BULE HORA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

VETERINARY HISTOLOGY

BY:
MUSTEFA HINIKA (Dr.)

APRIL, 2024
BULE HORA, ETHIOPIA

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1.Course Information

Module name Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology

ModuleNo 01
CourseTitle Veterinary Histology I
CourseCode VetM1012
CrHrs Lecture Hrs.
CreditHrs./ECTS Laboratory Hrs.= 3 Home study=5 ECTS/CP= 5
=3 =2
Year I
Semester II
Pre-requisites None
Target Group 1styearDVM Students
Instructor’s name: Mustefa Hinika(Dr.)
Address: e-mail:edaomustefa478@gmail.com
Status of the course: Major
2.CourseDescription:
Veterinary Histology I: is a branch of anatomy concerned with the visual examination of cells, intercellular structures
as well as their organization in tissues and organs, by means of the microscope and by using appropriate
preparations thin enough to transmit light or electrons. Studying the normal microscopic structure of the animal body
is the basis for understanding abnormal microscopic lesions (histopathology), body functions, immunology, clinical
pathology and several other disciplines in veterinary medicine. Veterinary Histology I deal with the techniques of
studying cells and tissues, cell biology and the four basic tissues of the body(epithelium,
Connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue).

3. Objective of the course

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
 Recognize microscopically the principal cells, cellular organelles and tissues and their complex
organizations and functions in the body
 Interpret accurately the structural details in histological sections and be aware of morphologic variations
among domestic animal species as described in lectures
 Relate the acquired information on the microscopic structure to function and vice versa, and deduct
(postulate) function from agiven structure.
 Use the knowledge gained in this course to explain the normal microscopic appearance of cells and tissues
in contrast to abnormal ones due to artifacts(changes by technical errors) and pathological conditions
 Develop professional attitudes and skills in handling histological preparations and the light microscope

4.Syllabus Components
4.1.CourseContents,Methods&strategies,andlearningoutcomes
W Learning Outcomes:
Methods and
ee Content &sub-contents Students Task At the end of this chapter
strategies
k Students will be able to:

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 Chapter1:Introductionto  Lecture on the  Attend the lesson  Describe the scope of
histology and Methods of concept of  Listen and take vet. histology in
histology veterinary notes diagnosing different
histology  Answer questions diseases
Concepts of Histology
 Brainstorming  Ask and answer  Understand methods
1- Relationship with other
 Asking questions questions of studying living and
3 subjects  Attend laboratory killed tissue
Methods of studying live and  Providing short
notes sessions to be  Discuss the type of
killed tissues familiarize with microscopes used in
Microscopy and instruments for Vet. Histology
interpretation histological studies
Chapter2:Cellbiology  Lecture on cell  Attend the lesson  Describe the major
General cellular theory and  Listen and take components of cell.
characteristics structures notes  Describe the type of
 Brainstorming  Answer questions cell division
Structural and functional
 Providing short  Pear idea sharing  Discuss the function
organization of the cell  Ask and answer
4- notes of each structural
Cell division questions components of the
5  Asking questions
 Attend laboratory cell
sessions to be  Clearly identify the
familiarize with major cells
examining cellular
Structure
under
microscope
Chapter3:Epithelialtissues  Lecture general  Attend the lesson  Describe the general
General characteristics features and  Listen and take features of epithelium
Classification of epithelial classification of notes  Clearly identify
epithelial tissue  Answer questions different types of
tissues Types and
 Brain storming  Pear idea Sharing epithelium
classification of glandular  Ask and answer
 Providing short  Identify major
epithelium questions components of
6- notes
 Asking questions  Attend laboratory epithelium
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sessions to  Understand the
differentiate the structural and
different type of functional
epithelium
relationships of
components of
Epithelium

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 Chapter4.Connectivetissue  Lecture on the  Attend the lesson  Describe the general
General characteristics components of  Listen and take features of connective
Components of connective notes tissue
connective tissues and type  Answer questions  Clearly identify
tissue, Cells of connective  Pear idea sharing different types of
fibers, tissue  Ask and answer connective tissue
8- ground substances  Brainstorming questions  Identify major
Types of connective  Providing short  Attend laboratory components of
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tissue Cartilage, notes sessions to connective tissue
Bone , Special  Asking questions differentiate major  Understand the
connective tissue components and structural and
(blood) Blood cells the different type of functional
connective tissues relationships of
components of
Connective tissue
Chapter5.MuscleTissue  Lecture on the  Attend the lesson  Describe the general
General characteristics major features  Listen and take features of muscle
Smooth muscle and three major notes tissue
types of muscle  Answer questions  Clearly identify
Skeletal muscle
tissues  Pear idea sharing different types of
13 Cardiac muscle  Ask and answer
 Brainstorming muscle tissue
-  Providing short questions  Identify major
14 notes  Attend laboratory components of
 Asking questions sessions to muscle tissue
differentiate the 
different type of
muscle tissues

Chapter6:Nervoustissue  Lecture on types  Attend the lesson  Describe the general

General characteristics of nervous tissue  Listen and take features of nervous
Neurons and components notes tissues
of nervous tissue  Answer questions  Clearly identify
Synapse
 Brain storming  Pear idea sharing different types of
15 Neuroglia  Providing short  Ask and answer nervous tissues
- Types of nervous tissue questions  Identify major
notes
17 Central nervous tissue  Asking questions  Attend laboratory components of
Peripheral nervous tissue sessions to nervous tissues
differentiate the 
different type of
nervous tissues

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4.2.AssessmentStrategies&TechniquesandCoursePolicy
Assess  Test................................................................................................................8%
ment  Quiz...............................................................................................................7%
 Lab exam.......................................................................................................10%
 Mid...............................................................................................................25%.
 Final Exam..................................................................................................50%
Total................................................................................................................100%

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Course A student has to:
policy - Attend at least 85%of the classes.
- Take all continuous assessments and mid Exam.
- Take final examination.
- Respect all rules & regulations of the university.
REQUIRED REFERENCE BOOKS

1. DonA.Samuel son(2007):Textbook of VeterinaryHistology,1stedition

2. William J.Banks(1993):Applied Veterinary Histology,3rdedition
3. Inderbir Singh(2004):Textbook of Human Histology with ColorAtlas,5thedition
4. LuizC.Junqueira and Jose Carneiro (2005):BasicHistology,11thedition
5. GlauciaM.andMachado-Santelli(2004):Histology:AColorAtlas(ImageinFocus)
6. Finn Geneser(2005):Color Atlas of Histology
7. JP Gunase garan(2007):Textbook of Histology and a Practical Guide
Proposed lab. Activities for Veterinary Histology I (VetM1012)
Session1.TypeofMicroscopeandPreliminaryuseofthemicroscope Session
2-4. Epithelial tissue in different organs of animals
Session5-9.Connectivetissues
Session 10-12. Muscle tissues
Session13-15.Nervoustissues
Approvalsection
Name Signature Date
Chair Holder
DepartmentHead

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