laboratory - Number of teachers per group: 1 Practice F4.- Seminars on proposed topics of Physiology . - Type of methodology: Seminar - Duration of practice: 1 h - Number of practice groups: 4 - Place of delivery: Classroom - Number of teachers per group: 1 |
V. MANDATORY TUTORING | Each group will present the resulting work to the teacher. Once evaluated, in these tutorials their implementation and results will be studied and, according to the difficulties encountered and the evaluation of the teachers, they will be given a grade that can be improved if the indicated recommendations are followed. The final works may be shared through the Internet. |
Planning |
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Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Lecture | 11 | 16.5 | 27.5 | ||||||
Laboratory practicals | 11 | 5.5 | 16.5 | ||||||
Assignments | 4.4 | 23.1 | 27.5 | ||||||
Personal tuition | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
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Lecture | Theoretical expository classes in the classroom (11 h) that will be distributed as follows: Topic 1.- Anatomy of chelonians. 0.75 hrs. Topic 2.- Anatomy of saurians. 0.75 hrs. Topic 3.- Anatomy of snakes. 0.5 hrs. Topic 4.- Physiology of reptiles. 0.5 hrs. Topic 5.- Physiology of chelonians. 0.5 hrs. Topic 6.- Physiology of saurians. 0.5 hrs. Topic 7.- Physiology of snakes. 0.5 hrs. Topic 8.- Anatomy of birds. 1.5 hrs. Topic 9.- Physiology of birds. 2 hours Topic 10.- Anatomy of mammals. 2 hours Topic 11.- Physiology of mammals. 1.5 hrs. They will be evaluated through a final theoretical exam that will include objective multiple choice questions, objective short answer questions or questions about tables and diagrams. |
Laboratory practicals | Practical demonstration classes in the laboratory or dissection room (11 h) that will be distributed as follows: Practice A1.- Anatomy of reptiles. 1.5 hrs. Practice A2.- Anatomy of birds. 1.5 hrs. Practice A3.- Anatomy of mammals I. 1.5 h. Practice A4.- Anatomy of mammals II. 1 hour. Practice F1.- Handling of reptiles, lagomorphs and small mammals. 1.5 hrs. Practice F2.- Advanced management of rats and mice as animal models. 1.5 hrs. Practice F3.- Study of physiological parameters in small mammals. 1.5 hrs. Practice F4.- Seminars on proposed topics of Physiology. 1 hour. They will be evaluated through a final practical exam that will include structure recognition questions, multiple choice questions and short answer questions, as well as attendance at practices. |
Assignments | Group-led work on proposed topics that will include the search for information and preparation in electronic format. Each student must participate in an assignment to access the grade percentage reserved for it. It is necessary to use mandatory tutorials. The presentation before the rest of those enrolled, or in other forums, will be voluntary. |
Personal tuition | Each group will present the resulting work to the teacher. Once evaluated, in these tutorials their implementation and results will be studied and, according to the difficulties encountered and the evaluation of the teachers, they will be given a grade that can be improved if the indicated recommendations are followed. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
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Mixed tests | Written theoretical final exam that will include objective multiple choice questions, objective short answer questions or questions about tables and diagrams. Knowledge and understanding of the subject will be evaluated. Final written practical exam that will include questions for direct recognition of structures, multiple choice questions and short answer questions, also evaluating attendance at the practices. Overall, knowledge and understanding of the subject will be evaluated. |
40 % of the final grade 40 % of the final grade |
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Others | Realization and exhibition of works. Each student must participate in a directed work to access the grade percentage indicated. It is necessary to use mandatory tutorials. Each group will present the resulting work to the teacher. Once evaluated, in these tutorials its completion and results will be studied and, according to the difficulties encountered and the evaluation of the teachers, a grade will be given that can be improved if the indicated recommendations are followed. The evaluation will be carried out by evaluating the final product, paying special attention to the structure, quality, bibliographic sources used, correct use of terminology and scientific presentation format. The presentation before the rest of those enrolled, or in other forums, will be voluntary. |
20% of the final grade | |
Other comments and second call | |||
Conservation of grades only during the academic year of obtaining. It will be mandatory, in any case, to take both the theoretical and practical exams to pass the subject. During exams or evaluation tests, the use of any device or material, electronic or not, that could be used for the transmission or reception of information related to the subject evaluated, or that contains data that could be used for plagiarism purposes, is prohibited. copy or fraud, adhering to the internal guidelines of the University of León in this regard. The detection of these practices will mean a grade of 0.0 in the final exam, or test that is carried out separately, in which they are detected. |
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic |
O’Malley B, Anatomía y fisiología clínica de animales exóticos: estructura y función de mamíferos, aves, reptiles y anfibios, Zaragoza: Servet, 2007 Martín Ortí R, Marín García P, González Soriano J, Atlas de anatomía de animales exóticos, Barcelona: Masson, 2004 Hill RW, Wyse GA, Anderson M, Fisiología animal, Madrid: Médica Panamericana, 2006 Meredith A, Redrobe S (eds.), Manual de animales exóticos, 4ª ed., Barcelona: Ediciones S, 2007 |
Complementary |
Popesko P, Rajtová V, Horák J, A colour atlas of the anatomy of small laboratory animals. Tomos I y II, London: Saunders, 2002 Smallwood JE, A guided tour of veterinary anatomy. Domestic ungulates and laboratory mammals, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1992 Nickel R, Schummer A, Seiferle E, Anatomy of the domestic birds, Berlín: Verlag Paul Parey, 1977 Mc Lelland J, Atlas en color de anatomía de las aves, Madrid: Interamericana McGraw-Hill, 1992 Smith SA, Smith BJ, Atlas of avian radiographic anatomy, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1992 Sturkie PD, Fisiología aviar, Zaragoza: Acribia, 1975 Moyes CD, Schulte PM, Principios de fisiología animal, Madrid: Pearson Addison Wesley, 2007 |
Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before | |||||
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Medium knowledge of written English and basic computer skills are required. |