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