BSC ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION Y1S2

AAP 3200: Animal Pathology

60 Contact hours

30 Practical hours

Purpose of the course

To help the learners to understand the fundamentals of etiology, pathogenesis and manifestations of common animal diseases, and the application of biotechnology to their investigation

Expected Learning outcome:

On successful completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

1. Explain the general principle of pathology
2. Describe etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, complications and results of degenerative changes and necrosis in diseases
3. Explain various types of cell injury, including inflammation, and compensatory mechanisms
4. Describe etiology, histology, pathogenesis complications and prognosis of neoplasia
5. Describe the conventional and biotechnological laboratory methods used in veterinary and medical pathology

Course content

Introduction to pathology. Cellular injury, degenerative changes, Cell death: autolysis, apoptosis and necrosis. Cellular accumulations and pigments. Systematic pathology and alterations in the body organs and systems due to disease caused by various etiological agents. Pathological conditions related to zoonotic etiological agents. Necropsy processes, examination of diseased organs microscopically and macroscopically. Sample collection, handling and storage.