PROPOSAL FOR THE INSTITUTION OF VMED 353
Avian Molecular Medicine
I. IDENTIFYING AND DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
A. Course Catalogue Description
1. Course number:
VMED 353
2. Course Title:
Avian Molecular Medicine
3. Course Description: Use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of avian diseases
4. Prerequisite:
VPHY 242 or its equivalent
5. Semesters offered: 1st semester
5. Course credit:
3 units
6. Number of hours:
3 hours a week (3 class)
7. Course goal:
For the student to be able to understand and utilize the available
molecular techniques in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
avian diseases
B. Rationale
Advances in biotechnology have enabled the development of molecular tools in the
diagnosis, prevention, treatment and control of avian diseases. Revolutionary and technological
advances in molecular biology in the last few years have resulted to the development of
molecular diagnostic techniques, mapping of animal genomes, identification of new disease
genes, new understanding on the molecular basis of pathogenicity and development of
alternative treatment protocols using gene therapy, recombinant and genotype-matched vaccines
and molecular genetics. This course will hope to provide practicing veterinarians with a greater
capability in the molecular diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of avian species and
for the students to develop an appreciation of the molecular basis of avian health and diseases.
C. Course Outline
1. Specific Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able
to:
a. Describe the molecular characteristics and properties of bacterial, viral, protozoa,
parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of avian species
b. Describe the available molecular techniques in the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of avian diseases
c. Formulate molecular diagnostic protocols for the different diseases and disorders of
avian species.
d. Formulate molecular prevention and treatment protocols for the different diseases
and disorders of avian species.
2. Course Content:
Lecture Topics
1. Introduction to avian molecular medicine
1.1. Definitions
1.2. History and scope
1.3. Applications
2. Diseases of domestic chickens
2.1. Molecular characterization and diagnosis of bacterial, viral,
protozoa, parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of broilers, layers,
breeders, gamefowls and native chickens
2.2. Treatment, prevention and control using molecular techniques
3. Diseases of domestic ducks and waterfowls
3.1. Molecular characterization and diagnosis of bacterial, viral,
protozoa, parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of ducks, geese and
other domestic waterfowls
3.2. Treatment, prevention and control using molecular techniques
4. Diseases of other domestic poultry species
4.1. Molecular characterization and diagnosis of bacterial, viral,
protozoa, parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of quails, turkeys,
ostriches and pigeons
4.2. Treatment, prevention and control using molecular techniques
5. Diseases of wild birds
5.1 Molecular characterization and diagnosis of bacterial, viral,
protozoal, parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of wild birds
5.2 Treatment, prevention and control using molecular techniques
6. Diseases of companion birds
6.1 Molecular characterization and diagnosis of bacterial, viral,
protozoa, parasitic and miscellaneous diseases of companion birds
6.2 Treatment, prevention and control using molecular techniques
7. Molecular genetics of poultry and other bird species
8. Gene therapy in avian species
9. Case Presentations
Examination
TOTAL
3. Course requirements:
Examinations, Quizzes and Case Presentations
No. of hours
3
15
3
3
6
3
3
3
6
3
48
4. References
Books
Acheson N. 2011. Fundamentals of Molecular Virology 2nd edition. NJ: John Wiley
&Sons
Cann, A. 2012. Principles of Molecular Virology. Oxford: Elsevier Academic Press
Cunningham J and Klein B. 2007 Textbook of Veterinary Physiology 4th edition. St.
Louis: Saunders Elsevier
Miller R. 2007. Fowler’s Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy. Philadelphia:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Giacca M. 2010. Gene Therapy. Italy: Springer-Verlag
Knipe D. and Howley P. 2013. Field’s Virology. Boston: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Kresina T. 2001. An Introduction to Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy. New York:
Wiley-Liss Inc.
Morand S, Beaudeau F, Cabaret J. 2012. New Frontiers of Molecular Epidemiology of
Infectious Diseases. New York: Springer Science Business Media
Saif Y. 2008. Diseases of Poultry 12th edition. Iowa: Blackwell Publishing
Stevens L. 2004. Avian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Edinburgh: Cambridge
University Press.
Journals
American Journal of Veterinary Medicine
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Avian Diseases
Avian Pathology
British Poultry Science
Experimental Animals
Genes
Journal of Applied Poultry Research
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Journal of Heredity
Journal of Molecular Medicine
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine
PLOS Pathogens
Poultry Science
World’s Poultry Science Journal
Veterinary Research
Virology Journal
Virology
II. ANALYTICAL INFORMATION
A. Instructional Model
1. Teaching Method:
Type of session
Preferred
class size
Lecture (relay)
5-10
Staff
required
1
No. of hours per
week
3
2. Mode of Delivery: Lecture and Laboratory
B. Special or Additional Resources and Personnel Requirements
1. Special Facilities: Existing
2. Library and other learning resources: Existing
3. Special staff competencies required: None
4. Names of staff qualified to teach part(s) of the course:
From the College of Veterinary Medicine
Jezie A. Acorda, PhD Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
Loinda R. Baldrias, PhD Food Microbiology
Bella C. Cruzana, PhD Microscopic Anatomy
Rio John T. Ducusin, PhD Ruminant Medicine
Salcedo L. Eduardo, PhD Parasitology
Ma. Amelita C. Estacio, PhD Neurophysiology
Ceferino P. Maala, PhD Anatomy
Joseph S. Masangkay, PhD, Pathology
Mildred A. Padilla, PhD Parasitology
Michelle Grace V. Paraso, PhD Toxicology
Hope G. Rovira, PhD Microbiology
Romeo E. Sanchez, PhD Virology
Eduardo Torres, PhD Theriogenology
Dennis Umali, PhD Poultry Medicine
Conrado A. Valdez, PhD Theriogenology
C. Relation to Other Courses:
1. Offered by the Department
a. Course replaced by this course: None
b. Prerequisite course: VMED 261
No. of credits
3
c. Course for which this course is a prerequisite: None
d. Course containing similar content: VMED 154 (5%), VMED 261 (10%)
2. Offered by Other Departments: None
D. Size and Source of Enrollment
1. Department majors: 3-5
2. Majors in other departments, curricula, or college: 3-5
3. Anticipated enrollment in first and second years of offering: 12-20
E. Estimated Funds Required by the Institution of this Course:
1. Salaries: None
2. Supplies and materials:
1 Laptop (P70 000), 1 LCD projector (P40,000), printer (P10,000.00)
5 reams A4 bond paper (P1,500.00)
Continuous ink (P3,000.00)
Annual amount: P10,000.00
3. Purchase of books and subscription to journals