Anatomical Pathology I

Code:

MV311

Acronym:

API

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Food Hygiene

Instance: 2007/2008 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Molecular Pahology and Immunology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	50	Plan 2007 to 2017	3	-	5,5	80	148,5

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide students with an understanding of systematic pathology including aetiology and pathogenesis of the diseases of domestic 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. To demonstrate how identification of pathological changes relate to the diagnosis and prognosis of disease.

Program

The course will consist on the study of the alimentary system, pancreas and liver, male and female genital system, musculoskeletal system, skin and lymphoid system. Practical lectures consists on necropsy and histological examination of samples collected on the necropsy room.

Mandatory literature

McGavin M. Donald 340; Pathologic basis of veterinary disease. ISBN: 978-0-323-02870-7

Complementary Bibliography

Petisca JLN, Montano AT; A técnica da necrópsia em medicina veterinária, Livraria Luso-Espanhola, Lisboa, 1962
Jubb KVF, Kennedy PC, Palmer N.; Pathology of Domestic Animals, 4th edition. San Diego. Academic Press, 1993
Meuten Donald J. ed.; Tumors in domestic animals. ISBN: 0-8138-2652-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical lectures.
Practical lectures (necropsies with respective writen repports and histological examinations of the most relevant cases observe at the necropsy room).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	95,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

1) Written theoretical exam (50%)
2) Oral practical exam(40%)
2.1) Description examination (20%)
2.2) Necropsy examination (20%)
Necropsy reports (10%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Writing, at least, one case report from a case of the necropsy room

Observations

The theoretical examination can only be performed after aproving both pratical examinations. The description examinion will occur in the intermediate examination period while the necropsy examination will be in the last two weeks of classes. Both examinations will occur during the pratical classes.

Main bibliography: Jubb KVF, Kennedy PC, Palmer N. Pathology of Domestic Animals. 4th edition. San Diego. Academic Press, 1993. Carlton WW, McGavin MD. Thomson’s Special Veterinary Pathology. 2nd edition. St. Louis. Mosby – Year Book, 1995. Petisca JLN, Montano AT. A técnica da necrópsia em medicina veterinária. Lisboa. Livraria Luso-Espanhola. 1962