COURSE CODE: VPT 302
COURSE TITLE: General Pathology
NUMBER OF UNITS: 3 Units
COURSE DURATION: Three hours per week
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Coordinator: Dr. S.O. Omotainse. DVM, MVSc., PhD
Email: omotains@yahoo.com
Office Location: COLVET Building
Other Lecturers: Dr. M. O. Olaniyi, DVM, MVSc.& Dr. O. L. Ajayi, DVM, MVSc
Course Synopsis
Introduction to principles of Veterinary Pathology. Death of cells and tissues: necrosis, gangrene, infarcts; cellular deposits: gout, melanosis, calcification, icterus, photosensitization. Disturbances of growth and of circulation. Inflammation. Healing and regeneration. Types and aetiology of neoplasia. Nature and causes of disease.