COURSE SYLLABUS

HORSE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1	Course Title:	HORSE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
2	Course Code:	AAAZ101
3	Type of Course:	Compulsory
4	Level of Course:	Short Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	1
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	2
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:	None
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. DENİZ SEYREK-İNTAŞ
16	Course Lecturers:	Prof. Dr. Ayşe SERBEST, Yard. Doç. Dr. Füsun (AK) SONAT
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. Deniz Seyrek İntaş U.Ü. Veteriner Fakültesi Hayvan Hastanesi Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı, Görükle Yerleşkesi 16059 Görükle / Nilüfer, BURSA e-mail: denizsi@uludag.edu.tr Tel. 0224 294 08 36
18	Website:	http://mennanpasinli.uludag.edu.tr/
19	Objective of the Course:	It is aimed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge about basic equine anatomical terminology, morphological properties of body systems from cell to organs and systems including functional mechanisms as far as it is required for equitation and horseback riding.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development

Learning Outcomes:

1	The student knows general anatomical terminology and is able to understand the names, directions and descriptions of body regions, organs and tissues in horses.;
2	The student is aware of the morphological properties of the modern horse, its place in the zoological systematics and morphological evolution.;
3	The student learns the cell structure, its physiology and comprehends changes such as disease and aging;
4	The student knows the morphology and functions of the musculoskeletal system, physiology of movement (muscles, tendons-ligaments, bone and joint functions, biomechanics of the hoof) and their effect on sport performance;
5	The student knows basic structures and functional mechanisms of horses’ digestive, respiratory, urogenital and circulatory systems and is aware of their effect on sport performance;
6	The student knows the morphology and physiology of reproductive organs and has a general idea about the functions of other endocrine systems and their influence on organ systems in horses;
7	The student knows the morphology and functions of the central and peripheral nervous system and their effect on tissues and organs;
8	The student understands the morphology, special properties and physiology of the sensory organs and their role in equestrian sports;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Classification, structure and functions of cells, cell physiology	Microscopy in the lab, investigation of images of different cell types and cell organelles
2	Evolution of the horse, morphological changes and the reasons for it, properties of the modern horse, constitution	Demonstration of anatomical structures on a live horse
3	Physiology of motion (gait types, tempos, striated muscle function, flexion-extension, biomechanics of the hoof, classification and functions of muscles/ tendons/ ligaments and joints.	Video films and/or live demonstration of motion physiology, gait types and tempos in the manege.
4	Musculoskeletal anatomy of the horse -1 (bony skeleton and joints – head, body and extremities)	Anatomy laboratory (investigations on the skeleton)
5	Musculoskeletal anatomy of the horse - 2 (muscles and tendons, other supportive soft tissues)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver: dissection of muscles-tendons-ligaments)
6	Musculoskeletal anatomy of the horse - 3 (peripheral and central nervous system – functions, mechanisms, morphology and physiology)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver: dissection of nerves / slides/ videos about the nervous system)
7	Feeding and digestive physiology (food intake, digestion, absorption, and excretion) and pathophysiology in horses	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the digestive system)
8	Morphology of digestive system organs in horses (oral cavity, salivary glands, oesophagus, gastro-intestinal system, pancreas, liver)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the digestive system)
9	Physiology and morphology of the urinary system (urine production and urination), (kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the urinary system)
10	Physiology and morphology of the respiratory system (larynx, air sacs, trachea, lungs)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the respiratory system)
11	Function, physiology and morphological structure of the heart, blood/lymph and circulatory system	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the cardio-vascular system)
12	Reproductive physiology, other endocrine organ systems (adrenal glands, pituitary gland, pancreas etc) functions, female and male reproductive organ morphology	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the male and female reproductive system)
13	Functions, properties and morphology of sensory organs (skin and epidermal structures, eyes, ears, nose, tongue)	Anatomy laboratory (study on cadaver / slides/videos about the sensory organs)
14	General health parameters (body temperature, respiration/pulse/heart rate, intestinal sounds/frequency, conjunctiva/mucosa, lymph nodes), behavioural signs and alterations of physiological parameters in the sick horse	Determination of physiological parameters on a live horse

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	-The equine distal limb. An Atlas of Clinical Anatomy and Comparative Imaging, Denoix J.M, Manson Publishing/The Veterinary Press, 2002. - Praxisorientierte Anatomie und Propädeutik des Pferdes Wissdorf H, Gerhards H, Huskamp B, Deegen E, 3. baskı, M&H Schaper Verlag, 2010; ISBN: 978-3-7944-0216-8. - Atlas der Anatomie des Pferdes, Röck S, Budras KD, Schlütersche Verlag; 6. baskı, 2008, ISBN-10: 3899930436, ISBN-13: 978-3899930436. - Anatomie des Pferdes. Hertsch B, FN Verlag, 5. baskı, 2012.
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	35
Quiz	1	15
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	50
Total	3	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		50
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		50
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

Activites	NUMBER	TIME [Hour]	Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical	14	2	28
Practicals/Labs	14	2	28
Self Study and Preparation	14	3,5	49
Homeworks, Performances	0	0	0
Projects	0	0	0
Field Studies	14	3	42
Midtermexams	1	1	1
Others	0	0	0
Final Exams	1	2	2
Total WorkLoad			150
Total workload/ 30 hr			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

	PQ1	PQ2	PQ3	PQ4	PQ5	PQ6	PQ7	PQ8	PQ9	PQ10	PQ11	PQ12
LO1	2	3	1	5	2	4	1	5	2	1	2	1
LO2	2	2	2	4	4	4	1	5	2	1	2	1
LO3	1	5	2	4	4	3	1	5	2	1	2	1
LO4	1	4	2	5	3	5	1	5	2	1	2	1
LO5	1	3	3	3	4	3	1	3	2	1	2	1
LO6	1	3	2	2	5	2	1	2	2	1	2	1
LO7	1	3	3	4	2	3	1	3	2	1	2	1
LO8	1	5	4	4	2	5	1	3	2	1	2	1

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High