B9249 - Systematic and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy III

Learning outcomes

He/she knows the structural organization of the respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and integumentary systems of domestic Mammals, investigated at macroscopical and microscopical levels.

Course contents

This course is a part of hte Integrated Course B9086 - ANATOMY OF SPECIES OF VETERINARY INTEREST 2. At the end of the course the student is familiar with the structural organisation of the respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and integumentary systems of domestic Mammals, investigated both macroscopically and microscopically.

The Integrated Course contributes to the achievement of the following ESEVT Day One Competences: 1.15, 1.18, 1.29 and 1.30.

SPECIFIC PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE:

To better understand the topics covered in this course, students are advised to have already acquired knowledge in the following areas:

VETERINARY CYTOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND HEMBRIOLOGY and ANATOMY OF SPECIES OF VETERINARY INTEREST 1.

SPECIFIC TEACHING CONTENT

BLOOD CIRCULATORY APPARATUS: heart (3 hours); structure of blood vessels (1 hour). Main vessels of the small and large circulation (1 hour).
LYMPHATIC CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: organisation of the lymphatic system (0.5 hours); lymph vessels (0.5 hours), lymph nodes (1 hours). Thymus (1 hour) and spleen (1 hour).
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: nasal cavities (3 hours), paranasal cavities (0.5 hours), larynx (3 hours), trachea (0.5 hours), bronchi (0.5 hours) and lungs (3 hours). Thoracic cavity, pleura and mediastinum (0.5 hours) .
TEGUMENTARY APPARATUS: skin, skin glands, hair and corneal production (2 hours). Breast (2 hours).

There will be 6 hours of exercises (x 4 shifts) enabling students to observe the organs explained in the lecture under an optical microscope and in the natomic room.

Readings/Bibliography

The teaching materials for this course are available on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ).

Barone R: Anatomia Comparata dei Mammiferi Domestici (III, V: parte I e II), ed. italiana a cura di Bortolami R e Callegari E, Edagricole, Bologna, (ultime edizioni).

Delmann HD, Eurell JA: Istologia e Anatomia Microscopica Veterinaria, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano, (2000).

Hans-Georg Liebich: Istologia e Anatomia Microscopica dei Mammiferi Domestici e degli Uccelli, Piccin, (2012).

Bortolami R, Callegari E, Clavenzani P, Beghelli V: Anatomia e Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici, Edagricole Il Sole 24 Ore,Milano (2009).

Konig HE, Liebich HG: Anatomia degli Animali Domestici, 3° Ed. Italiana a cura di Marco Zedda, Piccin, (2020).

Dyce KM, Sack WO, Wensing CJG: Anatomia Veterinaria, ed. italiana a cura di Ceccarelli P, Germanà G, Mascarello F, Peirone SM, Scapolo PA, Antonio Delfino Editore, (2006).

Teaching methods

The frontal teaching hours involve the use of Power Point presentations. In the practical hours, students attend the microscopic anatomy room (40 microscopes) and the anatomy room (8 tables) divided into shifts of approximately 20 students. Macroscopic anatomy involves the study and dissection of animals or organs from horses, cattle, pigs and carnivores. During the exercises, students will be able to dissect organs such as the heart, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs and spleen.

To enter the Anatomy Room it is compulsory to wear a lab coat and boots (alternatively disposable shoe covers). When necessary, PPE suitable for carrying out specific activities (e.g. disposable gloves and goggles) will also be provided.

Considering the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance for this course requires the successful completion of Modules 1 and 2 via e-learning, and Module 3 on health and safety training in study environments. Information about the schedule and access to Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Program website.

Participation in practical and laboratory sessions requires wearing a lab coat and appropriate footwear. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable latex gloves, will be provided as needed.

Assessment methods

This teaching is a component of Integrated Course B9086 - ANATOMY OF SPECIES OF VETERINARY INTEREST 2. The assessment consists of an oral test, preceded by the recognition of a histological preparation. The student will be asked three questions (one question for each apparatus).

In evaluating the oral exam, the instructor will use the following grading scale:

- Basic understanding of only a few course topics; analysis skills emerge only with the instructor’s help; generally correct language → 18–22

- Limited knowledge of several topics; independent analysis only on procedural issues; correct language use → 23–26

- Broad knowledge of course topics; ability to make autonomous critical judgments; mastery of discipline-specific terminology → 27–29

- Comprehensive understanding of course content; fully independent critical analysis and connections; excellent command of terminology and argumentation skills → 30–30 with honors

The result of the oral exam will be communicated at the end of the session. The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

Final integrated course evaluation, registration and other useful information

The exam is considered passed only if all parts are successfully completed. The final grade is determined by the average of the grades from the various parts of the exam, expressed out of 30. A minimum final grade of 18/30 is required.

Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record.

Grades for individual parts and the final grade will be published on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ) by the designated course contact within 5 working days of the exam.

Students may reject the final grade 1 time, by informing the course examiner via email within 5 working days.

The designated course contact for this course is Prof. Roberto Chiocchetti.

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

 

Teaching tools

Microscopic room for the observation of histological preparations, anatomic room for practical exercises on fresh preparations and dry preparations. Educational portal. The teaching material presented in class is made available to the student either directly in class or using the teacher's website.

In case of difficulty understanding the course content, the instructor is available for clarification meetings, which must be scheduled via email.

Office hours

See the website of Cristiano Bombardi