APM 1101 Farm Animal Anatomy

This course introduces main aspects of animal conformation, body parts as related to function and production. This is an important exposure in order for the student to appreciate other more sophisticated aspects of animal body function.  This course introduces main aspects of animal conformation, body parts as related to function and production. This is an important exposure in order for the student to appreciate other more sophisticated aspects of animal body function. 

Course Objectives

• To explain important anatomical features of major farm animal species
• To explain comparative topography and differences between farm animal species.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Know the comparative anatomy of the domesticated species
• Appreciate functional anatomy of animals
• Describe body parts in relation to function