| Module name | General Veterinary Pathology |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 220O1123 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester IV |
| 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. 3. drh. Rini Amriani, M.Biomed. 4. drh. A. Muhammad Ichlasul Akmal, M.Si. 5. drh. Wahyuni., M.Kes., APVet. |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course covers the fundamentals of pathology, including cellular and tissue reactions to injury, cell death, cell adaptation, cell growth disorders, inflammation, wound healing, blood circulation disorders, immune system disorders, nutritional balance disorders, and disorders caused by both infectious and non-infectious agents, associated with its clinical importance in various animal species. Relation to curriculum: This course provides a comprehensive foundation in pathological processes crucial for understanding disease mechanisms across diverse animal species, enhancing students’ diagnostic and clinical skills for subsequent semesters. |
| 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 | Basic Veterinary Histology Advanced Veterinary Histology |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to (1) explain definitions and terms in pathology, and the nomenclature of diseases caused by infectious and non-infectious agents, emphasizing their clinical importance; (2) explain the basics of cell and tissue reactions in the disease process in animals; (3) explain the stages of tissue changes both macroscopically and microscopically; and (4) explain the pathogenesis of diseases caused by infectious and non-infectious agents, and make decisions based on the results of these analysis. |
| Contents | 1. Scope of pathology, basic terminology, and disease nomenclature 2. Cellular reactions to injury and cell death 3. Cellular adaptation and growth disorders 4. Inflammation and wound healing 5. Disorders of blood circulation 6. Disorders of immune system 7. Disorders of nutritional balance 8. Disorders caused by infectious agents 9. Disorders caused by non-infectious agents |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Projects and assignments 2. Theory examination |
| 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. |