MVPH 101 : Advanced Veterinary Physiology 1

Department

Department of Physiology, Biochemistry &Nutrition

Academic Program

Master in Physiology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

Overview

Recognize and describe the types of electrophysiological events, types of membrane channels and their roles, functional biophysical properties of biological membranes.

understand how blood cells are produced and how they function in normal and pathological situations.

Physiology of the heart including the electrical conduction, contraction and relaxation properties of the cardiac myocytes the role of cardiac myocytes. Basic pathology of the heart as well as the signs and symptoms of heart disease and the basics of cardiac pharmacology. Haemodynamic principles and calculations for estimation of intra-cardiac pressures, pressure gradients and stroke volumes as well as an introduction to left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function

Teaching and learning methods

1. Lectures.
2. Group interaction and discussion.
3. Self-directed activities.
4. Active participation.

Methods of assessments

Time of Assessment	method of Assessment	hrs	Marks
1st assessment exam at 7th week	1st midterm exam	1hrs	10
2nd assessment exam at 14th week	2nd midterm exam	1hrs	10
3nd assessment Final exam by the end of the year	Written exam	3hrs	80

References

1. Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals (ISBN: 978-1-118-50139-9 - Wiley-Blackwell).
2. Text book of Veterinary physiology by Cunningham ( 4th edition, 2007 ). Saunders
3. Physiology of domestic animals by Reece, William O. (ISBN 13 9780683072402

Advanced Physiology 1 (MVPH101)
BIOSTATISTICS (MVST100)
Research Methods (MVRM200)