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| OCEA0041-1
| Marine mammal Biology
- Partim I : écoéthologie
- Ecotoxicology
- Partim III : pathologie et autopsies
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| Duration : | Partim I : écoéthologie : 15h Th
Ecotoxicology : 15h Th
Partim III : pathologie et autopsies : 15h Th, 10h Pr
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| Holder(s) : | Partim I : écoéthologie : Abigail Caudron
Ecotoxicology : Krishna Das
Partim III : pathologie et autopsies : Freddy Coignoul, Thierry Jauniaux
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| Course contents :
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| The main morphologic and physiologic particularities of marine mammals are reviewed, in relation with pathology and diseases. Classification and main causes of diseases are then examined in particular in association with human activities and in regards to the major threats on those species. An accent is placed on the difference between diseases of cetaceans and pinnipeds, with a special focus on morbillivirus infections and diagnostic procedures available. Finally attention is drawn on diagnostic in particular necropsies and associated techniques. |
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| Course objective :
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| The general objective of the course is to help students to learn and recognize the main diseases and lesions of marine mammals, to train students to identify and interpret the various techniques of diagnosis (necropsy, toxicology, microbiology). Also the course aims to relocate these observations within their scientific, environmental, and societal context. |
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| Prerequisites :
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| Prerequisite for the course is a completed university secondary degree in veterinary medicine, zoology, biomedical sciences, or any degree considered to be equivalent. |
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| Workshops :
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| Three seminars of practical training are being offered. The first illustrates the morphologic and pathologic particularities of marine mammals by comparison with a domestic animal. The second will be a necropsy of a harbour porpoise and a necropsy of a seal, to familiarize the student with the technical procedure and with sampling techniques. The last will be devoted to diagnostic techniques as they apply to morbillivirus diseases (immunohistochemistry). |
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| Organization :
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| Formal lecture are held at the Faculty of Sciences (see program) and practical training take place at the pathology department of the Faculty of Veterinary medicine. |
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| Written notes :
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| A handout is available on the pathology department site, as a pdf package to be telecharged. |
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| Assessment :
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| An oral exam is organised based on the content of the formal lectures and a practical exam is also planned. A unique grade is given that encomparres the 3 sections of the course. |
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| Contacts :
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| Dr Thierry JAUNIAUX, department of pathology, faculty of veterinary medicine, boulevard de colonster, 20/B43, 4000-LIEGE (Belgium).
Phone : +32.4.3664075
fax : +32.4.3664565
mail : T.Jauniaux@ulg.ac.be |
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| Remarks :
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| Depending on the number of student registering for the course, a personnal homework might be requested. |
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