Course Description

Integrated and comparative study of the nervous system, sensing, and behavior of the healthy animal (primary focus on domestic canine, feline, equine, bovine), including coordinated concepts from physiology, anatomy, radiographic anatomy, histology, and normal laboratory findings.

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Athena Title

Nerv Snsg Beh Vet I

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Prerequisite

Enrollment in the first year of the doctor of veterinary medicine curriculum

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Discuss the integration of physiological and morphological features in the normal nervous system and special senses
• Identify structures (gross, microscopic, and diagnostic images) of the nervous system and sensory organs in healthy animals
• Describe the function of the nervous system and special senses in healthy animals
• Describe foundational concepts of animal learning and behavior

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Topical Outline

• Course introduction
• Physiology of the nervous system and special senses
• Gross and microscopic anatomy of the nervous system and special senses
• Introduction to diagnostic images of the nervous system and special senses
• Integrated cases across physiology, anatomy, and microanatomy
• Introduction to how animals learn, communicate, and interact socially

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Barber, Renee

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Barber, Renee

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