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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This 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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
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;
2.
recognise bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and parasites, explain the importance of the host-pathogen-environment relationship in the disease process;
3.
describe the key morphological features of the major classes of microbial agents and parasites;
4.
use examples to outline the importance of how life cycles are relevant to the epidemiology of key classes of parasites;
5.
summarise the important mechanisms that result in neoplastic and developmental disorders;
6.
observe, recognise and describe normal and abnormal gross and histological specimens from different organs and tissues; and
7.
write, using correct scientific terminology, accurate gross and histopathological descriptions and reports.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology,
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science and
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)