COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course Code : VET101

Course Title : Basic and Applied Anatomy I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,4)

Course Description : These courses cover comparative gross, and clinical anatomy of certain species farm animals, pets, birds and fishes. Formal lectures are accompanied by laboratory classes that cover dissection, imaging anatomy and live anatomy sessions

Recommended Textbook (s) and Supplementary Books :

  • Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy, by Dyce, Sack, Wenging 4 th. Ed. 2009
  • Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, By Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich, 6 th. Ed.2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course code : VET111

Course Title : Basic and Applied Anatomy II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,4)

Course Description : These courses cover comparative gross, and clinical anatomy of certain species farm animals, pets, birds and fishes. Formal lectures are accompanied by laboratory classes that cover dissection, imaging anatomy and live anatomy sessions

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy, by Dyce, Sack, Wenging 4 th. Ed. 2009
  • Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, By Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich, 6 th. Ed.2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code : VET102

Course Title : Histology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : The courses intend to provide detailed knowledge on the gross and microscopic organization of the tissues and organs of domestic animals, birds and fishes and on the correlation and function. Embryology part of the courses cover the sequence of normal development, from gametogenesis, fertilization to the establishment of boy forms and various organ systems, of certain animal species . The lecture and laboratory components are well integrated to provide students with an excellent hands-on experience in histology and embryology.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Colour Atlas of Veterinary Histology, Authors: Bacha and Bacha 7th. Ed.2012
  • Dellmannn’s Textbook of Veterinary Histology by Eurell and Frappier. 6th Ed. 2007
  • Veterinary Development Anatomy ( Veterinary Embriology) by Fletcher an Weber, 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code : VET112

Course Title : Histology II and Embriology –

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 3,2)

Course Description : The courses intend to provide detailed knowledges on the gross and microscopic organization of the tissues and organs of domestic animals, birds and fishes and on the correlation and function. Embriology part of the courses cover the sequence of normal development, from gametogenesis, fertilization to the establishment of boy forms and various organ systems, of certain animal species . The lecture and laboratory components are well integrated to provide students with an excellent hands-on experience in histology and embriology.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Color Atlas of Veterinary Histology, Authors: Bacha and Bacha 7th. Ed.2012
  • Dellmannn’s Textbook of Veterinary Histology by Eurell and Frappier. 6th Ed. 2007
  • Veterinary Development Anatomy ( Veterinary Embriology) by Fletcher an Weber, 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code : VET103

Course Title : Medical Biology I –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1 )

Course Description : The courses focus on general principles in biology. Emphasizes molecular and cell biology, evolution, and chemical principles, molecular genetic, biotechnology and ecology and impact of climate change

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Medical Cell biology by Goodman 3 rd. Ed. 2008
  • Molecular Biology of Cell by Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Morgan, Raff, Roberts and Walter. 6 th . Ed. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code : VET113

Course Title : Medical Biology II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1)

Course Description : The courses focus on general principles in biology. Emphasizes molecular and cell biology, evolution, and chemical principles, molecular genetic, biotechnology and ecology and impact of climate change

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Medical Cell biology by Goodman 3 rd. Ed. 2008
  • Molecular Biology of Cell by Alberts, Johnson, Lewis, Morgan, Raff, Roberts and Walter. 6 th . Ed. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code : VET104

Course Title : Medical Physic I –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,0)

Course Description : These courses present the fundamental principles and objectives of physics such as mechanics, biomechanics, heat, electricity, optics and eye, radiation and radiobiology; These courses also cover ) Biomedical applications of such as solute exchange involving capillaries and glomeruli, differences in ionic concentrations and electric potentials across cell membranes, the electrodynamics of nerve impulse transmission.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code : VET114

Course Title : Medical Physic II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1, 0)

Course Description : These courses present the fundamental principles and objectives of physics such as mechanics, biomechanics, heat, electricity, optics and eye, radiation and radiobiology; These courses also cover ) Biomedical applications of such as solute exchange involving capillaries and glomeruli, differences in ionic concentrations and electric potentials across cell membranes, the electrodynamics of nerve impulse transmission.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code : VET105

Course Title : Organic Chemistry I

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 2,1 )

Course Description : These courses aim to build the students’ understanding of the structure, synthesis, and the functions of organic compounds in animals ‘ body. The courses also provide knowledge on the significance and quantitative analysis of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics including reaction rate, descriptions of acidity and basicity, chemical equilibrium, stereoisomerism, and the chemistry of oxidation and reduction processes. Laboratory sessions will illustrate properties and preparation of organic compounds.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET115

Course Title : Organic Chemistry II

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 2,1)

Course Description : These courses aim to build the students’ understanding of the structure, synthesis, and the functions of organic compounds in animals ‘ body. The courses also provide knowledge on the significance and quantitative analysis of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics including reaction rate, descriptions of acidity and basicity, chemical equilibrium, stereoisomerism, and the chemistry of oxidation and reduction processes. Laboratory sessions will illustrate properties and preparation of organic compounds.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET106

Course Title: Medical Botany –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,0)

Course Description : The course provides knowledge on  a series of plants used in Human and Veterinary. Medicine to treat diseases and improve health; information on medicinal plants anatomy, , physiology, genetics, reproduction, classification are also provided. Complementary and alternative medicine concepts in Human and Veterinary Medicine are covered

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Botany by Mouseth. 5 th Ed. 2012
  • Veterinary Herbal Medicine by Wynn and Fougére 2007

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET107

Course Title : Zoology –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1)

Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure, and function of major animal phyla. Emphasis is on levels of organization, reproduction and development, comparative systems, .

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Integrated principles of Zoology by Hicman. 16 th. Ed. 2013
  • Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology by Hikman, Roberts, Larson and I’Anson. 16 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95 % compulsory.

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Course Code: VET108

Course Title : Biostatistics I

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 2,0)

Course Description : The courses focus on statistical principles and methodology, and their application to Veterinary sciences. Emphasis on interpretation of results using computer packages.  . Topics covered are: organisation, description and presentation of data in the life sciences; design of experiments and surveys; random variables, probability distributions, the binomial distribution and the normal distribution; statistical inference, tests of significance, confidence intervals; analysis of variance; linear regression, least squares estimation, inference for regression coefficients, prediction.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Statistics for veterinary and Animal Science by Watson 3 rd. Ed. 2013

  • Principles of Biostatistics by Pagano. 3 rd. Edi. 2013
  • Fundamentals of Biostatistics by Rosner. 7th Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET116

Course Title : Biostatistics II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 2,0)

Course Description : The courses focus on statistical principles and methodology, and their application to Veterinary sciences. Emphasis on interpretation of results using computer packages.  . Topics covered are: organisation, description and presentation of data in the life sciences; design of experiments and surveys; random variables, probability distributions, the binomial distribution and the normal distribution; statistical inference, tests of significance, confidence intervals; analysis of variance; linear regression, least squares estimation, inference for regression coefficients, prediction.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Statistics for veterinary and Animal Science by Watson 3 rd. Ed. 2013

  • Principles of Biostatistics by Pagano. 3 rd. Edi. 2013
  • Fundamentals of Biostatistics by Rosner. 7th Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET109

Course Title : Informatics and Computing I –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,2 )

Course Description : The courses cover fundamentals computer operating systems, basic programming, four basic computer tools namely, Word processing, database management, spread sheets with graphics and communication. Courses intends to provide and exposure to basic concepts and applications of bioinformatics.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Discrete Structures for Computer Science: Counting, Recursion, and Probability by Smid. 2016
  • Introduction to Computer Science: A Textbook for Beginners in Informatics by Brands. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET117

Course Title : Informatics and Computing II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 1,2 )

Course Description : The courses cover fundamentals computer operating systems, basic programming, four basic computer tools namely, Word processing, database management, spread sheets with graphics and communication. Courses intends to provide and exposure to basic concepts and applications of bioinformatics.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Discrete Structures for Computer Science: Counting, Recursion, and Probability by Smid. 2016
  • Introduction to Computer Science: A Textbook for Beginners in Informatics by Brands. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET110

Course Title : History of veterinary medicine and Ethics I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1-0)

Course Description : These courses aim at providing concise historical development of Veterinary Medicine; course will also assist students in increasing their self-awareness and comprehension of a range of legal, professional and ethical values and behaviours that are essential and normal components of veterinary medicine. The ethical principles that underlie veterinary medicine will be explored in depth and inform students of emerging trends. The client/patient/veterinarian triad will also be introduced.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Ethics and Jurisprudence by Dua . 2011
  • Veterinary Medicine: An Illustrated History by Dunlop and Williams. 1995
  • A concise History of Veterinary Medicine by Karasszon. 1988

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET118

Course Title : History of Veterinary Medicine, and Ethics II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1-0)

Course Description : These courses aim at providing concise historical development of Veterinary Medicine; course will also assist students in increasing their self-awareness and comprehension of a range of legal, professional and ethical values and behaviours that are essential and normal components of veterinary medicine. The ethical principles that underlie veterinary medicine will be explored in depth and inform students of emerging trends. The client/patient/veterinarian triad will also be introduced.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Ethics and Jurisprudence by Dua . 2011
  • Veterinary Medicine: An Illustrated History by Dunlop and Williams. 1995
  • A concise History of Veterinary Medicine by Karasszon. 1988

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET201

Course Title: Biochemistry I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3-1)

Course Description : These courses provide an knowledge on the fundamental processes of, animal and microbial metabolism. Topics include protein structure and function, mechanisms and control of enzyme action, the biochemistry of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, energy generation, and the fundamentals of nucleic acid biochemistry. Examples of the application and context of key biochemical concepts to areas of, Veterinary Medicine and food technology will be used to highlight the importance of biochemistry

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology By Papachristodoulou, Snape, Elliott, Elliott. 5 th. Ed. 2014
  • Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox. 5 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET208

Course Title: Biochemistry II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2-2)

Course Description : These courses provide an knowledge on the fundamental processes of, animal and microbial metabolism. Topics include protein structure and function, mechanisms and control of enzyme action, the biochemistry of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, energy generation, and the fundamentals of nucleic acid biochemistry. Examples of the application and context of key biochemical concepts to areas of, Veterinary Medicine and food technology will be used to highlight the importance of biochemistry

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology By Papachristodoulou, Snape, Elliott, Elliott. 5 th. Ed. 2014
  • Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox. 5 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET202

course Title : Veterinary Physiology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : These courses are designed to provide the student with a strong background in physiology of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, , endocrine, reproductive, renal, immune and nervous systems of domestic animals. At the end of the course, the students will gain a basic understanding of these systems’ physiological functions in an healthy animal body

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Cunningham’s Textbook of Veterinary Physiology by . Klein . 5 th. Ed.2012
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals by Akers and Denbow, 2 th Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET209

Course Title : Veterinary Physiology II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : These courses are designed to provide the student with a strong background in physiology of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, , endocrine, reproductive, renal, immune and nervous systems of domestic animals. At the end of the course, the students will gain a basic understanding of these systems’ physiological functions in an healthy animal body

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Cunningham’s Textbook of Veterinary Physiology by . Klein . 5 th. Ed.2012
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals by Akers and Denbow, 2 th Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET203

Course Title: Microbiology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2 )

Course Description: These courses provides basic knowledge of basic principles and concepts microbiology pathogenic microbiology, bacterial and fungal diseases of animals. Coverage of specific diseases/organisms in Mediterranean basin and in Africa,: distribution, epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis, and prevention. Laboratory sessions emphasize the proper selection, collection and transportation of bacteriologic and fungal specimens. Basic processing of clinical/pathological specimens and identification of bacterial and fungal organisms commonly present in those specimens is offered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Microbiology by McVey( Editor), Kennedy ( Editor)and Chengappa ( Editor), 3rd. Ed. 2015
  • Clinical veterinary Microbiology by Markey, Leonard, Archambould, Culinane and Maguire 2 nd. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET210

Course Title : Microbiology II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,2)

Course Description : These courses provides basic knowledge of basic principles and concepts microbiology pathogenic microbiology, bacterial and fungal diseases of animals. Coverage of specific diseases/organisms in Mediterranean basin and in Africa,: distribution, epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis, and prevention. Laboratory sessions emphasize the proper selection, collection and transportation of bacteriologic and fungal specimens. Basic processing of clinical/pathological specimens and identification of bacterial and fungal organisms commonly present in those specimens is offered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Microbiology by McVey( Editor), Kennedy ( Editor)and Chengappa( Editor), 3rd. Ed. 2015
  • Clinical veterinary Microbiology by Markey, Leonard, Archambould, Culinane and Maguire 2 nd. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET204

Course Title : Veterinary Immunology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1)

Course Description : The Courses consist of a series of lectures and laboratory sessions on the basic principles and mechanisms and functions underlying immune systems different animal species, Body response to infection, Subjects such as tumour immunology, immune dysfunctions and animal diseases of immunologic origins are also covered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Immunology, an Introduction, by Tizard 9th Ed.2013
  • Veterinary Immunology by Day and Schultz 2nd. Ed. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95 % compulsory.

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Course Code: VET211

Course Title : Veterinary Immunology II ­

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1)

Course Description : The Courses consist of a series of lectures and laboratory sessions on the basic principles and mechanisms and functions underlying immune systems different animal species, Body response to infection, Subjects such as tumour immunology, immune dysfunctions and animal diseases of immunologic origins are also covered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Immunology, an Introduction, by Tizard 9th Ed.2013
  • Veterinary Immunology by Day and Schultz 2nd. Ed. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET212

course Title: Animal Virology

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2-2)

Course Description : The students learn general and specific virology with a special focus on pathogens of veterinary importance. They learn the immune response of the host, its protection against infectious diseases and the most important diagnostic methods. At the practical the main laboratory techniques and identification procedures are demonstrated as well as the characteristics and identification of the most important viruses. Teaching is organised in the form of lectures, plenary practical and small-group (16 students/group) laboratory practical.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Fenner’s Veterinary Virology. 5th ed. By MACLACHLAN, N. J. – DUBOVI, E. J. (ed.): Elsevier, 2016.

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET205

Course Title: Veterinary parasitology I –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,1)

Course Description : The courses covers the aspects of life cycles, pathogenesis, host –parasite interactions, diagnosis, epidemiology, control, treatment and prevention methods of  helminthic, arthropod and protozoan diseases, including zoonosis, of Veterinary importance, with emphasis on those important in Mediterranean basin and in Africa.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians by Bowman. 10th Ed. 2014
  • Veterinary Clinical Parasitology by Zajac and Conboy 8 th Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET213

Course Title : Veterinary parasitology II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,1)

Course Description : The courses covers the aspects of life cycles, pathogenesis, host –parasite interactions, diagnosis, epidemiology, control, treatment and prevention methods of  helminthic, arthropod and protozoan diseases, including zoonosis, of Veterinary importance, with emphasis on those important in Mediterranean basin and in Africa.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians by Bowman. 10th Ed. 2014
  • Veterinary Clinical Parasitology by Zajac and Conboy 8 th Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET206

Course Title: Animal Genetics –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,0)

Course Description : The course will focus on understanding the principles of animal genetics and population genetics, analysing, and utilizing the genetic basis of quantitative traits for animal breeding and genetics, genetics of quantitative traits, estimation of genetic values with a focus on application in the genomic selection.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Breddding and Genetics by Oldenbroek and Waaij, 2014.
  • Genomic selection by Weller.2016

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET207

course Title: Animal Nutrition I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1)

Course Description : These courses deals with classification and function of nutrients, digestive processes, ration formulations and feeding programmes for dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goat, poultry , pet animals and horses , computerized ration balancing techniques; nutritional deficiency diseases 

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Nutrition by McDonald and Greenhalgh, 2011
  • Principles of Companion animal nutrition by McNamara,2 nd. Ed. 2013
  • Animal Feeding and Nutrition by Marshall and Jurgens, 11th. Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory

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Course Code: VET215

Course Title : Animal Nutrition II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1)

Course Description : These courses deals with classification and function of nutrients, digestive processes, ration formulations and feeding programmes for dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goat, poultry , pet animals and horses , computerized ration balancing techniques; nutritional deficiency diseases 

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Nutrition by McDonald and Greenhalgh, 2011
  • Principles of Companion animal nutrition by McNamara,2 nd. Ed. 2013
  • Animal Feeding and Nutrition by Marshall and Jurgens, 11th. Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory

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Course Code: VET309

Course Title: Animal Nutrition III

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,1)

Course Description : These courses deals with classification and function of nutrients, digestive processes, ration formulations and feeding programmes for dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goat, poultry , pet animals and horses , computerized ration balancing techniques; nutritional deficiency diseases 

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Nutrition by McDonald and Greenhalgh, 2011
  • Principles of Companion animal nutrition by McNamara,2 nd. Ed. 2013
  • Animal Feeding and Nutrition by Marshall and Jurgens, 11th. Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET214

Course Title : Animal Breeding

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2-0)

Course Description : The application of scientific methods to animal breeding has led to major improvements in the output, cost and quality of meat, milk and fibre. In addition, animal breeding plans are important for continued improvement of companion animals and management of endangered species. Topics include an introduction to quantitative genetics, maximising response to selection, crossbreeding, estimation of genetic parameters and breeding values, mode of inheritance, mating systems, fitness and quality traits, animal diversity, development of breeding programs, use of biotechnology in breeding programs including gene mapping and parentage testing.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Genetic improvement of sheep and cattle. G. Simm
  • Introduction to Veterinary Genetics. F. Nicholas
  • Genetics for the Animal Sciences. D. van Vleck
  • Introduction to Quantitative Genetics. D. Falconer

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET301

Course Title: Pharmacology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1-2)

Course Description : The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of principles of Veterinary pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutic. The course particularly covers the mechanisms of various drug actions, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of principles group of drugs that are most commonly used in veterinary medicine; safe selection of therapeutic agents in clinical veterinary practice. ; principles of regulations which govern veterinary drugs.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology ., by  Hsu ( Editor).2nd. Ed  2013
  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, by Riviere and Papich 9th Ed. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET311

Course Title : Pharmacology II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2-1)

Course Description : The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of principles of Veterinary pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutic. The course particularly covers the mechanisms of various drug actions, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of principles group of drugs that are most commonly used in veterinary medicine; safe selection of therapeutic agents in clinical veterinary practice. ; Principles of regulations which govern veterinary drugs.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology., by  Hsu ( Editor).2nd. Ed  2013
  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, by Riviere and Papich 9th Ed. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

Course Code: VET302

Course Title: Veterinary Entomology

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,1)

Course Description : In this course, classification, biology, epidemiology and control of insects and other arthropods associated with livestock and poultry production and companion animals; impact of insect and insect –borne diseases on public health; basic tendency of integrated pest management; survey, collection and taxonomy of medically important arthropods in laboratory sessions are covered;

 

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals by Williams,2010
  • Medical and Veterinary Entomology by Mullen and Durden, 2nd.Ed.2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET303

Course Title: Veterinary Pathology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : The courses are designed to provide students with a strong background in general pathology and systemic pathology. The general principles and mechanisms of disease are discussed through the basic principles of cell and tissue reactions to injury, including degeneration, necrosis, pathological pigmentation, disturbances of circulation, and disturbances of growth, neo-plasia, inflammation, and immunopathology. Formal classroom lectures are complemented laboratory classes and necropsy demonstrations aimed at interpretation of gross and histopathology lesions in tissues and cells.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Pathology of Domestic Animals by Jubb, Kennedy and Palmers. 6 th. Ed. 2016
  • Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease by Zachary, and McGavin 5th Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET312

Course Title : Veterinary Pathology II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : The courses are designed to provide students with a strong background in general pathology and systemic pathology. The general principles and mechanisms of disease are discussed through the basic principles of cell and tissue reactions to injury, including degeneration, necrosis, pathological pigmentation, disturbances of circulation, and disturbances of growth, neoplasia, inflammation, and immunopathology. Formal classroom lectures are complemented laboratory classes and necropsy demonstrations aimed at interpretation of gross and histopathology lesions in tissues and cells.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Pathology of Domestic Animals by Jubb, Kennedy and Palmers. 6 th. Ed. 2016
  • Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease by Zachary, and McGavin 5th Ed.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET304

Course Title: Veterinary Clinical Orientation I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1 )

Course Description : These courses are designed to expose the 3 years ( fifth and sixth semesters) Veterinary students to the basics of clinical Veterinary Medicine such restrain of animals, physical examination, anamnesis, Client relations and communication skill, route of administration of drugs. Diagnostic procedures in necropsy, biochemical, pathological, and microbiological aspect of veterinary internal medicine and modern imaging techniques will be taught utilizing lecture format and clinical sessions.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Small Animals Internal Medicine by Nelson and Couto. 5th Ed.2014
  • Large Animal Internal Medicine by Smith ( Editor),5th Ed.2015
  • Equine Internal Medicine by Reed,,Bayly and Sellon. 3 rd. Ed.2010

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

Course Code: VET313

Course Title : Veterinary Clinical Orientation II –

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,1 )

Course Description : These courses are designed to expose the 3 years ( fifth and sixth semesters) Veterinary students to the basics of clinical Veterinary Medicine such restrain of animals, physical examination, anamnesis, Client relations and communication skill, route of administration of drugs. Diagnostic procedures in necropsy, biochemical, pathological, and microbiological aspect of veterinary internal medicine and modern imaging techniques will be taught utilizing lecture format and clinical sessions.

 Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Small Animals Internal Medicine by Nelson and Couto. 5th Ed.2014
  • Large Animal Internal Medicine by Smith ( Editor),5th Ed.2015
  • Equine Internal Medicine by Reed,,Bayly and Sellon. 3 rd. Ed.2010

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET305

Course Title : Veterinary Theriogenology I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,2)

Course Description : These courses focus on anatomy, physiology reproductive endocrinology reproductive system of farm and pet animals; principles of obstetrics, diseases effecting male and female reproductive systems of farm animals and of pet animals. Techniques involved in breeding such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, sperm sexing, cloning will be taught in lecture and laboratory sessions.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Canine and Feline Endocrinology by Feldman, Nelson, Reusch ,Scott-Moncrieff and Behrend,4 th. Ed. 2015
  • Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics by Noakes, Parkinson and England .9 th. Ed. 2009
  • Manual of Equine Reproduction by Brinsko, Blanchard, Varner and Schumacher 2 nd. Ed.2010
  • New Technologies in Animal Breeding by Brackett, Seidel and Seidel.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET314

Course Title : Veterinary Theriogenology II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,2)

Course Description : These courses focus on anatomy, physiology reproductive endocrinology reproductive system of farm and pet animals; principles of obstetrics, diseases effecting male and female reproductive systems of farm animals and of pet animals. Techniques involved in breeding such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, sperm sexing, cloning will be taught in lecture and laboratory sessions.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Canine and Feline Endocrinology by Feldman, Nelson, Reusch ,Scott-Moncrieff and Behrend,4 th. Ed. 2015
  • Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics by Noakes, Parkinson and England .9 th. Ed. 2009
  • Manual of Equine Reproduction by Brinsko, Blanchard, Varner and Schumacher 2 nd. Ed.2010
  • New Technologies in Animal Breeding by Brackett, Seidel and Seidel.2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET306

Course Title: Anaesthesiology and Reanimation

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1)

Course Description : Through this course 5 th semester students will gain knowledge and practical skills on principles, concepts and techniques and drugs utilized in general and local aesthesis in small, large and pet animals species; proper use of anaesthetics equipment and monitoring devices. Laboratory sessions will provide the opportunity to master equipment’s use and monitoring necessary for providing Saf anaesthesia and proper reanimation.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia by Lumb and Jones. 5 th. Ed. 2015

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET307

Course Title: Principles of Diagnostic Imaging

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1)

Course Description : This course provides 5 th. year students with an understanding of basic physical principles and theories involved in diagnostic imaging such as radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography, tomography and MRI in Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, basic radiation safety, radiation biology, radiation protection, and radiation risk are discussed. In practical sessions students will gain instrumental skills and proper interpretations of image samples.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology by Trall.6 th. Ed. 2013
  • Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography  by Penninck( Editor) and d’ Anjou ( Editor).2nd.Ed. 2015

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET308

Course Title : Veterinary Epidemiology

Weekly Teaching Hour: (3,0)

Course Description : The aim of these courses to provide 5 th and 6 th Semester Students a foundation in Veterinary Epidemiology. Basic principles of Veterinary Epidemiology such as epidemiological terms, Scope of epidemiology, the causes of disease, , determinants of disease, agent-Host-environment interrelationships the structure of animal population, disease risks, measure of disease occurrence, the ecology of animal diseases. Epidemiological data collection, disease survey, data analysis; basic epic-statistics methods will be taught.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Epidemiology by Thrusfield, 3 rd. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET318

Course Title: Veterinary Epidemiology

Weekly Teaching Hour: ( 2,0)

Course Description : The aim of these courses to provide 5 th and 6 th Semester Students a foundation in Veterinary Epidemiology. Basic principles of Veterinary Epidemiology such as epidemiological terms, Scope of epidemiology, the causes of disease, , determinants of disease, agent-Host-environment interrelationships the structure of animal population, disease risks, measure of disease occurrence, the ecology of animal diseases. Epidemiological data collection, disease survey, data analysis; basic epi-statistics methods will be taught.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Epidemiology by Thrusfield, 3 rd. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET310

Course Title: Animal Husbandry I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,0)

Course Description : This course intends to provide 5th semester students in-dept. knowledge and practical field experience on. Characteristics of the major breeds of farm animal species, husbandry and management of farm animals such as dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep and goats, of some of companion animals and poultry. The course also covers Breeding and feeding systems, and basic management practices for farm animals and poultry establishments. Housing and equipment requirements for animals in specific types of operations will be examined. Herd health and reproduction managements programs for different livestock establishments will be taught throughout the course

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Understanding Animal Breeding by Bourdon,2014

  • Dairy Farming Handbook by Mosielele,2015

  • Animal Genetic and Breeding by Tomar, Tomar and Singh. 2015

  • A Textbook of Animal Husbandry by Kaushish, 2014

  • A textbook of Animal Husbandry by Benerjee. 8 th. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET321

Course Title: Animal Husbandry II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,1 )

Course Description : This course intends to provide 5th semester students in-dept knowledge and practical field experience on. Characteristics of the major breeds of farm animal species, husbandry and management of farm animals such as dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep and goats, of some of companion animals and poultry. The course also covers Breeding and feeding systems, and basic management practices for farm animals and poultry establishments. Housing and equipment requirements for animals in specific types of operations will be examined. Herd health and reproduction managements programs for different livestock establishments will be taught throughout the course

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Understanding Animal Breeding by Bourdon,2014

  • Dairy Farming Handbook by Mosielele,2015

  • Animal Genetic and Breeding by Tomar, Tomar and Singh. 2015

  • A Textbook of Animal Husbandry by Kaushish, 2014

  • A textbook of Animal Husbandry by Benerjee. 8 th. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET315

Course Title: Animal Surgery I

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,2)

Course Description : These courses are designed to familiarize 6 th and 7 th semester students with surgical techniques and interventions for diseased or injured food –producing animals, horses, equine species and companion animals. The courses also cover orthopedic interventions and treatment and care of surgical conditions.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Turner and McIIwraith’s Techniques in large Animal Surgery by Hendrickson and Baird. 4 th. Ed. 2013

  • Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal by Johnston, 2012

  • Equine Sport Medicine and surgery by Hinchcliff, kneps and Geor. 2 nd Ed. 2014

  • Small Animal Surgery by Fossum, Dewey, Horn and Johnson. 4 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET402

Course Title: Animal Surgery II

Weekly Teaching Hour: (1,2)

Course Description : These courses are designed to familiarize 6 th and 7 th semester students with surgical techniques and interventions for diseased or injured food –producing animals, horses, equine species and companion animals. The courses also cover orthopaedic interventions and treatment and care of surgical conditions.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Turner and McIIwraith’s Techniques in large Animal Surgery by Hendrickson and Baird. 4 th. Ed. 2013

  • Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal by Johnston, 2012

  • Equine Sport Medicine and surgery by Hinchcliff, kneps and Geor. 2 nd Ed. 2014

  • Small Animal Surgery by Fossum, Dewey, Horn and Johnson. 4 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET317

Course Title : Poultry Diseases I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : These courses cover epidemiology, clinical and necropsy findings, diagnosis, treatment, protection and control of bacterial, mycotic, viral, parasitic and nutritional diseases in commercial, back-yard poultry and pet birds. These courses will also provide the knowledge and skills to develop biosecurity programmes poultry housing, heating and cooling systems, lighting programmes in commercial poultry establishments.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Poultry Diseases, Dianosis and Tratment by Chauhan and Roy. 4 th. Ed. 2016

  • Diseases of Poultry by Swayne, Glisson, McDougald, Nolan, Suarez and Nair. 13 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET407

Course Title : Poultry Diseases II –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : These courses cover epidemiology, clinical and necropsy findings, diagnosis, treatment, protection and control of bacterial, mycotic, viral, parasitic and nutritional diseases in commercial, back-yard poultry and pet birds. These courses will also provide the knowledge and skills to develop biosecurity programmes poultry housing, heating and cooling systems, lighting programmes in commercial poultry establishments.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Poultry Diseases, Dianosis and Tratment by Chauhan and Roy. 4 th. Ed. 2016

  • Diseases of Poultry by Swayne, Glisson, McDougald, Nolan, Suarez and Nair. 13 th. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET319

Course Title : Food Chemistry and Microbiology –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2-1)

Course Description : This course deals with: an overview of the chemical, physical and biological properties of food components such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and pigments; laboratory exercises emphasizing chemical examination of food of animal origin; testing food of animal origin for detection of adulteration and for their coincidence with standards; principles of microbiology applied to food of animal origin; methods of isolation and identification of microorganisms from foods of animal origin; food-born zoonosis and food poisoning; design of on-farm and industrial HACCP programs; laboratory exercises emphasizing quality control and experimental approaches to food microbiology; sampling surveys in food of animal origin manufacturing establishment such as slaughterhouse and milk processing plant.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Introduction to Food Chemistry by Brady. 2013

  • Veterinary Microbiology by McVey ( Editor) and Chengappa ( Editor).3rd.Ed.2013

  • Fundamental Food Microbiology by Ray and Bhunia. 5th. Ed. 2013

  • Food Chemistry by Belitz, Grosch and Schieberle. 4th.Ext. Ed. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET320

Course Title : Laboratory Animal Breeding and Diseases

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,1)

Course Description : The objective of this course is to provide knowledge and experience on breeding, use , care and diseases of laboratory animals used in the field of Veterinary medicine. The course program includes lectures, live demonstrations, tour to laboratory animal facilities and ethical review sessions.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET401

Course Title : Milk and Meat Hygiene –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : In this course, the basic knowledge of wholesome cow, sheep and goat milk compositions, microbial and chemical contamination of milk, hygiene of milking, technology and hygiene milk and dairy production, related international regulations( Codex), composition, organoleptic properties and quality of meat, technological hygiene of cattle, sheep, goat and poultry slaughter, veterinary ante and post mortem inspection, carcass inspections for zoonotic infectious and parasitic diseases, production technology and main types and element of official control system, approval procedure of establishments of food of animal origin control procedures during the marketing are provided.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Gracey’s Meat Hygiene by Collins( Editor) and Huey ( Editor). 11 th. Ed.2014

  • Textbook of Milk hygiene by Emst. 2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET403

Course Title : Clinical Pathology –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2 )

Course Description : This course involves the application of pathological, biochemical, haematological, microbiological and parasitological techniques and test results to clinical aspects of veterinary science. Special attention, throughout the course, is given to the application and interpretation of tests used in the diagnosis, prognosis and management of clinical disease through case report analysis. Material on disease is provided for farm animals, companion animals as well as poultry and fishes. In addition, necropsy techniques, pathologic sample collection and handling is covered along with instrumentation and equipment maintenance.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Clinical pathology by Freeman( Editor) and Klenner ( Editor).2015

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

Course Code: VET404

Course Title : Large Animal Internal Medicine I –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2)

Course Code: VET415

Course Title : Large Animal Internal Medicine II –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2)

Course Description : This course is designed to familiarize the 7th and 8 th semesters students with the ethology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic Assessment, and treatment of commonly observed bovine and equine internal diseases. Emphasis is placed on the clinical approach for Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the sick large animals (both chronic and emergent) in Faculty’s hospital or large animal private farms in the island. Herd health management biosecurity, the importance of client education, and euthanasia issues are also discussed.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Large Animal Internal Medicine by Smith. 5th Edition, 2015
  • Equine Internal Medicine by Reed, Bayly and Sellon.3rd. Ed. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET405

Course Title : Small Animal internal Medicine I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2)

Course Description : This course is designed to familiarize the 7th and 8 th semesters students with the ethology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic Assessment, and treatment of commonly observed sheep and goat internal diseases. Emphasis is placed on the clinical approach for Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the sick large animals (both chronic and emergent) in Faculty’s hospital or small animal private farms in the island. Herd health management and biosecurity issues are also discussed.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Sheep and Goat Medicine by Pugh and Baird.  2nd Ed. 2012
  • Dairy Sheep Manual by Stubbs, Abud and Bencini. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET416

Course Title : Small Animal Internal Medicine II

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2 )

Course Description : This course is designed to familiarize the 7th and 8 th semesters students with the ethology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic Assessment, and treatment of commonly observed sheep and goat internal diseases. Emphasis is placed on the clinical approach for Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the sick large animals (both chronic and emergent) in Faculty’s hospital or small animal private farms in the island. Herd health management and biosecurity issues are also discussed.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Sheep and Goat Medicine by Pugh and Baird.  2nd Ed. 2012
  • Dairy Sheep Manual by Stubbs, Abud and Bencini. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET406

Course Title : Companion Animals Internal Medicine I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2)

Course Description : The purpose of this course is: to provide the 7th and 8 th semesters students with theoretical and practical skills to diagnose, establish prognosis and develop therapeutic strategies for the management of endocrine, upper and lower urinary tract, gastrointestinal including pancreatic and hepatic, upper – lower airway diseases of dog and cats, haematological and acid-base disorders and infectious diseases of dog and cats,

to provide the student with hands on knowledge in the field of advanced diagnostic imaging including abdominal ultrasonography. To demonstrate the use of advanced CT and MRI in internal medicine. 

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Canine and Feline Endocrinology by Feldman, Nelson, Reusch, Scoo-Moncrieff and Behrend. 4th.Ed. 2015
  • Small Animal Internal Medicine by Nelson and Couto. 5 th. Ed.2014
  • Focused Ultrosound Techniques for Small Animal Practioner by  Lisciandro. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET417

Course Title : Companion Animals Internal Medicine II

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,2)

Course Description : The purpose of this course is: to provide the 7th and 8 th semesters students with theoretical and practical skills to diagnose, establish prognosis and develop therapeutic strategies for the management of endocrine, upper and lower urinary tract, gastrointestinal including pancreatic and hepatic, upper – lower airway diseases of dog and cats, haematological and acid-base disorders and infectious diseases of dog and cats,

to provide the student with hands on knowledge in the field of advanced diagnostic imaging including abdominal ultrasonography. To demonstrate the use of advanced CT and MRI in internal medicine. 

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Canine and Feline Endocrinology by Feldman, Nelson, Reusch, Scoo-Moncrieff and Behrend. 4th.Ed. 2015
  • Small Animal Internal Medicine by Nelson and Couto. 5 th. Ed.2014
  • Focused Ultrosound Techniques for Small Animal Practioner by  Lisciandro. 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET408

Course Title : Aquaculture and Fish diseases I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1 )

Course Description : The content of the courses provide an overview of all aspect of biology, physiology, ecology, feeding, management, reproduction, communicable and no communicable diseases and toxicology of aquatic animals. River ecology and watershed management subjects are also covered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Aquatic Entomology by Lancaster and Downes. 2 nd. Ed. 2013
  • Health and Management in Aquaculture by Lio- po and Inui. 2nd. Ed. 2010
  • Aquaculture by Stickney 2 nd. Ed. 2009
  • Biology of Fishes by Bone and Moore. 3 rd. Ed. 2008

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET418

Course Title : Aquaculture and Fish diseases I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : The content of the courses provide an overview of all aspect of biology, physiology, ecology, feeding, management, reproduction, communicable and no communicable diseases and toxicology of aquatic animals. River ecology and watershed management subjects are also covered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Aquatic Entomology by Lancaster and Downes. 2 nd. Ed. 2013
  • Health and Management in Aquaculture by Lio- po and Inui. 2nd. Ed. 2010
  • Aquaculture by Stickney 2 nd. Ed. 2009
  • Biology of Fishes by Bone and Moore. 3 rd. Ed. 2008

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET409

Course Title : Clinical and Laboratory Practices I

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,5)

Course Description : These courses offer 7th and 8th semesters students experience in clinical and laboratory practices to gain in-depth knowledge on clinical pathology, microbiology, parasitology, entomology, reproduction, diagnostic workup, case-based history taking, physical examination of sick animals; pathologic samples collection and processing, the repute planning, participating surgical cases as a assistant surgeon and assistant anaesthetist, epidemiological analysis of clinical cases. Clinic and laboratory sessions are carried out in the laboratory and clinics of Preclinical and Clinical Sciences Departments under a rotation program.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Clinical Procedures in Smal Animal Veterinary Practice by Aspinall, 2013
  • Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary laboratory Medicine by Latimer ( Editor). 5 th. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET420

Course Title : Clinical and Laboratory Practices II

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,5 )

Course Description : These courses offer 7th and 8th semesters students experience in clinical and laboratory practices to gain in-depth knowledge on clinical pathology, microbiology, parasitology, entomology, reproduction, diagnostic workup, case-based history taking, physical examination of sick animals; pathologic samples collection and processing, the repute planning, participating surgical cases as a assistant surgeon and assistant anaesthetist, epidemiological analysis of clinical cases. Clinic and laboratory sessions are carried out in the laboratory and clinics of Preclinical and Clinical Sciences Departments under a rotation program.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Clinical Procedures in Smal Animal Veterinary Practice by Aspinall, 2013
  • Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary laboratory Medicine by Latimer ( Editor). 5 th. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET504

Course Title : Clinical and Laboratory Practices III

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,4)

Course Description : These courses offer 7th and 8th semesters students experience in clinical and laboratory practices to gain in-depth knowledge on clinical pathology, microbiology, parasitology, entomology, reproduction, diagnostic workup, case-based history taking, physical examination of sick animals; pathologic samples collection and processing, the repute planning, participating surgical cases as a assistant surgeon and assistant anaesthetist, epidemiological analysis of clinical cases. Clinic and laboratory sessions are carried out in the laboratory and clinics of Preclinical and Clinical Sciences Departments under a rotation program.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Clinical Procedures in Smal Animal Veterinary Practice by Aspinall, 2013
  • Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary laboratory Medicine by Latimer ( Editor). 5 th. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET410

Course Title : Veterinary Medicine and Public Health –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,0)

Course Description : In this course students are introduced to the wide range of veterinary involvement in maintaining and assuring human health, nationally and globally. Topics discussed include: zoonosis, food safety, epidemiological theory and surveillance methods, basic inference methods, computer, exercises involving data and One Health Concept involving intersections of veterinary medicine, human medice and enviromental health.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Textbook of Elements of Veterinary Public Health by Bachhil ( Editor) and Thapliyal ( Editor) and Sherikar. 2013
  • One Health: People, Animals and The Enviroment by Atlas and Maloy, 2014

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET411

Course Title : Apiculture and Bee Diseases

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : This course is designed to acquaint 7th. semester student with the honeybee in all aspects. It will include: honey bee biology and behaviour, colony biology, standard bee equipments, bee and hive management for honey production and processing, products of the hive, , pests and diseases, and enemies and the value of bees as pollinators of agricultural crops.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping by Muir ( Editor), Caron and Connor. 2013
  • A practical Manual of Beekeeping by Cramp. 2008
  • Honey bee diseases and pests: a practical guide by FAO.2006

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET412

Course Title : Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2, 2)

Course Description : In this course, the principles and practice of veterinary obstetrics, gynaecology, and andrology and neonatal medicine in animal species are taught. The course will build on basic reproduction and teach applied concepts used in veterinary practice. Students will learn breeding management of the male and female, pregnancy diagnosis in all species, care of pregnant animals as well as management of parturition and dystocia, and aspects of neonatal medicine. Students will also learn how to diagnose sub-fertility in male and female animal species. Advanced reproductive techniques such as preservation of semen, IVF, synchronization, embryo transfer and stem cell technologies will also be introduced.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Applied Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics by Kumar. 2015
  • Veterinary Reproduction and obstetrics by Noakes ( Editor), Parkinson ( Editor) and England ( Editor) 9th. Ed. 2009

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET413

Course Title : Milk and Meat Technology –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : The course is designed to provide 8th. semester students with a strong knowledge and practical experience in milk and milk-derived food products handling and processing, slaughter methods, meat and meat product handling and processing, techniques for quality control of products of animal origin,environmental health and sanitation from a food science perspective.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Products Technology by Mandal and Biswas. 2014

  • The Complete Technology Book on Meat, Poultry and Fish Processing  NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers by 2nd. Ed. 2013

  • Dairy Science and Technology by Walstra, Wouters and Geurts. 2 nd. Ed. 2006

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET414

Course Title : Veterinary Dentistry

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,1)

Course Description : The course introduces 8th. semester students to the field of veterinary dentistry with emphasis on theoretical knowledge and practical skills such as oral and dental anatomy, embryology and physiology of farm and companion animals, oral examination and charting, occlusal Assessment, oral radiography, pedodontics, periodontology, extraction techniques, Local anaesthesia, instrumentation and oral care and hygiene of companion animals.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary dentistry by Holmstrom. 2 nd Ed. 2013

  • Equine dentistry by Easley, Dixon and Schumacher. 3 rd. Ed. 2011

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET418

Course Title : Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2-0)

Course Description : Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behavior as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Animal Behaviour, Michael D. Breed., Janice Moore, AP.

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET421

Course Title : Ambulatory Clinics I

Weekly Teaching Hours: ( 0,5)

Course Description : Through this course 9th and 10 th semester students gains routine and emergency veterinary service on farms. This includes care of individual, cattle, horses, small ruminants and poultry as well as implementation of production veterinary medicine programs in local herds.

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Course Code: VET506

Course Title : Ambulatory Clinics II

Weekly Teaching Hours: ( 0,5)

Course Description : Through this course 9th and 10 th semester students gains routine and emergency veterinary service on farms. This includes care of individual, cattle, horses, small ruminants and poultry as well as implementation of production veterinary medicine programs in local herds.

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Course Code: VET422

Course Title : Veterinary Orthopaedics

Weekly Teaching Hours: (1,1)

Course Description : This course deal with common orthopaedic problems encountered in farm and companion animal practice. Topic such as bone, muscle, tendon and ligament diseases, principles orthopaedic surgery, fracture fixation and orthopaedic radiology and imaging are covered.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Handbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics and Fracture Repair by DeCamp, Johnson, Déjardin and Schefer. 5 th. Ed. 2016
  • Equine Surgery by Auer and Stick. 4 th. Ed. 2012

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET423

Course Title : Veterinary Toxicology –

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,1)

Course Description : The course aims to provide 6 th semester students basic toxicological principles; overview of major intoxicants and environmental pollutants for farm and aquatic animals such as pesticides, heavy metals, plants, mycotoxins, bacterial toxins gases, poisonous, venomous animal toxins and feed additives

The course also covers basic and clinical aspects of the more common poisonings that affect domestic animals, birds and wildlife; general principles of toxicity treatment, toxicity testing and interpreted; mechanisms of action of antidotes.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Veterinary Toxicology by Gupta ( Editor). 2rd. Ed. 2012

  • Small animal Toxicology Essentials by Poppenga ( Editor) and Gwaltney-Brant 2011.

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

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Course Code: VET501

Course Title : Veterinary Jurisprudence and Career Development

Weekly Teaching Hours: (2,0)

Course Description : In this course, 9 th semester students will gain an general understanding of the legal framework and career development that relates to the practice of veterinary medicine. Students are given an understanding of the breadth of veterinary medicine, career opportunities, delivery of professional services to the public, private sectors, and international organizations; personal/ business management skill. . Emphasis will also be placed on understanding, evaluating and improving interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Communication Skills Textbook by Maulidi, Chisoni, Samu, Gulule and Salanje,2016
  • Textbook of Veterinary Ethics Jurisprudence by Chakrabarti, Ray and Sahoo. 2004

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET502

Course Title : Livestock Production Economics –

Weekly Teaching Hours: ( 2,0)

Course Description : This course is dealt with meaning of common terms and principles of basic law economics as applied to livestock production, livestock marketing as well as management of resource, finance and labour. This course will also provide knowledge on accounting part of livestock farm management and procedures and software on cost-benefit analysis of livestock diseases control programs.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Economics of Animal health and production by Rushton. 2008
  • Principles of Agricultural Economics by Barkley and Barkley. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

Attendance 95% compulsory.

Course Code: VET503

Course Title: Research Methods, Data Analysis and reporting –

Weekly Teaching Hours: ( 2,0)

Course Description : The objective of this course is to introduce 9th. Semester students to quantitative and qualitative methods for conducting meaningful inquiry and research. They will gain an overview of research intent and design, methodology and technique, data management and analysis by commonly used statistical methods; principles of research report and scientific paper writing and presentation.

Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:

  • Research Methods, Design, and Analysis by Christensen, Johnson and Turner 12th. Ed. 2015
  • Statistics for veterinary and Animal Science by Watson 3 rd. Ed. 2013

Course Assessment:

  • Class Participation 10%,

  • Mid-term Examination 30%,

  • Assignments 10%,

  • Final Examination 50%,

  • Attendance 95%compulsory.

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Course Code: VET50…….

Course Title: CLERKSHIP (INTERN) PROGRAMS

Course Description : Following successful completion of 4 years ( 8 semester) first phase of the program to DVM degree, students enter 2 semesters-second phase, elective clerkship ( intern) programs. The programs are designed to prepare fifth year students to become specialist in certain disciplines in veterinary medicine. Clerkship/intern program is individually tailored for each student by his/her designated mentor to accommodate and build upon his /her interests and career goals. Clerkship/intern programs re offered by 7 departments of the faculty. Each department has a multidisciplinary committee for clerkship/intern program who is responsible from preparation of annual Clerkship/intern program of the department. Each department ‘s program is approved by the dean and faculty senate.

Each student who successfully complete his/her elective clerkship/intern program receive a certificate.

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Course Code: VET507

Course Title : Veterinary Basic Sciences(VBS)

Clerkship/Intern I ( 10, 10)

Course Description : VBS combines the disciplines of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology and embryology. VBS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9th. and 10th. semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET508

Course Title : Veterinary Preclinical Sciences (VPS)

Clerkship/Intern I (10, 10)

Course Description : VPS combines the disciplines of microbiology, pathology, virology parasitology, pharmacology and toxicology, and statistics. VPS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9th. and 10th. Semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET509

Course Title : Veterinary Clinical Sciences ( VCS)

Clerkship/Intern I ( 10,10)

Course Description : VCS combines the disciplines of surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, epidemiology and statistics. VCS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET510

Course Title Zoo technics and Animal Nutrition (ZAN)

Clerkship/Intern I (10,10)

Course Description : ZAN combines the disciplines of animal genetic, animal nutrition and nutritional diseases, zoo technics and statistics. ZAN has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET511

Course Title : Food Hygiene and Technology ( FHT)

Clerkship/Intern I ( 10,10 )

Course Description : FTH combines the disciplines of food chemistry, food hygiene, food microbiology and production technology of food of animal origin, epidemiology and statistics. FHT has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET512

Course Title : Aquaculture and Fish Diseases ( AFD)

Clerkship/Intern I ( 10,10 )

Course Description : AFD combines the disciplines of hydrology, limnology, aquaculture, fishery technology, fishery management, fish and Shell fish diseases, epidemiology and statistics. AFD has a 16 weeks rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET513

Course Title : Epidemiology and Statistics (ES)

Clerkship/Intern I (10,10)

Course Description : ES combines the disciplines epidemiology, statistics and data processing. ES has a 16 weeks rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET514

Course Title : Veterinary Basic Sciences(VBS)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10,15)

Course Description : VBS combines the disciplines of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology and embryology. VBS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9th. and 10th. semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET515

Course Title : Veterinary Preclinical Sciences (VPS)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10,15)

Course Description : VPS combines the disciplines of microbiology, pathology, virology parasitology, pharmacology and toxicology, and statistics. VPS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9th. and 10th. Semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET516

Course Title : Veterinary Clinical Sciences ( VCS)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10, 15)

Course Description : VCS combines the disciplines of surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, epidemiology and statistics. VCS has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET517

Course Title zoo technics and Animal Nutrition (ZAN)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10, 15)

Course Description : ZAN combines the disciplines of animal genetic, animal nutrition and nutritional diseases, zoo technics and statistics. ZAN has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET518

Course Title : Food Hygiene and Technology ( FHT)

Clerkship/Intern II (10,15)

Course Description : FTH combines the disciplines of food chemistry, food hygiene, food microbiology and production technology of food of animal origin, epidemiology and statistics. FHT has a 16 weeks Clerkship/Intern rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET519

Course Title : Aquaculture and Fish Diseases ( AFD)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10,15)

Course Description : AFD combines the disciplines of hydrology, limnology, aquaculture, fishery technology, fishery management, fish and Shell fish diseases, epidemiology and statistics. AFD has a 16 weeks rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.

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Course Code: VET520

Course Title : Epidemiology and Statistics (ES)

Clerkship/Intern II ( 10,15)

Course Description : ES combines the disciplines epidemiology, statistics and data processing. ES has a 16 weeks rotation program during 9 th and 10 th semesters; each discipline training program ranges one to 2 weeks in length. Teaching methodology consist of interactive lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminar work. A mentor is assigned to each student to guide him/her throughout clerkship/intern program period.