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Course Title : |
Animal Health
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Course Code : |
VPM 2001 |
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Credits : |
1 + 2 |
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Semester : |
May |
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Program : |
Diploma in
Animal Health and Production |
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Lecture : |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jasni Sabri ( Coordinator ) |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noordin Mohd Mustapha |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahim Mutalib |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Suri Arshad |
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Objective : |
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At the end of the
course, the student : |
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acquire knowledge on disease
agents ( bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites)
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comprehend the concepts and
processes of disease.
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able to identify lesions
caused by disease agents.
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Synopsis
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This is an introductory course to
microbiology, parasitology and pathology. It covers significance of
disease, morphology and classification of infectious agents and their
lesions.
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Lecture Schedule : |
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No |
Lecture Title |
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1
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Introduction to
course. Introduction to bacteria |
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2
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Bacteria
structure |
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3
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Growth
and nutrient requirement of bacteria |
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4
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Relationship between host parasite and normal flora |
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5
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Pathogenic characteristics of bacteria |
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6
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Disinfection and sterilisation |
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7
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Chemotherapy and antibiotic |
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8
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Virus
Structure |
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9
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Viral
multiplication |
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10
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Immunology |
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11
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Immunology |
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12
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Introduction to helminths |
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13
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Introduction to helminths |
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14
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Introduction to helminths |
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15
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Introduction to arthropods |
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16
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Introduction to arthropods |
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17
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Introduction to protozoa |
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18
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Introduction to disease processes |
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19
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Introduction to disease processes |
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Degeneration and necrosis |
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21
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Inflammation |
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22
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Inflammation |
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23
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Growth disturbances |
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24
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Neoplasia |
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25
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Circulatory disturbances |
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26
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Circulatory disturbances |
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27
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Trauma |
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Immunopathology |
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Evaluation : |
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Continuous assessment : 60%
(Theory and practical)
Final exam :
40%
Total : 100%
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Attendance : |
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An attendance of a minimum of
80% of the lectures and practical is required for eligibility to sit for
the final semester examination
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References : |
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Biberstein, E. L. and
Yuan, C. Z. (1990). Review of Veterinary Microbiology. Blackwell
Scientific Pub. Inc.
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Awang. I.P.R.
(1991). Keluarga Virus Veterinar. Penerbitan UPM, Serdang.
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Zamri-Saad,
M. (1990). Patologi Veterinar Umum. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, KL.
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