ANIMAL SCIENCE 309 & 309H

Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

Fall Quarter 2020

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rebecca S. McConnico

OFFICE: Lomax Auditorium – Lomax Hall
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00-12:00 MW; Fri 9-noon and by appt
PHONE: 318-257-2418
E-MAIL: Rmcconn@latech.edu
LECTURE: 12:30 – 1:45 Monday and Wednesday
LAB: 2:00 – 4:00 Tues, Wed, Thurs; 4:00-6:00 Wednesday
TEXT: Required Lab/Text books
Required:
Cat Anatomy & Dissection Guide with Photos
By: Bruce Wingerd
Publisher:
bluedoor
Print ISBN: 9781599844213, 1599844214
eText ISBN: 978-1-59984-936-2, 9781599849362, 1599849364
Edition: 1st
Pages: 201
Copyright year: 2013

Recommended:
Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
By: Rowen D. Frandson, W. Lee Wilke, Anna Dee Fails
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell (STMS)
Print ISBN: 9780813813943, 0813813948
eText ISBN: 9780813823218, 0813823218
Edition: 7th
Pages: 528
Format: PDF
Available from $ 79.99 USD
SKU: 9780813823218

PREREQUISITE: Biological Science 130 &/or Animal Science 111

GRADE SCALES: (percent)

90-100= A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
0-59 = F
EXAMINATIONS: (tentative)
Exam I 100 points
Lab Exam I 100 points
Exam II 100 points
Final Test (comprehensive) 150 points
Lab Exam II (comprehensive) 100 points
*Pop Tests and extra credit activities 50 points
*600 points
*Roll will be taken for class and laboratory – Please sit in Green-colored Assigned seats

309H students – Honors project = 100 pts (total points = 700)

*Points may vary due to number of pop tests and extra credit activities.

309H – FOR THOSE TAKING THE HONORS SECTION

A separate project will be required: for example – 1) participate in the Anatomage Competition
in the new anatomy lab on main campus (see Dr. J. Newman) or other project TBD.

ATTENDANCE:
Punctual and regular attendance is expected and required. (University Policy 2206- Class
Attendance). More than three unexcused absences will result in lowering of the earned grade
by one letter. Missed exams/projects due to absence are the responsibility of the student to
complete. Prior permission of Dr. McConnico and/or an excused absence is required for a
student to miss a scheduled activity and make it up at an earlier or later date. Students
needing testing or classroom accommodations based on a disability are encouraged to discuss
these needs with Dr. McConnico as soon as possible. Class information/materials missed due
to cancelled classes due to natural or man-made emergency events will be made available on
Moodle.

STUDENT OUTCOMES:
1. The students will become familiar with anatomical terminology, structure and
physiology of mammals and poultry. The cats and other fresh or preserved
specimens will be used as a model for domestic mammalian anatomy in this course.
2. The students will become familiar with the components of skeletal models of several
species of domestic and wild animals and birds.
3. The students will examine comparative differences in the anatomy and physiology of
different species of domestic animals and poultry.
4. The students will study the relationship of the different anatomic systems to disease
processes.

STUDENTS NEEDING ACCOMMODATIONS/DISABILITY SUPPORT:

Students needing testing or classroom accommodations based on a disability are encouraged
to discuss those needs with me as soon as possible. You may seek additional information from
the Office of Testing & Disability Services or to www.latech.edu/ods for assistance. Students
who do not present an accommodations memo from the Office of Testing & Disability Services
will be referred to that office or can refer to: https://www.latech.edu/current-students/student-
advancement-affairs/disability-services/ for assistance.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
Academic Misconduct: In accordance with the Academic Honor Code, students will pledge the following: “Being a
student of higher standards, I pledge to embody the principles of academic integrity.”
https://www.latech.edu/current-students/student-advancement-affairs/student-conduct-integrity/

NOTE: No caps or hats are to be worn in lecture or laboratory sessions. Louisiana Tech is a
tobacco-free campus. No cups, cans, or food items are to be brought into the classrooms.
Noncompliance with these rules will possibly result in dismissal of the student from the course.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: All Louisiana Tech students are strongly encouraged to enroll and
update their contact information in the Emergency Notification System. It takes just a few seconds to ensure
you’re able to receive important text and voice alerts in the event of a campus emergency. For more information
on the Emergency Notification System, please visit . For more information visit https://www.latech.edu/current-
students/student-advancement-affairs/university-police/emergency-notification-system/

COMMUNICATIONS:
Moodle & La Tech e-mail will be used in this course. Students are encouraged to regularly
check Moodle and La Tech e-mail for postings and e-mails regarding the course. The course
will be presented in-person, virtually on ZOOM and it will be recorded on ZOOM and posted on
Moodle.
Email Protocol: Every attempt will be made to respond to emails as soon as possible-generally
within 12-24 hours. However, emails that are unintelligible may not receive an answer. To
ensure a timely response, please follow the following procedures:
Subject line: ANSC 318/318H Discussion. If Urgent, please indicate in the subject line
URGENT: ANSC 318.Include a full Salutation: e.g. Hello ________,” or Dear_______” Use full
sentences with proper capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.Sign-off with a proper closing:
e.g. “Sincerely, _______”; Kind regards, _______

CELL PHONE USAGE (talking, texting, etc.) is strictly prohibited during classroom sessions.
All cell phones are to be turned off and put away at the beginning of class. Disruption of the
class by cell phones, other electronic devices or other means (talking, etc) will not be tolerated.
Noncompliance could result in dismissal of the student from the course.

COVID-19 RELATED INFORMATION:

a. Students can access COVID-19-related information, guidelines, FAQs, and

policies at Louisiana Tech’s website: latech.edu/coronavirus
b. Louisiana Tech’s Return to Campus Plan is located at latech.edu/return-to-
campus. Masks are required to be worn indoors on campus. Masks are required
to be worn outdoors if six feet of physical distance cannot be maintained. Every
member of the Tech Family will be taking personal responsibility for their
behavior, which includes wearing masks, maintaining physical distancing,
washing hands regularly, using proper sneeze and cough practices, helping
maintain clean academic and office areas, and monitoring for symptoms of
COVID-19
 c. The direct link to the reporting protocol for students is located at
latech.edu/coronavirus/return-to-campus-plan/for-students/. Students can reach
out to Stacy Gilbert, Dean of Student Services & Academic Support, at
stacyc@latech.edu for help with accommodations and additional information.
d. Failure to comply with the Safety Protocols listed in the Back to Campus Fall
2020 booklet, latech.edu/documents/2020/07/covid-return-book.pdf/, specifically
on pages 5-7 about masks and social distancing, could result in students being in
violation of the Classroom Behavior Policy listed on page 125 of the Student
Handbook latech.edu/documents/2018/09/student-handbook.pdf/.
e. Information and contact numbers and sites for Louisiana Tech Counseling
Services are located at: https://www.latech.edu/current-students/student-
advancement-affairs/counseling-services/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

a. If there are power outages, poor internet, internet outages, etc. individual or in
mass, we will address these situations on a case-by-case basis.
b. Course assessment for grading purposes is addressed under grading above and
is dependent on graded exams, projects, and extra quizzes or bonus points.
c. Face-to-face and hybrid/flex (additional information required):
i. If faculty member becomes ill or needs to self-quarantine following
potential exposure:
- Faculty member will teach the course on-line if non-symptomatic and
under quarantine conditions
- Faculty member will request an adjunct professor or colleague to teach
if faculty member is out on sick leave
ii. Students can request appointment to meet with faculty over zoom to
maintain social distancing protocols.
iii. Students who are feeling ill with COVID-19 symptoms, have been
exposed to or testing positive for COVID-19, should not come to class and
should contact Tech Care at 318-257-4866 and check-in with Stacy
Gilbert (stacyc@latech.edu).
iv. Students who miss face-to-face class for COVID-19 related reasons will
have access to course materials and grading opportunities while away
from face-to-face class. Course participation is essential to pass this
course even without face-to-face interactions.

STUDENT OUTREACH: GOOD NUTRITION MISSION FOOD PANTRY:

The Good Nutrition Mission Food Pantry, sponsored by the Student Dietetic Association,
provides non-perishable food items for Louisiana Tech students who are in need. The pantry is
staffed by mostly undergraduate nutrition and dietetic majors, but welcomes all students who
want to donate their time.
"Good Nutrition Mission" Food Pantry
Location: Carson-Taylor Hall #152
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs., 12:30-4:00 pm Eligibility Requirements:
 Currently Enrolled with Tech
Valid CWID
Valid Tech E-mail/phone #
Items Available: Non-Perishable Foods (pasta, rice, beans, crackers, soup, vegetables, fruit,
peanut butter, jelly, chili, tuna, chicken, casserole dishes, hot and cold cereal, mac-n-cheese,
pasta sauce, etc.)
Contact Information: Catherine Fontenot, PhD,RD,LDN
CTH-#145
(318) 257-3237
maryf@latech.edu

IMPORTANT DATES:
September 25 - Last day to register for Fall graduation
October 26 – Advising Begins
Friday, Oct. 30 - Last date to drop with “W”
Thursday, November 5 – School of Ag Sciences and Forestry Career Fair (tentative)
Tuesday, November 17 – Last day to submit grades for degree candidates
Thursday, November 19 – Last Day of Classes
 LAB SAFETY CONTRACT

I recognize that an uninformed, unprepared, or merely careless and inconsiderate student in the laboratory hinders the learning process and is
a real danger not only to themselves, but to all others as well. In consideration of the safety and expeditious education of my classmates, I
agree to abide by all the following regulations, designed to minimize the hazards inherent in laboratory work.

1. Close-toed shoes (not sandals) will be worn at all times in the laboratory, regardless of what is being done.

2. Know beforehand the hazardous characteristics of the chemicals with which you will be working with. MSDS (material safety data sheet)
for each chemical used in this laboratory is available in the designated location (by the sink nearest to the door).

3. No dissection may be performed unless the required study preparation has been completed.

4. The locations of safety equipment (fire extinguisher, first aid kit, eye-wash kit, etc.) and their operation will be learned and committed to
memory before any laboratory work is undertaken.

5. Proper techniques will be observed for routine laboratory operations. If unaware of proper techniques, it is the student’s responsibility to
ask the lab instructor for specific instructions.

6. No eating, drinking, smoking, or any use of tobacco products is permitted in the laboratory at any time.

7. Reports of cuts, burns, nausea or light-headedness, falls, etc. will be made immediately to the instructor.

8. Laboratory bench tops, dissection trays, lockers, cubbies, will be kept orderly at all times, and those responsible for spillage will clean up
immediately.

9. The student is to be aware that the wearing of shorts, short skirts, leggings/stockings, open-toed shoes, sandals, or shoes made of woven
material in the laboratory is a serious hazard due to potential spillage and are not to be worn in lab.

10. Students are required to wear the specified gray-colored long sleeved lab coats (knee length) – available in the student book-store. Arms
and legs should be covered. Students are not allowed to roll up laboratory coat sleeves. Students and technical assistants are required to
wear proper footwear, and a buttoned, closed, long-sleeved laboratory jacket AT ALL TIMES when working with specimens. This policy
includes weekend and after hours use of the laboratory.

11. Student and TA hair should be secured and pulled back away from the face and front side. This policy includes bangs and ponytails —hair
should be directed posteriorly and not forward toward the specimen.

12. It is the policy of the Louisiana Tech University SASF Program that the use by students of cell phones, PDAs, ipads, or similar devices
during a scheduled laboratory is prohibited. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent (vibrate) mode and ordinarily should not be
taken out during lab. Use of cell phone cameras to assist with student documentation of anatomy specimen identification is approved,
however, student must use proper hygiene when using phone for this purpose and must clean cell phones with disinfectant wipes after each
use. Given the fact that cell phones are an integral part of the University’s emergency notification system, an exception to this policy would
occur when numerous devices activate simultaneously. When this occurs, students may consult their devices to determine if a university
emergency exists. If that is not the case, the devices should be immediately returned to silent mode and put away. Use of cell phone for
texting during a scheduled laboratory is prohibited.

13. Students will wear a mask appropriately at all times and stay 6 ft distanced while in lab.

14. Students will wipe down their seat and bench-top with provided disinfectant wipes/towels before and after the lab period.

The penalties for violation of the Safety Agreement in a given lab period are as follows:
 First Violation during a lab period: Warning.
 Second Violation during a lab period: Dismissal from that lab period with a grade of zero for that lab’s experiment.

I have read, understood, and accept the foregoing as requirements of the course, realizing that failure to adhere strictly to
these precautions is sufficient reason for expulsion from the laboratory.

DATE __________________

FULL SIGNATURE ___________________________________

Campus Wide I. D. #___________________

PRINTED NAME__________________________________________________
 Louisiana Tech University
School of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry

All laboratory and farm/field activities inherently carry some risk of injury, and certain types of
activity are not appropriate for persons with limiting medical/health conditions. Louisiana Tech
University recommends that each student or participant be covered by an adequate accident
and hospital insurance policy before participating in any program. If a student or participant is
injured or has need of medical attention, the University will obtain whatever medical or
ambulance service is needed to clear the medical emergency, however, it is understood that
the student is responsible for the cost of these services.

I recognize that every activity has a certain degree of risk, some more than others, I knowingly
and voluntarily assume the risk of these injuries, regardless of severity, which from time to time
occur as a result of participation in laboratory activities.

I will not participate in any activity if I am not in adequate physical condition or if I have not
been provided instruction and orientation sufficient for my safe participation.

I am either insured by a licensed provider of accident or health care insurance, or I assume

personal risk of not being insured.

I hereby release Louisiana Tech University, the University of Louisiana System, State of
Louisiana, all State Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and their respective
officers, employees, agents, or representatives from any and all liability, claims, cost,
expenses, injuries, illness, or loss resulting from, in whole or part, including attorney fees, for
my participation in the Louisiana Tech University activity shown above.

I the undersigned, am at least eighteen (18) years of age and have read this release form and
understand all its terms. If I, the undersigned, am under the age of eighteen (18) years, in
addition to my signature, my parent or legal guardian also shall state having read, signed, and
understood this release form and all its terms.

_______________________ ____________________________________________
Date Participant Signature (over 18 years of age)

_______________________ ____________________________________________
Date Parent or Guardian Signature
(only if participant is less than 18)

Campus Wide I. D. # ________________________________________

Date Lec Lecture Topic 12:30-1:45 Lab Lab Topic 2:00-4:00 or 4-6 PM
# #
9/14 Mon 1 Class Introduction/Overview/
Nomenclature/ Directional
Terminology/Basic Cell
Physiology Intro
9/16 2 Skeletal System – 1 Lab Safety; Bone anatomy
Development, Function, Intro to
Skeletal System
9/21 3 Overview/Directional
Terminology; Axial &
Appendicular Skeleton
9/23 4 Bone/Joints - Osteology 2 Muscles of the
head/neck/thorax/thoracic limb
9/28 5 Cardiovascular System –
9/30 Exam I (100 pts) 3 Muscles continued; Muscles of
the abdomen, pelvis/pelvic limb
10/5 6 Intro to Muscular
System/Histology of Muscle
10/7 7 Muscles continued 4 Nervous/Cardiovascular system
10/12 8 Neuro/Endocrine System
10/14 9 Respiratory Thoracic Cavity
10/19 10 Digestive System I
10/21 11 Digestive System II 5 Practical Exam I (100 pts)
10/26 Exam II (100 pts)
10/28 12 Reproductive 6 Abdominal Cavity
System/Fetal/placental
anatomy
11/2 13 Genitourinary
11/4 14 Skin 7 Genitourinary/Reproductive
Organs
11/9 15 Eye
11/11 16 Review Practical Exam Review
11/16 Final Exam (comprehensive
150 pts)
Practical Exam (100 pts)