Animal Morphology and Physiology (upgrade)
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course is designed to elucidate the fine details of animal biology, anatomy, physiology and metabolism, introduced with the previous course (MFA- Fundamentals), so to provide a solid and up-to-date knowledge both on animal functions and on histological structure and physiological and molecular characteristics of animals and of animal food. Objective of the course is therefore to contribute to equip students with the necessary competences so that he can manage traditional and innovative technologies in many fields, and to contribute to supply cultural basis scientifically correct, necessary in order to form personal opinions with regard to topics of strong impact, like the relationships amnong animal food, environment and human health
Expected learning outcomes
Deep and up-to-date knowledge both on animal functions and on histological structure and physiological and molecular characteristics of endocrine, nervous and immune systems.
Cultural basis scientifically correct, necessary in order to form personal opinions with regard to topics of strong impact, like the relationships amnong animal food, environment and human health.
Cultural basis scientifically correct, necessary in order to form personal opinions with regard to topics of strong impact, like the relationships amnong animal food, environment and human health.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Asynchronous lectures will be made available (videos consisting of slides with audio commentary), organized to cover the topics of each lesson of the course. The recorded lectures will be made available to students on the ARIEL teaching platform for the entire semester. Furthermore, synchronous meetings with the students will be organized periodically, using the Microsoft Teams platform, in order to provide clarifications and insights on teaching topics and answer students' questions.
Exams will be taken online in the same way as those taken in person.
Exams will be taken online in the same way as those taken in person.
Course syllabus
Animal tissues, with particular focus on: epithelial tissues (exocrine and endocrine glands), hematoietic connective tissue, lymphatic connective tissue and nervous tissue (4 hours)
Endocrine system and chemical communication (4 hours)
Nervous system and electrical communication (4 hours)
Receptors and relationship with the environment (4 hours)
Integrated systems for maintaining homeostasis (4 hours)
Stress and defense mechanisms (immune defense mechanisms and thermoregulatory strategies) (4 hours)
Biology of Growth and Development (4 hours)
Exercises (8 hours for each student equal to 0.5 CFU) divided into microscopy sessions that will allow the student to personally apply the knowledge acquired to the description and evaluation of histological preparations; interactive seminars on the main morphological and physiological investigation methods.
Endocrine system and chemical communication (4 hours)
Nervous system and electrical communication (4 hours)
Receptors and relationship with the environment (4 hours)
Integrated systems for maintaining homeostasis (4 hours)
Stress and defense mechanisms (immune defense mechanisms and thermoregulatory strategies) (4 hours)
Biology of Growth and Development (4 hours)
Exercises (8 hours for each student equal to 0.5 CFU) divided into microscopy sessions that will allow the student to personally apply the knowledge acquired to the description and evaluation of histological preparations; interactive seminars on the main morphological and physiological investigation methods.
Prerequisites for admission
basic knowledge of animal morphology and physiology
Teaching methods
Lectures (28 hours equal to 3.5 CFU) which will illustrate the key points that students will have to deepen using the recommended textbooks and will stimulate the student to connect the concepts that will be illustrated in the various phases of the course.
Practical classes (8 hours for each student equal to 0.5 CFU) divided into microscopy sessions that will allow the student to personally apply the knowledge acquired to the description and evaluation of histological preparations; interactive seminars on the main morphological and physiological investigation methods. Attendance at both is strongly recommended.
Practical classes (8 hours for each student equal to 0.5 CFU) divided into microscopy sessions that will allow the student to personally apply the knowledge acquired to the description and evaluation of histological preparations; interactive seminars on the main morphological and physiological investigation methods. Attendance at both is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
HG Liebich
Istologia e anatomia microscopica dei mammiferi domestici e degli uccelli
PICCIN Data Pubblicazione: 2012
ISBN: 978-88-299-2099-0
Oystein V. Sjaastad Iav Sand Knut Hove.
Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici.
Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. Data Pubblicazione: 2013
ISBN: 9788808182937
As an alternative to the two books above
Beghelli Viscardo, Bortolami Ruggero, Callegari Emilio, Clavenzani Paolo
Anatomia e fisiologia degli animali domestici
Edagricole. Data Pubblicazione: 2009
ISBN 978-88-506-5311-9
Istologia e anatomia microscopica dei mammiferi domestici e degli uccelli
PICCIN Data Pubblicazione: 2012
ISBN: 978-88-299-2099-0
Oystein V. Sjaastad Iav Sand Knut Hove.
Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici.
Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. Data Pubblicazione: 2013
ISBN: 9788808182937
As an alternative to the two books above
Beghelli Viscardo, Bortolami Ruggero, Callegari Emilio, Clavenzani Paolo
Anatomia e fisiologia degli animali domestici
Edagricole. Data Pubblicazione: 2009
ISBN 978-88-506-5311-9
Assessment methods and Criteria
Final written exam with 33 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. Each correct answer is worth one point, each wrong or missing answer 0 points. If the student exceeds 30 points, she will receive honors. Students with SLD will have 60 minutes to complete the test. The results will be communicated through the University platform to individual students who will have the right to accept or refuse the grade.
VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Professor:
Gandolfi Fulvio
Professor(s)
Reception:
From Monday to Friday upon appointment
Office or after the lectures