VTMED 5100 - The Animal Body (Foundation Course I)

Fall. 12 credits. Letter grades only.

Course fee: $75 course guide; cost of materials: $22. Enrollment limited to: first- year veterinary students.

J. Hermanson, Staff.

Designed to enable students to understand the principles of veterinary anatomy at the gross, microscopic, and ultrastructural levels. Emphasizes developmental anatomy to the extent that it reflects determination of adult form and species differences. Radiologic and related imaging techniques are used throughout the course to assist in the understanding of normal structural anatomy. Understanding of the anatomic basis of common surgical procedures is achieved during the various dissection procedures. The course is based on tutorials with significant emphasis on practical laboratories. Lectures and modules complement student learning.