Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture & 2 x 4 hour lectures (9 hours) |
| Practical | 2 x 4 hour practicals (8 hours) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay | 30% |
| Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Describe the major anatomical structures that comprise the head, the locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the horse in gross and histological detail
2. Appreciate the functional aspects of the gross and histological anatomy associated with each of the systems and how they interact and complement each other's performance
3. Understand how the horse's anatomy adapts to various physical stresses and the time courses involved in repair
4. Appreciate the specific anatomical limitations and weaknesses applying this knowledge to the selection of animals for different activities and the design of training regimes
5. Understand how the process of natural evolution and human selection has shaped the modern-day horse.
Brief description
This module will be presented as a lecture course with two four-hour dissections (dependent on material), one live horse practical, a 3-day conference on exercise physiology at Gregynog. Content: Classification and evolution of the equid. Examination of the evolution of the skeletal structure of the head, locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Skeletal anatomy, muscle structure, and function specifically related to movement.
Aims
This module will be presented as a lecture course with two four-hour dissections (dependent on material), one live horse practical, a 3-day conference on exercise physiology at Gregynog. Content: Classification and evolution of the equid. Examination of the evolution of the skeletal structure of the head, locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Skeletal anatomy, muscle structure, and function specifically related to movement.
Transferable skills
This module will be presented as a lecture course with two four-hour dissections (dependent on material), one live horse practical, a 3-day conference on exercise physiology at Gregynog. Content: Classification and evolution of the equid. Examination of the evolution of the skeletal structure of the head, locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Skeletal anatomy, muscle structure, and function specifically related to movement.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7