APBI 410 – Animal Health and Physiology

Course Description

This course is intended primarily for students in degree programs in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Applied Biology and Nutrition) and the Faculty of Science (Biology or Whole Animal Biology), who wish to increase their understanding of basic and applied physiological processes related to common disorders in production and companion animals. The primary objective of the course is to focus on knowledge application, interventions, and case studies. The course is expected to integrate different areas (physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology) using a combination of traditional classes and problem-based learning, using case scenarios that highlight the current application of knowledge.

Learning outcomes	Modules
Identify and compare the components of the main body systems.	Module 1: Cardiovascular system Module 2: Respiratory system Module 3: Renal system Module 4: Digestive system
Evaluate the individual role of the main body systems in optimal organism functioning.
Explain how the body systems work in combination for optimal organism functioning.
Explain and compare body systems response against suboptimal organism function and/or invasion of external agents.	Module 5: Stress Module 6: Inflammation Module 7: Immunology
Interpret pathological mechanisms that govern disease processes
Explain the clinical and sub-clinical manifestations of pathological processes through molecular, physiological, and morphological changes.
Describe disease treatment and the action of remedial agents.	Module 8: Therapeutics
Critically assess and present case studies which investigate pathological conditions and treatment mechanisms.	Case studies
Exercise oral presentation skills	Presentations
(Optional) Visualize anatomy structures of the main body systems.	(Optional) Laboratory sessions

Day and Location

Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00-3:30 pm, Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, Classroom – 1204.

Holidays

Imagine Day (September 5th) - No class.

Laboratory Sessions

Teaching Assistants – Richita Goli (richita1@mail.ubc.ca) and Amandeep Kaur (aman9898@mail.ubc.ca)

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System – September 19^th
Anatomy of the Respiratory System – September 19^th
Anatomy of the Renal System – September 28^th

Assessment Plans

Case studies (10%)

Pneumonia and heart failure – September 21^st
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion and metabolic acidosis – September 28^th
Ruminal acidosis and ketosis – October 5^th
Heat Stress and Edema – October 31^st
Mastitis, lameness, and diarrhea – November 7^th

Presentations (20%):

Last week of classes (November 16^th to November 21^st )
30 minutes total (15 minutes presentation + 15 minutes of discussion and questions)
Example of presentation organization: Introduction, Outline, Physiology, Technology, and Application
Evaluated on slides and time (20%), information (30%), and ability to answer AND ask questions (50%)

Proposed topics for presentations

Traumatic Reticulum Pericarditis
Frothy Bloat
Heat stress
Metritis
Displaced abomasum (DA)

Midterm (30%)

Cumulative and composed of short answer and essay questions based on class material given until the date of the exam. October 17^th

Final (40%)

Cumulative and composed of short answer and essay questions based on class material – November 30^th

Last day of classes

November 30^th

Textbook, Primary Literature

Principles of Animal Physiology. Moyes & Shulte, 3rd edition (Pearson).

There are no required textbooks for this course. All assigned readings will be taken from the primary literature (i.e. journal articles) and will be directly available through Canvas. Peer-reviewed reference materials can also be used to provide background information in areas such as physiology, and pathophysiological processes.

Academic Integrity

The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise, and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or exam and more serious consequences may apply if the matter is referred to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline. Careful records are kept in order to monitor and prevent recurrences.