VETERINARY HISTOLOGY, VETM*3120
Fall/Winter, 2013-2014
0.75 Credits
Calendar Description
A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the microscopic organization of the organs of
domestic animals in various physiological states. Correlations between morphology and function
of the various cells and tissues comprising the organ system will be studied.
Course Coordinator
Dr. Brad Hanna, OVC Main Building room 1646D; ext. 54534; e-mail: bhanna@uoguelph.ca
Instructors
Dr. L. Robertson, OVC Main Building Room 2608; E-mail:
Dr. H. Snyman, e-mail: hsnyman@uoguelph.ca
Dr. S Yamashiro, OVC Main Building Room 1685, ext. 54924; e-mail: syamashi@uoguelph.ca
Mrs. Helen Coates, OVC Main Building Room 3660; ext. 54958; E-mail: hhcoates@uoguelph.ca
GTA: Hanna Peacock, E-mail: hpeacock@uoguelph.ca
Laboratory Technical Assistant
Mrs. Helen Coates
Administrative Information
For questions regarding academic consideration, continuation of study, academic misconduct,
safety, confidentiality, and experiential learning involving use of animals, please refer to the
appropriate sections of the OVC Phase 1 website.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Define, spell and correctly use the vocabulary of Histology
Describe and explain the structure and function of cells and tissues and the organization of
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organs
Identify and differentiate between the fundamental operating principles of different types
of microscopes
Manipulate a light microscope to view the major histological structures of organs and
tissues in common domestic species
Identify and interpret the structural details (reconstruction of 3D image) and morphological
variations in histological sections of tissues of common domestic species
Explain the relationship between tissue/organ structure and function, and relate these
concepts to Veterinary Physiology and Veterinary Anatomy
Explain the altered morphologic expression of pathological tissues in the progression of
disease
Evaluation
Three laboratory exams comprise 40% of the course grade. The first two are worth 10% each, and
the last is worth 20% (see Phase 1 schedule for dates).
The final examination is worth 60% of the course grade (40% theory and 20% laboratory).
A grade of at least 50% must be obtained on this exam to pass the course. A student who
scores less than 50% on this examination, and whose overall grade for the course is less
than 50%, will be deemed to have failed the course. A student who scores less than 50% on
this examination, but whose overall course grade is 50% or higher, will be assigned a grade
of incomplete (INC) and will be required to undertake a conditional examination set by the
course coordinator. The conditional exam will require further study of the subject during
the summer semester. A student who achieves a grade of 50% or higher on this conditional
examination will be deemed to have passed the course and will receive their original course
grade. A student who achieves a grade of less than 50% on this conditional exam will be
deemed to have failed the course and will be assigned a course grade of 49%.
Resources
Textbooks, Laboratory Guide and Teaching Aids:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Dellmann’s Textbook of Veterinary Histology, edited by Jo Ann Eurell and Brian L.
Frappier, 6th Ed (2006) Blackwell Publishing or 5th Ed (1998). Williams and Wilkins
Publishing.
Textbook of Veterinary Histology by D.A. Samuelson (2007), Saunders, an imprint of
Elsevier Inc.
Applied Veterinary Histology by W.J. Banks, 1st Ed (1981), 2nd Ed (1986) or 3rd Ed
(1992). Williams and Wilkins Publishing Company.
Veterinary Histology: A Laboratory Guide for VETM*3120 on line (D2L: Desire to
Learn).
Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology by Bacha, W.J. and Bacha L. M. Third Edition
(2012). Wiley-Blackwell, John Wiley and son Ltd.
(vi)
DVDs of pre-laboratory lectures (by S. Yamashiro), available on D2L.
(vii) Lecture notes, available on D2L.
(viii) Website for teaching histology sponsored by CANARIE (www.vethistology.com).
(ix)
Compuhistology for DVD’s by Godwin Isitor is available in the Learning Commons.
(x) Digitized images of the microscopic slides are available on line. Virtual Microscopy by
Aperio: http://images.objectivepathology.com, Go to “UoGuelph” – OVC, then VETM-3120.
(xi) Colour slides (Kodachromes) are available in the histology teaching lab (3655).
Any of (i), (ii) or (iii) and Veterinary Histology – Laboratory Guide, will be sufficient, but any
textbooks and atlases of histology may be helpful.
Schedule
Lecture #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
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35
36
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39
40
Topics
Introduction, Histological techniques, Interpretation of Images
Epithelium (surface = membranous)
Exocrine Glands (glandular epithelium)
Nervous Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue and Cartilage
Bone: Osseous tissue
Bone and Bone Development
Overview of Cell Biology and General Histology
General Concept of Endocrine Glands and Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus and Hypophysis (Pituitary Gland)
Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland, Paraganglia and Pineal Gland
Kidney
Kidney and Urinary Passage
Blood: Erythrocyte and Platelet
Granulocyte and Agranulocyte
Haematopoiesis; Concept, Erythropoiesis
Granulo-poiesis
Nasal Cavity: Olfactory and Respiratory Mucous Membranes
Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi and Bronchioles
Lung Parenchyma
Oral Cavity, Salivary Gland and Tongue
Teeth and Development of Tooth
Esophagus and Simple Stomach
Simple Stomach
Simple Stomach and Compound Stomach
Small and Large Intestine
Liver
Liver and Pancreas
Integument: Introduction, Hair and Hair Follicles
Hair Follicles and Specialized Glands
Mammary Gland, Equine and Bovine Hooves
Immune System: Introduction, Thymus and The bursa of Fabricius
Lymph Node and Spleen,
Spleen, Tonsils ,Peyer’s Patches, Hemal Node and Hemolymph Node
Laboratory Schedule
Laboratory #
Topics
1
Microscopy and Histologic Techniques Demonstration
2
Epithelium
3
Nervous Tissue and Muscle Tissue
4
Heart and Blood Vessels, Cardio-Vascular Module
5
Connective Tissue, Cartilage and Bone
6
Bone and Bone Development
7
Hypothalamus and Hypophysis (Pituitary Gland)
8
9
Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal Gland and Islet of Langerhans
Kidney and Urinary Passage
10
Blood: RBC, Platelet and Leukocytes
11
Bone Marrow Cytology
12
Nasal Cavity and Upper Respiratory Tract
13
Intrapulmonary Airways and Lung (parenchyma and stroma)
14
Tongue, Salivary Gland, Teeth and Esophagus
15
Simple and Compound Stomach, Small and Large Intestine
16
Liver and Pancreas
17
Skin and Appendages
18
Mammary Gland and Equine Hoof
19
Thymus and the bursa of Fabricius
20
Lymph Node, Spleen, Tonsils, Hemolymphnode and Hemal Node