VSC310 Principles of Pathobiology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an introduction to the study of disease processes in animals. The mechanisms by which infectious and non-infectious agents cause developmental, degenerative, circulatory, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases in animals will be studied. Genetic, microbial, parasitic, immunological, metabolic, nutritional and toxic causes of disease will be considered. Students will be introduced to the host defence and immune system and will develop the descriptive skills so necessary in gross and microscopic pathology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC310
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe, using appropriate examples, disease processes in animals including the mechanism of entry of aetiological agents, cell injury, circulatory disturbances, inflammation, repair and regeneration and host defence mechanisms.
- Be able to recognise bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and parasites, explain the importance of the host-pathogen-environment relationship in the disease process.
- Be able to describe the key morphological features of the major classes of microbes and parasites.
- Be able to summarise the important mechanisms that result in neoplastic and developmental disorders.
- Be able to collect fine needle aspirates, urinary crystals and organ as well as tissue biopsies and describe how they are examined.
- Be able to recognise and describe normal and abnormal gross and histological specimens from different organs and tissues.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Pathological processes - Aetiological agents - Cell injury and adaptation or death, inflammation, repair and regeneration with some emphasis on the process of wound healing and species variation (eg proud flesh in horses) - Host-pathogen-environment relationship - Neoplastic disorders - Developmental disorders - Normal and abnormal macroscopic and microscopic cells, tissues and organs of the different body systems. - Sampling techniques: biopsies, needle aspirates, tissue collection. - Slide preparation and staining techniques.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.