VET 133 - Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals I

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

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Description:

Covers the anatomy and physiology of the animal cell and various mammalian tissues, as well as the gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the following vertebrate types: equine, bovine, ovine, porcine, canine, and feline. The systems to be covered are: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine, as well as cellular aspects of metabolism and the digestive system. Provides sufficient knowledge of normal physiologic processes to understand the responses to drugs and disease processes discussed later in the veterinary science curriculum. Dissection is required. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Prerequisite: High school biology or its equivalent 3 class hours and 3 laboratory hours

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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