Systematic and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy 3
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a solid cultural background concerning the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the nervous system, of the endocrine system, and of the sense organs. The studies will be carried out in animals of interest for the future veterinary surgeon (carnivores, ruminants, pigs, horses, rabbits.
Expected learning outcomes
1) Knowledge and understanding: the student must demonstrate exhaustive knowledge of the macro- and micro anatomy and the main functions of the central nervous system, endocrine system, the sense organs.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student must prove to be able to apply the knowledge gained during lectures, through the identification of the anatomical structures on dedicated models, with the aid of reference atlases.
3) Autonomy of judgment: the student must learn critically and proactively both the information provided by the teacher and those derived from the recommended textbooks
4) Communication skills: the student should be able to explain the concepts acquired with appropriate and updated terminology that should be consistent with the terminology used in other disciplines, both during the lectures and during the practical lessons.
5) Ability to continue the study autonomously throughout life - Lifelong learning skills: the student acquires solid knowledge and adequate tools, to continue the course of study and post-graduate training, as well as his professional activity in a self- direct and / or autonomous way.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student must prove to be able to apply the knowledge gained during lectures, through the identification of the anatomical structures on dedicated models, with the aid of reference atlases.
3) Autonomy of judgment: the student must learn critically and proactively both the information provided by the teacher and those derived from the recommended textbooks
4) Communication skills: the student should be able to explain the concepts acquired with appropriate and updated terminology that should be consistent with the terminology used in other disciplines, both during the lectures and during the practical lessons.
5) Ability to continue the study autonomously throughout life - Lifelong learning skills: the student acquires solid knowledge and adequate tools, to continue the course of study and post-graduate training, as well as his professional activity in a self- direct and / or autonomous way.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
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VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 5
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours