Veterinary Histology & Embryology - 10901211
Course Title
Veterinary Histology & Embryology
Course Number
10901211
Instructor Name
Abdelhafeed Dalab
Contact Information
[email protected]
Semester(s) and academic year(s)
Second Semester 2021
Compulsory / Elective
Compulsory
Course Description

This course introduces glass slide preparation, methods of study by light microscope, different intracellular structures such as epithelium, glands, C.T., muscular,   nervous,   and   all    animal    systems    of    different    domestic animals. Furthermore, electron microscopy photographs, desmosomes and cell to cell pictures and embryonic development starting from fertilization to implantation inside the uterus are presented.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  1. Become familiar with microscopy techniques includes information on methods that permit analysis of cells and tissues.
  2. Understanding the cells and its various organelles and discovering the four basic types of tissue.
  3. Classifying tissues according to structures and functions.
  4. Observe and analyze microscopically pictures of different tissues and systems of the organisms.
  5. Become familiar with the  development and formation of the organs in the body during early embryogenesis.
Intended learning Outcomes and Competences

By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  1. Become familiar with microscopy techniques includes information on methods that permit analysis of cells and tissues.
  2. Understanding the cells and its various organelles and discovering the four basic types of tissue.
  3. Classifying tissues according to structures and functions.
  4. Observe and analyze microscopically pictures of different tissues and systems of the organisms.
  5. Become familiar with the  development and formation of the organs in the body during early embryogenesis.
Textbook and References

Textbooks:

 

Title (1) – Required

Dellmann's Textbook of Veterinary Histology

Authors

Jo Ann Eurell, Brian L. Frappier

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Year

2006

Edition

Sixth Edition

Title (3) –  Lab sessions

Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology

Authors

William Bacha, Linda Bacha

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Year

2000

Edition

Second Edition

Assessment Criteria
Activity Percent (%)
First Exam 15%
Second Exam 15%
Practical Exam 30%
Final Exam 40%