Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health (VAPH)

910.Gross Anatomy I. (2-6). Credit 4. Topographical dissection of the dog and comparative aspects of the domestic cat. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

911.Microscopic Anatomy I. (2-6).Credit 4. Microscopic study of cells, tissues and organ systems of domestic animals. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

912.Gross Anatomy II. (1-8). Credit 4. Comparative anatomy of farm animals; topographic dissection of common farm species. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

913.Microscopic Anatomy II. (2-6). Credit 4. Developmental anatomy of domestic animals with special emphasis on structural congenital defects; functional neuroanatomy and clinical neurology of domestic animals; essential clinical skills for the theory and practice of veterinary neurology. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

930.Public Health (4-0). Credit 4. Principles and applications of epidemiology in veterinary medicine and the literature; history, epidemiology, symptoms, prevention and control of diseases transmitted between animals and humans; emphasis on emerging zoonotic diseases including foodborne illnesses. Prerequisite: Enrollment in third year of professional curriculum or enrollment in graduate studies with approval of instructor.

948.Didactic Electives in Veterinary Anatomy. Credit 1 to 3. Elective course in veterinary anatomy (with emphasis on neuroscience cell biology, genetics, reproduction, developmental biology, marine mammal anatomy) for professional students who wish to supplement required curriculum. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in fourth year of professional curriculum.

949.Applied Public Health.Credit 1 to 3. Veterinary public health considerations in the protection and improvement of human health (with emphasis on food safety, toxicology, epidemiology, informatics, zoonoses). May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Fourth year classification in professional veterinary curriculum.

950.Public Health Clerkship.(0-35).Credit 1. Application of computer technology to veterinary medical practice; computer-assisted decision support; information retrieval using on-line data bases; introduction to commercial software programs and their application. Prerequisite: Fourth year classification in professional veterinary curriculum.

Department of Veterinary Large Animal Medicine and Surgery (VLAM)

930.Advanced Equine Medicine and Surgery.(3-0).Credit 3. Advanced diagnostic techniques and management strategies for species specific disorders of horses. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the third year of professional curriculum.

931.Advanced Food Animal Medicine and Surgery.(3-0). Credit 3. Advanced diagnostic techniques and management strategies for species specific disorders of food animal species. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the third year of professional curriculum.

948.Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Elective. Credit 1 to 3. In-depth study of selected disease processes in the various disciplines of large animal medicine and surgery will be conducted emphasizing management, diagnostics and medical or surgical treatment. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine or approval of department head.

Veterinary Medicine-Interdisciplinary (VMID)

912.Clinical Correlates I.(0-2). Credit 1. Introduction of clinical terminology and techniques needed to accomplish thorough history taking and physical exam. The problem-oriented medical record will be introduced and then used in system-based reviews. The students will become familiar with clinical techniques appropriate for evaluation of respiratory, cardiovascular, and hemolymphatic systems. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the first year of professional curriculum.

913.Clinical Correlates II.(0-2). Credit 2. Continuation of Clinical Correlates I. System review will continue and include gastrointestinal, integumentary and neurologic systems. Clinical exam techniques appropriate for each system will be emphasized and findings discussed in the context of the problem-oriented medical record. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the first year of professional curriculum.

921.Clinical Correlates III.(1-2). Credit 2. Developing problem and differential diagnosis lists, using texts, journals and computer databases for information retrieval in clinical problem solving; developing logical diagnostic and therapeutic plans for the diagnosis and treatment of problems in individual and group housed small and large animal patients. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

922.Clinical Correlates IV.(1-2). Credit 2. Continuation of Clinical Correlates III. This course will build on and expand the history and physical exam skills introduced in Clinical Correlates I, II, and III. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the second year of professional curriculum.

923.General Surgery/Anesthesiology.(3-2) Credit 4. Anesthesia, general surgery and dentistry of domestic animals. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

924.Radiology.(2-2) Credit 3. Diagnostic veterinary radiology. Physical properties and production of ionizing radiation, roentgenographic and darkroom procedures, hazards and protection from excess radiation, uses of radiation as a therapeutic agent. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

935.Surgery. (1-4). Credit 3. Diagnostic and surgical procedures of organ systems. Prerequisite: Enrollment in third year of professional curriculum.

943.Veterinary Practice: Legal, Ethical and Managerial.(2-0). Credit 2. Legal considerations, business principals, management practices, economic factors and medical ethics involving veterinary practice. Prerequisite: Enrollment in fourth year of professional curriculum.

950. Clinical Nutrition.(2-0). Credit 2. Nutritional management of medical and surgical cases. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

952. Veterinary Clinics. (0-8). Credit 2. Student participation of a rotating schedule through the clinical services in the veterinary teaching hospital. Prerequisite: Enrollment in third year of professional curriculum.

954. Medicine. (1-4). Credit12. Basic pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, hemolymphatic, endocrine, urogenital, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems, and the skin, eye and ear of large and small animal species. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the third year of professional curriculum.

Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (VTMP)

910. Microbiology I. (3-2). Credit 4. Introduction to immunology. Mechanisms of resistance to infectious diseases and tumors. Tissue injuries brought about by hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, bacteria and fungi. Serodiagnosis. General concepts of sterilization, disinfection and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Bacterial and mycotic virulence factors, bacteria associated with generalized infections; sample collection, diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

911. Microbiology II. (3-2). Credit 4. Bacterial and mycotic agents affecting the central nervous system, digestive system, genitourinary system, integumentary system, ear and eye. Principles and host-agent interactions in relation to infectious diseases induced by chlamydia, rickettsia and viruses-etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and control mechanisms. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

922. Parasitology. (3-4). Credit 5. Taxonomy, biological and clinical aspects of the commonly occurring helminth, protozoan and arthropod parasites of domestic and laboratory animals. Signs, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, public health and economic importance of parasitic diseases. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

948. Didactic Elective in Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology. Credit 1 to 3. Elective course in veterinary microbiology or parasitology for professional students who wish to supplement required curriculum. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in fourth year of professional curriculum.

Veterinary Pathology (VPAT)

922. Pathology I. (5-2). Credit 6. Structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organ systems of animals; pathogenesis, mechanisms and morphologic features of diseases and their relationship to clinical signs. Laboratory consists of studies of gross and microscopic pathology. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

923. Pathology II. (5-2). Credit 6. Pathogenesis, mechanisms, laboratory analysis and structural features of animal diseases; structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, body fluids and organ systems that cause or are caused by disease. Laboratory consists of studies in gross and microscopic pathology, cytology and laboratory analysis of body fluids and tissues. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

948. Didactic Electives in Pathology. Credit 1 to 3. Elective course in pathology for professional students who wish to supplement required curriculum. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in fourth year professional curriculum.

Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology (VTPP)

910. Physiology I. (5-2). Credit 6. Introduction to physiology: cell physiology, cell signaling, cell cycle, body fluids translocation of materials, membrane potentials neurophysiology, autonomic nervous system, thermoregulation, cardiovascular, and muscle physiology, Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional. curriculum.

912. Physiology II. (5-2).Credit 6. Blood and lymph, respiration, renal physiology, and acidbase balance, gastrointestinal physiology, metabolism, endocrinology, and reproduction. Prerequisite: Enrollment in first year of professional curriculum.

924. Pharmacology/Toxicology I. (4-2). Credit 5. Pharmacokinetics , pharmacodynamics, CNS pharmacology, autonomic pharmacology, antineoplastic agents, immunopharmacology, recombinant products, fluid and electrolyte therapy diuretics, pharmacology of the integument. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

925. Pharmacology/Toxicology II. (4-2). Credit 5. Antimicrobials endocrine pharmacology, eicosanoids, anti-inflammatory agents, respiratory pharmacology, anticoagulants and hematinics, GI pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology. Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

926. Pharmacology/Toxicology III. (4-2). Credit 2. Management and treatment of toxicoses, antidotal pharmacology, toxic plants, mycotoxins and mycotoxicoses, chemical toxicants, metals, euthanasia, Prerequisite: Enrollment in second year of professional curriculum.

948. Didactic Elective in Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. Credit 1 to 3. II Elective course in physiology and pharmacology for professional students who wish to supplement required curriculum. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in fourth year of professional curriculum.

Veterinary Small Animal Medicine and Surgery (VSAM)

930. Advanced Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. (5-0). Credit 5. Advanced diagnostic techniques and management strategies for species specific disorders of small animals. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the third year curriculum.

948. Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Elective. Credit 1 to 3. In-depth study of selected disease processes in the various disciplines of small animal medicine and surgery will be conducted emphasizing management, diagnostics and medical or surgical treatment. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine or approval of department head.