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AVT2006 |
Veterinary Immunology
This subject covers immunology of animals including fish. Topics covered include an overview of the immune system across species, organs involved, structure and function of immunoglobulins, and cell mediators of immunity, normal immunity in animals, as well as dysfunction of the immune system. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC), antigen processing and presentation, cell signalling molecules (cytokines), complement system, immune responses to infection and immunopathologies (hypersensitive reactions), serological testing, biology of B-cells and T-cells, antigen-antibody interactions, transplantation and tumour immunology.
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3 |
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AVT2009 |
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
This subject covers the basic principles and knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology. Topics include an introduction to pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and toxicology.
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3 |
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AVT2017 |
Aquatic Care, Health and Diseases
This subject covers knowledge and skill training in care and husbandry, disease detection, identification and prevention for common freshwater and marine aquatic species.
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3 |
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AVT2018 |
Clinical Diagnostic Techniques
This subject covers knowledge and skill training on various types of veterinary diagnostic procedures. Topics include clinical chemistry and haematology, skin examination, faecal analysis, urinalysis, cytology and other techniques of relevance to working veterinary clinics and animal hospitals. Techniques on basic necropsy or post-mortem procedure, histochemical and histological techniques will also be covered.
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4 |
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AVT2022 |
Molecular Genetics & Genomics
This subject is designed to provide basic theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular genetics and genomics. It covers fundamental concepts of the molecular composition and structure of deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA), ribonucleic acids (RNA) and the gene. You will be introduced to the concept of the central dogma of biology, DNA replication and gene expression. The subject will also introduce you to techniques of DNA sequencing and use of basic bioinformatics tools for DNA analysis. You will also be introduced to whole genome sequencing and its application in personalised veterinary medicine. The subject also includes studies on the potential applications, present use and future trends in molecular genetics and genomics.
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4 |
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AVT2023 |
Clinical Practicum
This subject will enable students acquire and perform a variety of medical procedures in small animal practice setting. Students will perform skills in anaesthesia, surgical assisting, veterinary practice management, radiography, sample collection and laboratory analysis, reception, patient assessment and treatment administration. Students will be attached on and off site veterinary clinics or hospitals.
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5 |
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AVT2024 |
Molecular and Cell Technology
This subject is designed to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of molecular biology and cell culture technology. It covers techniques and applications used to assess and manipulate deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA), ribonucleic acids (RNA) and proteins in veterinary medicine and aquaculture, with an emphasis on diagnostic and transgenic technology. The subject also introduces you to basic cell culture techniques as well as its potential applications in developing in vitro-grown tissue and organs for veterinary medicine. You will also be exposed to recent advances and future trends in molecular biology and cell culture technology such as the use of CRISPR/Cas9 in the development of transgenic/knockout animals.
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3 |
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AVT2025 |
Veterinary Pathology
This subject covers an introduction to animal diseases of veterinary significance. Topics include pathogenic agents, their modes of action, and the observed symptoms. It also covers principles of pathology including etiology, cause and termination of disease other than fundamental knowledge on general and systemic pathology.
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4 |
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AVT2026 |
Veterinary Surgery & Anaesthesia
This subject covers the principles of surgery and anaesthetic management for laboratory and selected companion animals. Topics covered include anaesthetic administration, monitoring and recovery from anaesthesia, basic suturing skills, preoperative preparations and postoperative care of animals. Fundamentals on good dispensing practice, simple patient counselling skills, record keeping and veterinary reception would also be covered.
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4 |
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