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Course code: VVSS00355f12Semester: 2012/2013 summer
Name: Basis of veterinary haematology
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr Aleksandra Pliszczak - Król
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: -Student define the basic hematological terms -Explain and describe mechanisms of functional alterations in the body in basic hematological illnesses proceeding -Explain and describe causes of basic hematological illnesses -Recognize relationships between haematology and other medical sciences Practical skills: -Select and perform diagnostic haematological tests -Collect and protect blood samples, bone marrow and blood derivatives. -Prepare samples for transport, tests. -Perform basic haematological tests with laboratory equipment -Interpret laboratory test results
Competences: -Regards highly permanently broadening medical knowledge and skills -Is responsible for safe using of laboratory equipment
Prerequisites: Completion of the courses in histology, biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, microbiology and immunology.
Course content: Contents: The student is familiarized with: haematological terms; haemopoiesis, the role of blood cells and plasma, morphological and functional disturbances of blood in different type of diseases, processes of haemostasis and its role in prevention of the body against blood and body fluid loss, healing, differences in a range of morphology and function of blood depending on different species, transplant and transfusion problems.
Recommended literature: 1.Feldman B.F., Zinkl J.G., Jain N.C.: Schalm’s veterinary hematology. 5 th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000, 2.Powers L.W.: Diagnostic hematology. Clinical and technical principles. The C.V.Mosby Company, 1989, 3.Thrall M.A and all.: Veterinary hematology and clinical chemistry. Blackwell Publishing 2006, 4.Weiss D.J., Wardrop K.J.: Schalm’s veterinary hematology. 6th ed. Wiley – Blackwell, 2010.
Assessment methods: Written test
Comment: This subject will be held for group of at least 18 students