| Course title | Cytology, Histology and Embryology II |
| Course code | Vete4034 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 8 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 32 |
| Independent study hours | 41 |
| Date of course confirmation | 16/11/2011 |
| Responsible Unit | Preclinical Institute |
| Course developers | |
| Mg. biol., lekt. Alma Plivča |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| Vete2013, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals I Vete2014, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II |
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| Course abstract | |
| 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. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| 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. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 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. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Six tests and an exam must have been passed successfully. Unfulfilled laboratory works must be mastered as agreed with the lecturer. | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| 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. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| 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 | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 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. | |
| Further reading | |
| 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. |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| Interneta resurss: http://www.histologyguide.com/ | |
| Notes | |
| Obligatory course in the 2nd level professional higher education study program Veterinary Medicine. | |