| Module name | Basic Systemic Pathology |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 322O1113 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester V |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr. drh. Dwi Kesuma Sari, APVet. |
| Lecturers | 1. Dr. drh. Dwi Kesuma Sari, APVet. 2. drh. Nurul Sulfi Andini, M.Sc. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course explores the macroscopic and microscopic causes and effects of tissue disorders across various organ systems, including eyes, ears, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and integumentary systems, with an emphasis on their clinical relevance and training in postmortem examinations and histopathology interpretation. Relation to curriculum: This course builds on foundational pathology knowledge, deepening students’ understanding of systemic diseases and their pathological manifestations, and prepares them for advanced diagnostics and clinical decision-making in veterinary medicine. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Presentation and discussion of scientific articles Laboratory practice (170 minutes per week) |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 136 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) 4. Laboratory practice (45.33 hours) |
| Credit points | 3 credit points (equivalent to 4.53 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | General Veterinary Pathology |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to: (1) distinguish the types and stages of tissue changes, both macroscopically and microscopically, and understand their clinical significance in various animal species; (2) analyze tissue changes resulting from infectious and non-infectious diseases across different organ systems in various animals; (3) analyze the pathogenesis of infectious and non-infectious agents affecting the eyes, ears, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and integumentary systems; and (4) apply proper methods for preparing and observing pathological samples. |
| Contents | 1. Tissue changes associated with disorders of the eye and ear 2. Tissue changes associated with disorders of circulatory system 3. Tissue changes associated with disorders of respiratory system 4. Tissue changes associated with disorders of digestive system 5. Tissue changes associated with disorders of integumentary system 6. Techniques in postmortem examination in mammals, birds, and aquatic animals, as well as interpretation of histopathology slides |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Assignments and projects 2. Theory exam |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Videos and slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Cheville NF. 1999. Introduction to Veterinary Pathology 2nd Ed. Iowa State University Press. 2. Carlton WW and MD McGavin. 1995. Thomson’s Special Veterinary Pathology. 2nd ed. Mosby Year Book. 3. Jones TC, RD Hunt and NW King. 1997. Veterinary Pathology 6th ed. Williams & Wilkins. 4. Cotran, RS. V. Kumar dan SL. Robin, 1994. Pathologic Basis of Disease 5th ed. WB Saunders Company, USA 5. Damjanov I. 1996. Histopathology A color atlas and text book. Williams & Wilkins 6. Jubb KVF, PC Kennedy and N Palmer. 1992. Pathology of Domestic Animals 4th ed. Academic Press, Inc. |