Bradford School - Yola



COURSE OUTLINE

I. COURSE NUMBER AND NAME: VTHT 1205 Veterinary Medical Terminology

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will learn word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of common veterinary terms. The student will be able to define, apply, and analyze common veterinary terms. (Lecture 32; Lab 0; Ext 0; Total Clock Hours:  32/ Semester Credit Hours: 2) Prerequisite: None

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND REFERENCES

A. Required Texts

McBride, Douglas, Learning Veterinary Terminology, 2nd Edition, Mosby, 2002, ISBN 0323013295.

B. Instructor References





C. Equipment and Materials

Handouts and illustrative materials.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES

HOMEWORK: Students are expected to spend approximately 8 hours per week, on average, completing homework assignments in order to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

➢ Describe and apply appropriate animal terminology.

➢ Identify and define medical prefixes.

➢ Identify and define medical root words and combining forms.

➢ Identify and define medical suffixes.

➢ Describe different parts and meanings of a word to build medical terms.

V. TEACHING STRATEGIES

A. Lecture and discussion.

B. Review by game playing, including Jeopardy, Terminology Bingo, etc.

VI. STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS OF ACHIEVEMENT

When determining the student’s final grade, the following relative weights will be used:

A. Tests/Quizzes/Classwork/Homework 60%

B. Attendance/Participation 10%

C. Final 30%

Grading Scale

Grade Numerical Equivalent Quality Points

A 90-100 4.00

B 80-89 3.00

C 70-79 2.00

D 60-69 1.00

F Below 60 0.00

VII. TOPIC OUTLINE

Week 1: Introduction, Chapters 1 and 2

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Define a word and identify its parts (prefix, suffix).

B. Explain the presentation of simplified anatomy and physiology of each of the body systems.

C. Compare the words and their parts to each of the body systems.

D. State basic terminology used in various segments of the animals’ industry.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading of Chapters 1 and 2, pages 3-24.

B. Lecture on the word parts, suffixes, and prefixes.

C. Assign homework page 7, Exercises 1, 2, and 3 and page 8, crossword puzzle.

D. Assign homework page 19, Fill in the Blank and Matching, and pages 21-23, all exercises.

E. Prepare test on terminology in Chapters 1 and 2.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 1 and 2.

B. Homework: Study notes on word parts, suffixes, and prefixes.

C. Homework: Complete homework page 7, Exercises 1, 2, and 3 and page 8, crossword puzzle.

D. Homework: Complete homework page 19, Fill in the Blank and Matching, and pages 21-23, all exercises.

E. Homework: Create multiple choice questions.

F. Homework: Create a study journal of word parts.

G. Homework: Prepare for test.

H. Take test on Chapters 1 and 2.

Weeks 2 and 3: Chapters 3 and 4

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Identify the roots and combining forms of words.

B. Discuss the difference between external anatomy and internal anatomy as the words refer to visible parts of the body.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign Chapters 3 and 4.

B. Lecture on roots and combining forms of words.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 28-38 and pages 40-55.

D. Prepare test on both Chapters 3 and 4.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4.

B. Homework: Study notes on roots and combining forms.

C. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 28-38 and pages 40-55.

D. Homework: Create multiple choice questions.

E. Homework: Prepare for test.

F. Homework: Take test on Chapters 3 and 4.

Week 4: Chapters 6 and 7

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Identify the bones in the animal skeletal system.

B. Discuss the ways in which the bones connect and are moved.

C. Identify the different muscles in the muscular system.

D. Discuss their composition, classification, and their relationship to other structures that aid in movement.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading Chapters 6 and 7.

B. Lecture on the bones and how they connect and move.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 93-101.

D. Lecture on the muscles and how they connect and move.

E. Assign all exercises on pages 112-118.

F. Prepare test for both Chapters 6 and 7.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 6 and 7.

B. Homework: Study notes and discuss the bones and how they connect.

C. Homework: Draw and label components of a bone.

D. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 93-101.

E. Homework: Study notes and discuss the muscles and how they connect and move.

F. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 112-118.

G. Homework: Prepare for test.

H. Homework: Take test for both Chapters 6 and 7.

Week 5: Chapters 8 and 9

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Discuss the integumentary system, including the skin.

B. Discuss the accessory organs, hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, and variations of these special parts.

C. Discuss the structures and functions of the heart, blood vessels, characteristics of blood, and the mechanism of circulation.

D. Discuss the lymphatic system.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading Chapters 8 and 9.

B. Lecture on the integumentary system and its accessory structures.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 128-135.

D. Lecture on the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.

E. Assign all exercises on pages 161-169.

F. Prepare test on both Chapters 8 and 9.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 8 and 9.

B. Homework: Study notes on the integumentary system and accessory structures.

C. Homework: Complete exercises on pages 128-135.

D. Homework: Study notes on the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.

E. Homework: Assign all exercises on pages 161-169.

F. Homework: Draw and label the parts of the heart.

G. Homework: Prepare for test.

H. Homework: Take test on both Chapters 8 and 9.

Week 6: Chapters 11 and 12

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Discuss the respiratory system and its various parts and functions.

B. Discuss the gastrointestinal system and its functions.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading Chapters 10 and 11.

B. Lecture on the respiratory system.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 185-189.

D. Lecture on the gastrointestinal system.

E. Show gastrointestinal video.

F. Assign all exercises on pages 208-213.

G. Prepare test for both Chapters 10 and 11.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 10 and 11.

B. Homework: Take notes on the respiratory system.

C. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 185-189.

D. Homework: Take notes on the gastrointestinal system.

E. Homework: Complete discussion notes over video.

F. Homework: Draw and label the parts of the gastrointestinal system.

G. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 208-213.

H. Homework: Prepare for test.

I. Homework: Take test for both Chapters 10 and 11.

Week 7: Chapters 12 and 13

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Discuss the genitourinary system including the reproductive and urinary systems of both sexes.

B. Discuss the ductless glands that constitute the endocrine system, including pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading Chapters 12 and 13.

B. Lecture on the genitourinary system.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 242-253.

D. Lecture on the endocrine system.

E. Assign all exercises on pages 270-274.

F. Prepare test for both Chapters 12 and 13.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 12 and 13.

B. Homework: Study notes on the genitourinary system.

C. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 242-253.

D. Homework: Take notes on the endocrine system.

E. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 270-274.

F. Homework: Prepare for test.

G. Homework: Take test on both Chapters 12 and 13.

Week 8: Chapters 14 and 15

Objectives: The student will be able to:

A. Discuss the structure and function of the nervous system, both central and peripheral, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

B. Discuss the five special senses, including smell, taste, vision, hearing, and touch.

Instructor Activities:

A. Assign reading Chapters 14 and 15.

B. Lecture on the nervous system.

C. Assign all exercises on pages 302-307.

D. Lecture on the special senses.

E. Assign all exercises on pages 328-333.

F. Prepare test on both Chapters 14 and 15.

G. Prepare for final exam covering Chapters 1-4 and 6-15.

Student Activities:

A. Homework: Read Chapters 14 and 15.

B. Homework: Study notes on the nervous system.

C. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 302-307.

D. Homework: Study notes on the special senses.

E. Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 328-333.

F. Homework: Prepare for test and final.

G. Homework: Take test on both Chapters 14 and 15.

H. Homework: Take final exam covering Chapters 1-4 and 6-15.

VIII. STUDENT: INSTRUCTOR RATIO: 50:1

IX. MAKEUP WORK

Students must make up missed tests within two days of returning to class. There will be no retakes.

X. SCANS COMPETENCIES

| |WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES |

| |Resources |Information |Interpersonal |Systems |Technology |

|Learning Outcomes |

|Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources. |

|C1 Time: Selects goal-relevant activities, ranks them, allocates time, and prepares and follows schedules. |

|C2 Money: Uses or prepares budgets, makes forecasts, keeps records, and makes adjustments to meet objectives. |

|C3 Materials and Facilities: Acquires, stores, allocates, and uses materials or space efficiently. |

|C4 Human Resources: Assesses skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performance, and provides feedback. |

|Information: Acquires and uses information. |

|C5 Acquires and evaluates information. |

|C6 Organizes and maintains information. |

|C7 Interprets and communicates information. |

|C8 Uses computers to process information. |

|Interpersonal: Works with others. |

|C9 Participates as a member of a team: Contributes to group effort. |

|C10 Teaches others new skills. |

|C11 Serves Clients/Customers: Works to satisfy customer’s expectations. |

|C12 Exercises Leadership: Communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces others, responsibly challenges |

|existing procedures and policies. |

|C13 Negotiates: Works toward agreements involving exchange of resources; resolves divergent interests. |

|C14 Works With Diversity: Works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds. |

|Systems: Understands complex interrelationships. |

|C15 Understands Systems: Knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively with them. |

|C16 Monitors and Corrects Performance: Distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses system’s |

|performance, and corrects malfunctions. |

|C17 Improves or Designs Systems: Suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve |

|performance. |

|Technology: Works with a variety of technologies. |

|C18 Selects Technology: Chooses procedures, tools, or equipment, including computers and related technologies. |

|C19 Applies Technology to Task: Understands overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of equipment. |

|C20 Maintains and Troubleshoots Equipment: Prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and |

|other technologies. |

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|FOUNDATION SKILLS |

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| |Basic |Thinking |Personal Qualities |

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|Learning Outcomes |

|Basic Skills: Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks. |

|F1 Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.|

|F2 Writing: Communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing; creates documents such as letters, directions, |

|manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts. |

|F3 Arithmetic: Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts such as whole numbers, etc. |

|F4 Mathematics: Approaches practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques. |

|F5 Listening: Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues. |

|F6 Speaking: Organizes ideas and communicates orally. |

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|Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn, and reasons. |

|F7 Creative Thinking: Generates new ideas. |

|F8 Decision Making: Specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses best |

|alternative. |

|F9 Problem Solving: Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action. |

|F10 Seeing Things in the Mind’s Eye: Organizes and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other information. |

|F11 Knowing How to Learn: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. |

|F12 Reasoning: Discovers a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it when solving a |

|problem. |

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|Personal Qualities: Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty. |

|F13 Responsibility: Exerts a high level of effort and perseveres towards goal attainment. |

|F14 Self-Esteem: Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self. |

|F15 Sociability: Demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings. |

|F16 Self-Management: Assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-control. |

|F17 Integrity/Honesty: Chooses ethical courses of action. |

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