FOUNDATIONS OF DISEASE FIVE - PATHOLOGY OF THE HAEMOPOIETIC AND LYMPHOID SYSTEMS AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY OF BODY SYSTEMS - 2023/4
Module code: VMS2005
Module Overview
This module introduces the student to clinical pathology of body systems and to the pathology of the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems. The student will familiarise with the clinical pathology tests used to evaluate animal health; these will include haematology, biochemistry related to the function of different body systems and cytology of organs, fluids and neoplasia . The response of the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems to invasion by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungal agents will be discussed. All diseases will be presented in context of One Health and underpinned with clinical case examples.
Module provider
School of Veterinary Medicine
Module Leader
ALNAJJAR Sarhad (Vet Med)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 110
Lecture Hours: 33
Practical/Performance Hours: 5
Captured Content: 2
Module Availability
Semester 1
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
Successful completion of all First BVMSci year units
Module content
Terminology and appropriate units to use for a range of basic laboratory tests and laboratory test abnormalities.
Factors affecting the calculations and use of reference intervals.
Uses and applications of laboratory tests in the evaluation of animal health and in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of disease in different animal species
Morphology, functions and main disorders of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets; and the appropriate procedures to evaluate these cells in a blood smear.
Basis of the more important coagulation tests, and expected changes in test results in the common coagulopathies.
Main animal blood group systems and tests that should be carried out before a transfusion is performed
Basic criteria for the selection and interpretation of the results of biochemical tests for the clinical investigation in abnormalities of:
- Organs systems- e.g. liver, kidney, alimentary, endocrine
- Biochemical parameters e,g. glucose, electrolytes, minerals.
Exfoliative cytology of masses, organs and body fluids other than blood
Plan and equip an in-practice laboratory, including basic instruments, stains, reagents and other supplies
Interpret laboratory test results using appropriate reference intervals and with consideration of available clinical information
Pathology of the haematopoietic system – congenital, infectious, inflammatory, immune-mediated, toxic, congenital disorders, degenerative conditions
Neoplasia of the haemopoietic system, histopathology and cytology of lymphomas
Pathology and pathogenesis of infectious pathogens causing haemorrhagic (DIC) haemolytic diseases and septicaemia (Anthrax)
Blood protozoal infections I – Trypanosoma, Plasmodidae, Leishmania, Babesia, Theileria
Rickettsiales and Coxiella burnetii – bacteria targeting blood cells
Example of viral pathogens causing haemorrhagic diseases: Pathogenesis of Flaviviridae, Orbiviruses, Asfarviridae
PBL case – 4 hours
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
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Oral exam or presentation | FACE-TO-FACE ORAL GROUP PRESENTATION (15 MINUTES) | 10 |
Practical based assessment | PRACTICAL REPORTS | 10 |
Examination Online | ONLINE CLOSED BOOK MCQ AND SAQ EXAM FIXED START TIME (2 HOURS) | 80 |
Alternative Assessment
PBL alternative assessment is an individual oral presentation examination Practical report alternative assessment is the preparation of a reflective writing report on an area related this module
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
- Practical skills in examining, recognising, describing and interpreting gross and microscopic specimens and laboratory result abnormalities
- Record writing ability and understanding and use of terminology
- Encourage teamwork and participation in group learning both in the practical sessions and the PBL cases.
- Content knowledge of general pathology and infectious and non-infectious disease mechanisms
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Content knowledge examination - 100%
- Formative assessments: Instructor and peer assessments 0%
- PBL group presentation – 10%
- Practical reports – 10%
- Written examination – 80%
Formative assessment and feedback
Formative assessments: Instructor and peer assessments 0%
Module aims
- Provide an understanding of clinical pathology and how it may be used to evaluate health and disease in the veterinary patient
- Introduce the terminology of systemic haematopoietic and lymphoid pathology based on aetiopathogenesis, and gross and microscopic appearance of non-infectious and infectious lesions.
- Develop the students abilities to recognise, describe, and interpret the abnormal for the veterinary patient utilising appropriate terminology and methodology
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | ||
001 | Describe the basic mechanisms of infectious and non¿infectious diseases and apply acquired foundation knowledge relevant to the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems RCVS KU 1, KU 3, KU 5 | KP |
002 | Understand the causes, development and consequences of infectious and non-infectious disease of the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems by using the principles of disease: injury, adaptation, inflammation and repair. RCVS KU 1, KU 5 | KPT |
003 | Examine gross and microscopic pathological specimens, to identify common pathological findings affecting the haematopoietic and lymphoid systems and be able to describe the lesions and interpret them using appropriate terminology and methods for collecting data - RCVS 31, 36, 45 | KCPT |
004 | Appreciate the commonality of the infectious disease process across species including concepts of One Health, One Medicine - RCVS KU 1, KU 5 | KCPT |
005 | Appreciate the clinical pathological methods and tests used to distinguish disease of the systems of the body - RCVS 31, KU1, KU 5 | KPT |
006 | Understand the pathogenesis of clinico-pathological changes in response to disease - RCVS KU 3 |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
- Provide infectious and non-infectious disease pathology in the context of One health, One medicine
- Allow students to develop skills in examining gross and microscopic pathological specimens, describing and interpreting them
- Provide students with the skills to record pathological findings using appropriate terminology
- Allow students to develop laboratory abilities and skills in interpreting abnormal laboratory results
The learning and teaching methods include:
Lectures, flipped classroom, small group sessions, PBL cases, practical classes using microscopy and anatomic pathologic specimens and images.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
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Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.