Veterinary Bioscience:Respiratory System (VETS30018)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the structure and function of the respiratory systems of different species
• Explain how components of the respiratory system interact to allow survival under various physiological and pathological conditions, and how they can be modified with pharmacological agents
• Identify normal and abnormal respiratory structures in animals on gross observation, in diagnostic images, and in histological and cytological preparations
• Interpret data acquired from clinical cases, and apply understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory system in order to analyse and interpret clinical problems related to this system
• Apply an understanding of the mechanism of action of common classes of drugs that act on the respiratory system to explain their use in the treatment of respiratory disease
• Combine regional and systemic anatomical knowledge with technical skills in order to apply these to diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures in domestic and other animals
• Conduct a clinical examination of the respiratory system in order to assess structure and function
• Critically appraise scientific evidence and effectively communicate research findings and complex scientific information orally and in written form to a diverse audience