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VPAT 5205 - Fall 04

Required elements

• Principal course assignments:

The course consists of 3 sections. The first section is basic pathomechanisms of skin disease, the second section is small animal dermatology and the third is large animal dermatology. Between sections 1 and 2 there will be an exam given on material covered up to that time. This exam will be worth 30% of the final grade. The final exam will cover the second two sections and will be worth 70% of the final grade. The web-based lessons for the first section can be accessed on the web at vetpath.vet.uga.edu/courses In the first section, you will be expected to read pre-assigned sections of your notes and study the assigned web-based lessons prior to class and come prepared to answer case-based questions. The notes in this booklet are for the first section. The second and third sections will be a combination of case-based and didactic lecture style learning.


• Specific course requirements for grading purposes:

The final course grade will be determined from the score on the first exam and the second. The first exam will be worth 50% of the final score and the second will be worth 50% of the final score. The testing format may include multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short-answer items, which may be based on projection slides. Questions will emphasize vocabulary, lesion recognition, disease pathogenesis, and differential etiologic diagnoses.


• Grading policy:

The grading scale will be: A90%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F59%.


• Attendance policy:

Attendance is required for all sessions. Individuals absent when called upon in class (and who do not have an excused absence) will have 1 point deducted from their final grade for each unexcused absence


• Required course material, including texts:

Texts: Required text is "Veterinary Pathology" 6th Ed. by Jones, Hunt and King, 1997.


• Policy for make-up of examinations:

Excused absences from an examination will be given a make-up exam. Make-up exams will be essay type.

Course information

• Prerequisites:

VPAT 5200


• Objectives:

Introduction to Dermatology/ Integumentary Pathology is a course that is intended to give an overview of the diseases of the skin and the study of the reactions of skin to disease processes. Objectives are to:  learn the necessary vocabulary  become proficient at recognizing gross lesions involving the integumentary system  understand basic pathogeneses of lesion development  use this knowledge to make accurate lesion diagnoses  become familiar with common etiologic causes of skin diseases


• Topical outline:

Basic Pathomechanisms of disease - Carmichael Lecture 1 – Comparative structural and functional anatomy of the skin Lecture 2 – Endocrine skin disease Lecture 3 – Non-Infectious skin disease Lecture 4 – Infectious skin disease Lecture 5 - Immunological skin disease Lecture 6 – Dermal Neoplasia Exam 1 Small Animal Dermatology - Austel Lecture 1 - Practical approach to the pruritic patient Lecture 2 - Practical approach to the pruritic patient cont. Lecture 3 - Practical approach to the scaly or crusty (non-itchy) patient Lecture 4 - Practical approach to the scaly or crusty (non-itchy) patient cont. Large Animal Dermatology - White Lecture 1: Common causes of alopecia/pruritis in large animals Lecture 2: Common causes of alopecia/pruritis in large animals Lecture 3: Common causes of nodular lesions and cutaneous masses Lecture 4: Common causes of nodular lesions and cutaneous masses, wrap-up and case review Exam 2

• Details of authorized assistance allowed during examinations:

In this class, studying from old examinations is considered a violation of the Academic Honesty Code.

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