Teaching

PATH-BIO 150 — CONTEMPORARY TOPICS AND CAREERS IN THE VETERINARY SCIENCES

Designed to expose students to topics of importance to the animal health field as well as introduce them to the academic and professional options they will face as undergraduates. 1 credit

PATH-BIO/ PATH  210 — HIV: SEX, SOCIETY AND SCIENCE

HIV kills three million people per year, more than any other infectious disease. We will learn about the transmission, immunology, virology, vaccinology and societal impact of this virus. Six of the world’s leading HIV scientists will give guest lectures. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 credits

PATH-BIO/ ENTOM/ M M & I/ ZOOLOGY  350 — PARASITOLOGY

The biology of water-borne, food-borne, soil-borne and vector-borne parasites of animals including humans. Parasites are explored in the context of transmission, associated disease, diagnosis and treatment options, and environmental, cultural and socioeconomic drivers of disease epidemiology. 3 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I/ ZOOLOGY  351 — PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY

Optional laboratory component of Zoology/Med Micro/AHABS 350. Emphasis on experiments involving live animal parasites, including: trematodes, tapeworms, gapeworms, hookworm, ascarids, trichina, filaria, trypanosomes, coccidia, and malaria. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 370 — ADDRESSING CONTROVERSY: THE SCIENCE, ETHICS, AND PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL RESEARCH

Addresses the science, ethics, history, and communication strategies associated with the use of animals in research. Seeks to identify and employ common ground among those with different perspectives to enable students to make good decisions about this contentious topic. 3 credits

PATH-BIO/ HORT  500 — MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES

Familiarize students with recombinant DNA technology through lectures as well as hands on exposure to methodologies used in molecular biology laboratories. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 510 — VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY

Current concepts in basic and clinical immunology with special emphasis on domesticated species and aspects of immunology important to students of veterinary medicine. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 512 — INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY

This course introduces basic concepts and approaches to population problems in veterinary medicine. Methods appropriate to investigation of disease outbreaks, surveillance of animal disease and production and the design of epidemiological studies of the determinants of disease are presented. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 513 — VETERINARY VIROLOGY

Basic and clinical concepts of the viruses and diseases they cause in domesticated species. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 514 — VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY

Basic veterinary parasitology with emphasis on biology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, treatment and management of parasitic infections of veterinary importance. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 515 — REGULATORY VETERINARY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Introduction to the preventive aspects of veterinary medicine as they relate to zoonoses, environmental hygiene and safety of foods of animal origins. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 517 — VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY

Emphasis of the course is on the pathogenesis of bacterial and fungal diseases of animals. The laboratories will familiarize students with the methods used to identify representative bacterial and fungal pathogens. 4 credits

PATH-BIO 525 — ACTIVE, INTEGRATED LEARNING I

Active Learning experience highlighting problem solving and critical thinking that horizontally and vertically integrates material from other veterinary medicine courses by using exercises constructed in the context of clinical cases or scenaria. 1 credit

PATH-BIO 526 — ACTIVE, INTEGRATED LEARNING II

Active Learning experience highlighting problem solving and critical thinking that horizontally and vertically integrates material from other veterinary medicine courses by using exercises constructed in the context of clinical cases or scenaria. 1 credit

PATH-BIO/ M M & I/ MICROBIO  528 — IMMUNOLOGY

Development and functions of immune response in animals; a comprehensive study of experimental humoral and cellular immunity. 3 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I  529 — IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY

Selected techniques illustrating concepts of cellular and humoral immunity as a supplement to Immunology 528. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 559 — VETERINARY GENERAL PATHOLOGY

General mechanisms of disease at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels. Cell injury and cell death, neoplasia, inflammation, circulation, and genetics. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 560 — VETERINARY SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY I

Morphological manifestations of disease in animals. Diseases and disease processes will be discussed by organ system, stressing important diseases in domestic animals. Students should take both Veterinary Systemic Pathology I and II. 2 credits

PATH-BIO 561 — VETERINARY SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY II

Morphological manifestations of disease in animals. Diseases and disease processes will be discussed by organ system, stressing important diseases in domestic animals. Students should take both Veterinary Systemic Pathology I and II. 4 credits

PATH-BIO 562 — VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Concepts and techniques of clinical pathology with emphasis on those procedures that are important in the diagnosis of animal diseases. 4 credits

PATH-BIO 660 — VETERINARY NECROPSY ROTATION

The course is designed to provide experience with necropsy procedures in all animal species and in developing interpretive skills by participating in the School of Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital diagnostic anatomic pathology service under the guidance of the faculty for half days during the two week rotation. 1 credit

PATH-BIO 675 — SPECIAL TOPICS

Topics vary. 1-5 credits

PATH-BIO 681 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS

2-4 credits

PATH-BIO 699 — DIRECTED STUDY

Projects in the laboratory and/or through library work in specific subject area under the direct guidance of faculty member. 1-5 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I  720 — ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY: CRITICAL THINKING

Advanced course focusing on current questions in immunological research. Course explores immunology topics including genetic, cellular, and molecular features of immune system fundamental to regulation of immune responses. Course format: discussion of research articles and exposure to research seminars. 3 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I  750 — HOST-PARASITE RELATIONSHIPS IN VERTEBRATE VIRAL DISEASE

Lecture. Detailed study of the pathogenesis of vertebrate viral disease, stressing viral invasion, dissemination, mechanisms of disease production and resistance, and transmission. 3 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I  773 — EUKARYOTIC MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS

An advanced course focusing on the molecular, cellular and biochemical mechanisms found in fungal and protozoan pathogens of humans. A combination of lectures and student presentations will be employed. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 775 — EXTERNSHIP

This course is an elective for fourth year veterinary medical students which offers faculty coordinated experience in the veterinary medical profession outside the school. 1-24 credits

PATH-BIO/ M M & I/ MICROBIO  790 — IMMUNOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Immunobiology and immunogenetics of resistance to infectious disease agents of man and animals; immunoregulatory mechanisms associated with evasion of host immunity. 3 credits

PATH-BIO 799 — PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY SCIENCE TEACHING

Instructional orientation to teaching at the higher education level in the agricultural and life sciences, direct teaching experience under faculty supervision, experience in testing and evaluation of students, and the analysis of teaching performance. 1-3 credits

PATH-BIO 875 — SPECIAL TOPICS

Course topics vary, and credit number will vary depending on course focus. 1-6 credits

PATH-BIO 920 — THESIS RESEARCH SEMINAR

1 credit

PATH-BIO 930 — ADVANCED SEMINAR

1 credit

PATH-BIO 990 — RESEARCH

1-12 credits