Code: | MV321 | Acronym: | APII |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Clinical Sciences |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Molecular Pahology and Immunology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIMV | 45 | Plan 2007 to 2017 | 3 | - | 5,5 | 80 | 148,5 |
To provide students with an understanding of systematic pathology including etiology and pathogenesis of the diseases of companion and farm animals, as well as some exotic animals, as they relate to veterinary practice. A basic understanding of histopathology and gross pathology of various organs and tissues of respiratory, urinary, nervous, bones, muscles, genital and lymphoid systems. To demonstrate how identification of pathological changes relate to the diagnosis and prognosis of disease. Importance of neoplasic diseases and the most important and relevant aspects to clinical practitioner. Importance and interpretation of histopathological reports.
Perform a necropsy; Identify macroscopic lesions and build list of differential diagnosis; Collect and send pathological samples to other diagnostic laboratories; interpret the results from complementary diagnosis tests. Understand the etiopathogeny and recognize the lesions, both macroscopic and microscopic, of the diseases of respiratory, urinary, nervous, bone and muscles, reproductive and lymphoid systems of domestic and exotic animals.
The course will consist on the study of the respiratory, urinary, nervous, bones, muscles, genital and lymphoid systems . Practical classes consists on necropsies of domestic animals.
Theoretical lectures. Practical classes (necropsies with respective written reports and histological examinations of the most relevant cases observed at the necropsy room - optional).
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 50,00 |
Prova oral | 50,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
It is necessary to approve the practical examinations to perform the theoretical exam. Practical examinations will occur in the latest weeks of classes, always during the practical lessons.
1) Written theoretical exam (50%) 2) Practical exam (continuous assessment + oral exam) - 50%
The practical examination has a special evaluation system on order to favor a collaborative work and study among the students.
Students with special needs should contact the Teacher timely, in order to materialize their registration to practical examinations.
It is possible to improve each of the parts of classification in a separate way.
The theoretical examination can only be performed after approving practical examination. Practical exams will occur in the latest weeks of classes, always during the practical lessons. Main Blibliography: Jubb KVF, Kennedy PC, Palmer N. Pathology of Domestic Animals. 4th edition. San Diego. Academic Press, 1993. McGavin MD, Zachary JF. Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease. 4nd edition. Mosby Elsevier, 2007. Petisca JLN, Montano AT. A técnica da necrópsia em medicina veterinária. Lisboa. Livraria Luso-Espanhola. 1962