Course code Vete4034
Credit points 3
Additional course materials Vete4034 st.k.pr. Citol,histol,embriol izvērsts saturs.pdf
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes32
Independent study hours41
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitPreclinical Institute
Mg. biol.
Vete2013, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals I
Vete2014, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II
The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the microscopic structure and functions of cells, tissues and organs of animal organisms. In the second part of the course students learn the histological structure of various organs and organ systems.
Knowledge - student has mastered the theoretical knowledge of the histological structure of various organs and organ systems (digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urogenital, immune, nervous and endocrine systems, skin and sensory organs). 10 tests.
Skills - student is able to recognize, describe and explain the structure of cells, tissues and organs visible in histological preparations and their specific features in a light microscope. Laboratory work.
Competence - the student is able to analyze, compare and evaluate independently the histological preparations of different organs. Understands the regularities of the structure of organs and organ systems and their functional significance. Laboratory work.
1. Digestive system - 1 h lecture, 6h laboratory work.
1st. test - digestive system.
2. Respiratory system – 2h laboratory work.
3. Integument –1 h lecture, 2 h laboratory works
2nd test - respiratory system, integument
4. Cardiovascular system - 1 h lecture, 2 h laboratory works
5. Hematopoietic and immune organs - 1 h lecture, 4 h laboratory works.
3rd test - Cardiovascular system, hematopoietic and immune organs
6. Urinary system - 1 h lecture, 4 h laboratory works.
7. Reproductive system (female and male) – 1 h lecture, 4 h laboratory works
4th test - urinary system, reproductive system (female and male)
8. Central and peripheral nervous system - 2 h laboratory works.
9. Endocrine system –1 h lecture, 4 h laboratory works.
5th test - central and peripheral nervous system, endocrine system
10. Sensory organs. The eye. The ear - 1 h lecture, 4 h laboratory works.
6th test - sensory organs.
Six tests and an exam must have been passed successfully.
Unfulfilled laboratory works must be mastered as agreed with the lecturer.
Independent work is accomplished by obliging students to prepare certain questions for each colloquium. Independent work performance is controlled during the response to the colloquia; its questions are included in the exam.
Tests of the study course are evaluated in accordance with the criteria of the 10 point system scale indicated in the LLU Study Regulations. To be eligible for the exam, all tests must be successfully completed. The exam is an oral one. At the beginning, the student must be able to recognize two histological samples. The student may continue the exam and take a ticket only if these samples are recognized. According to the criteria of the 10 point system scale indicated in the LLU Study Regulations, the student's ability to describe two histological samples and theoretical knowledge about the questions presented on the ticket are evaluated
1. Brūveris Z. Veterinārās histoloģijas pamati. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2015. 528 lpp.
2. Bacha W.J., Bacha l. M. Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology. Philadelphia ... [etc.]: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, 2000. 318 p.
1. Selga T. Šūnu bioloģija. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2008. 344 lpp.
2. Dālmane A. Histoloģija. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. Rīga, 2004. 319 lpp.
3. Dālmane A. Histoloģijas atlants. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds. Rīga, 2005. 304 lpp.
4. Eurell J.A, Ffrappier B. L. (ed.). Dellmann's textbook of veterinary histology, 6th ed.. John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
Interneta resurss: http://www.histologyguide.com/
Obligatory course in the 2nd level professional higher education study program Veterinary Medicine.