Fundamental Principles of Veterinary Anatomy
This course presents a detailed consideration of gross anatomical structures with emphasis on major anatomical patterns present in species important to veterinary medicine. The dog is used as a model domestic mammal and comparisons with other species are considered. All body systems are dissected. Clinical implications of these dissections are emphasized. 5 credits
Veterinary Developmental Anatomy
Principles of development and organogenesis in domestic animals are the focus of this course. Normal developmental patterns are related to adult anatomy. Clinical implications of common congenital defects are also explored. 2 credits
Molecular and Metabolic Basis of Medicine
This course covers metabolism, molecular genetics, and aspects of biotechnology, and applications of these concepts towards developing an integrated molecular understanding of various clinical problems in veterinary medicine. 3 credits
Veterinary Physiology B
In this second semester, topics include the physiology of the following systems: gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive. A reproductive physiology lab includes fresh and preserved reproductive tracts and related specimens. 4 credits
Veterinary Toxicology
This is a course in the science of toxicology as it relates to veterinary medical practice. The principles of toxicology and the mechanisms and treatment of toxicants commonly encountered in small and large animals are presented. 2 credits
Veterinary Histology
In this course, light and digital microscopy are used to study the anatomy of organs and tissues at the cellular level. Microanatomic features of all major organ systems are identified, and key physiologic concepts are discussed to correlate structure with function. Mammalian systems are emphasized, and comparisons to non-mammalian species are considered. Direct applications to clinical medicine are included. 5 credits
Veterinary Physiology A
This is the first semester of a two semester comprehensive course in comparative veterinary physiology. In this first semester, topics include principles of physiology and physiology of the following systems: muscle, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and acid/base. A live dog laboratory on ECGs occurs, as well as laboratory discussions of heart sounds and cardiovascular regulation. 4 credits
Veterinary Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
This course presents a comparative approach to the morphological and physiological properties of the central nervous system of animals, particularly those of veterinary medical importance. 3 credits
Anatomy of Large Domestic Species
This course presents an anatomical study of the horse and the ox with special emphasis on the anatomical specializations of these species. Extensive comparisons are made to the anatomy of the small domestic animals. Other large domestic animals are considered as appropriate to demonstrate anatomical variation. 2 credits
Veterinary Pharmacology
This course comprises a presentation of the basic pharmacology of various drug classes used in veterinary medicine together with examples of clinical drug use. Important species variations in drug use and drug response are stressed. 4 credits