Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Objective of the course is to develop competencies on diagnostic tools currently applied for animal's health and wellness management.
Expected learning outcomes
The student is expected to acquire the theoretical knowledge of the major laboratory techniques (bacteriology, virology and immunology) applied to the prevention of infectious diseases of farm animals.The student is expected to acquire the practical ability to apply the above mentioned methodologies to correctly perform the diagnosis of infectious diseases in fam animals.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Theoretical classes:
Bacteriology and virology methods to control the most important diseases of farm animals (mastitis, enteric, respiratory and genital diseases), PCR
Immunology techniques (immunochemistry, serology, electrophoresis and fluorimetry)
PCR
Practical classes:
Experimental application of bacteriology and PCR (single bench)
Bacteriology and virology methods to control the most important diseases of farm animals (mastitis, enteric, respiratory and genital diseases), PCR
Immunology techniques (immunochemistry, serology, electrophoresis and fluorimetry)
PCR
Practical classes:
Experimental application of bacteriology and PCR (single bench)
Prerequisites for admission
Not required preliminary knowledge
Teaching methods
The teaching consists in theoretical classes and practical classes in laboratory
Teaching Resources
Slides are available on ARIEL website.
Useful book: Poli G et al. (2017) Microbiologia e Immunologia Veterinaria, 3rd edition, Edra, Milano.
Useful book: Poli G et al. (2017) Microbiologia e Immunologia Veterinaria, 3rd edition, Edra, Milano.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The obtainment of the expected learning outcomes by the student are assessed by an oral examination based on questions with open answer and questions with closed answer, which include also the description of the practical activity.
The evaluation parameters include correctness of answer, comprehension of the topics of the program, ability to connect them and propriety of language.
The grade is expressed in thirtieths and it is communicated to the student immediately after the end of the oral exam.
The evaluation parameters include correctness of answer, comprehension of the topics of the program, ability to connect them and propriety of language.
The grade is expressed in thirtieths and it is communicated to the student immediately after the end of the oral exam.
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professors:
Piccinini Renata, Turin Lauretta
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every Tuesday, 14-16
Office
Reception:
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Polo Lodi