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Spring 2012 Registration:

  • Class of 2013: January 17th
  • Class of 2014: January 19th
  • Class of 2015: January 23rd

Spring 2012 Selective Weeks

  • Week 1: April 23 - April 27
  • Week 2: April 30 - May 4

Selective Descriptions

Selective Classifications

Extramural Experiences

All extramural experiences require the following paperwork:

Policy and Rules

Selectives Catalog Spring 2012

To determine which courses are available to your particular class, look at the “Classes” designation under each selective. Under this heading, 1 denotes First Year students, etc. The number of credit hours, focus area priority, the week offered and the minimum and maximum enrollment is also listed for each course.

**Note** The offerings in this catalog are subject to change without notice

Spring 2012 Selective Descriptions

 

VMB 991-004 - Transgenics (1 credit)

Informal lectures will provide background understanding of the design and rationale of transgenes, the pros and cons of creating transgenic lines in different species and discuss ethical issues of transgenic species (e.g. food animal vs. research models). Students will also have the opportunity to a) transfect GFP-based plasmids into mammalian cells in culture and b) microinject GFP-based transgenes into 1-cell zebrafish embryos and observe the expression of GFP (in cells and embryos) via fluorescent microscopy. This course will fulfill the research requirement for clinical competency skills.

VMB 991 - 005 - Specialized Organ Histology (1 credit)

Students will select a specialized organ or tissue of their interest not covered in VMB 914 Histology & Cytology course, and research the existing, relevant literature. These would be special or unusual functional/structural adaptations that are used for survival and/or advantage. Examples might be specific adaptations relating to sensory modalities, protection/defense, display, food gathering, combat, etc. Week will consist of independent research, daily group meetings and 20 - 30 minute oral presentation final day of session.

VMB 991-006 - Extramural Research Selective(1 or 2 credits)

This extramural research selective is designed to provide DVM students enrolled in the Clinician Scientist Focus Area the opportunity to conduct research under the direction of a principal investigator who is not a faculty member at the CVM, NCSU. Locations for completing this selective may include national laboratories, other academic institutions and private companies. Students will be involved in day-to-day research activities including experimental design, execution and interpretation. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Clinician Scientist Focus Area of the DVM curriculum and requires signature approval by the student's CSFA mentor.

VMB 991-009 - Avian Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)

This course is offered as a selective for veterinary students interested in avian medicine. Material presented in this course is intended to serve as a common introduction and prerequisite to other selectives in either food-animal or pet-bird medicine. This course may satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991-007 - Equine Dentistry (1 credit)

This course will provide students with the theory and application of techniques in equine dentistry, including performing a complete oral examination, normal teeth anatomy and changes with age, techniques in basic and advanced dentistry and restraint techniques.

VMC 991-008 - Skin Toxicology (1 credit) CANCELED

This selective is designed to introduce students to different scientific techniques used in studying skin drug delivery for veterinary and human drugs. Specific techniques used to conduct invitro and invivo studies will be taught in assessing toxicity. Experimental approaches will include in vivo dosing, keratinocyte cell culture, viability assays, comparative skin histology, processing tissue for light and transmission electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow through diffusion cells, organ perfusions, HPLC and additional techniques for assessing drug and nanoparticle penetration and absorption. Students will have a few lectures and the opportunity to conduct studies and interpret their results.

VMC 991-010 - Primate Medicine (1 credit)

Discussion of infectious and non-infectious diseases of primates.Particular emphasis on clinical and pathological presentation, diagnosis, therapeutic options, and preventative medicine. Student preventative health requirements: Negative TB test reading between December 1, 2011 through May 1, 2012 and current measles vaccination or proof of recovery from an active case of the disease. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991-013 - Environmental Medicine & Policy (1 credit)

This course will provide students with an understanding of environmental issues as they relate to veterinary medicine and the mechanisms of environmental policy development and implementation through case studies. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991-012 - Professional Meeting (1 credit)

Students will attend a professional veterinary meeting under faculty guidance. Faculty mentor must be identified who approves of the selected meeting as a valid educational experience and agrees to evaluate if the student satisfactorily completes the educational experience. All meetings must also be approved by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Please see the Professional Meeting Guidelines for requirements and request form.

VMC 991-014 - Applied Surgical Anatomy (1 credit)

Lectures reviewing the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered surgical diseases of the dog/cat will be followed by a review of the regional anatomy encountered during the surgical approaches used to treat these conditions. A laboratory will follow each lecture session. Materials covered will include surgical anatomy associated with approaches to the head and neck, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity and joints of the thoracic and pelvic limbs.

VMC 991-016 - Equine Endoscopy (1 credit)

Instruction in the selection, purchase, care, and application of endoscopic equipment as related to the equine. Hands-on application and gaining experience in using this equipment for diagnostic and treatment purposes including a review in the format of lecture, presentation, and literature assignment of diseases that are amenable to treatment and diagnosis via endoscopic means.

VMC 991-017 - Small Animal Nutrition (1 credit)

Advanced Nutrition Support for Disease States

This course will review specific concerns for utilization of nutrients by compromised organ systems in ill patients; compare and contrast therapeutic diets for dogs and cats; evaluate nutritional supplements and homemade diet culture; familiarize the student with assisted feeding protocols through wet labs and clinical case consultation; and evaluate and/or develop nutritional support plans for the mall animal patient with single and multiple disease concerns.

VMC 991 - 023 - Invertebrate Medicine (1 credit)

Invertebrate animals comprise 95% of the animal kingdom, yet they are underrepresented in the typical veterinary curriculum. This course will introduce the veterinary student to the anatomy, physiology, natural history, and disease problems of the more important invertebrate groups: sponges, corals, mollusks, annelids, crustaceans, echinoderms, and arachnids. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991-024 - Introduction to Equine Lameness & Orthopedics (1 credit)

This selective is designed to serve as an introduction to the evaluation of equine lameness including the clinical examination and the use of radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, CT and MRI. The course will be a combination of lecture material and clinical cases. Previous horse handling experience required.

VMC 991-025 - Sample Collection and Interpretation (1 credit)

This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to gain mastery of multiple common sampling techniques including, but not limited to, aspiration and biopsy techniques, thoraco- and abdominocentesis, joint fluid aspiration and cerebrospinal fluid collection. The practical aspect of the course will involve practicing each technique on fresh cadaver dogs. In addition, the course will offer an introduction to preparation and interpretation of samples that are collected. The goal of the course is to promote confidence and proficiency in clinically relevant sample collection, handling and interpretation in small animal patients by allowing “hands-on” experience.

VMC 991 - 027 Advanced Equine Theriogenology (1 credit)

In depth seminars, tutorials and practical experiences with reproductive techniques used in stallions and mares.

 

VMC 991-028 - Veterinary Medicine and Farriery (1 credit)

Principles and practice of basic farrier techniques. Recognition, use and care of tools; preparation of hoof for shoeing; practice in pulling typical horseshoes; recognition and use of corrective shoes. Instruction in field is one-on-one and day length will vary with local farrier's schedule. Students must provide own transportation to meet their assigned farrier at the beginning of each day.

VMC 991-029 - Veterinary Illustration ( 1 credit)

This course is designed as a studio course and will introduce students to basic drawing and pen and ink techniques. The course will emphasize techniques for rendering from three dimensional objects, living animals and photographs. Students will be given a portfolio assignment ahead of the class that will help the instructor customize the class to student ability.

VMC 991 - 030 - Advanced Companion Avian Medicine (1 credit)

Lecture, discussion, laboratory and study sections will cover laboratory sample collection and interpretation, anesthesia, radiographic positioning and interpretation, and soft-tissue surgical procedures using cadavers. If possible, a field trip to an avian facility will provide handling experience with large psittacine birds and waterfowl. Students will work in small groups to solve avian case problems and develop a short presentation highlighting a common problem in companion bird practice. Prerequisites: Basic Companion Avian Medicine (VMC 991A) or Laboratory Animal and Special Species Medicine (VMC 953).

VMC 992-001 - Small Animal Practice Experience (1-2 credits)

The purpose of this course is to expand opportunities for veterinary students, enrolled in years 1 though 3 of the professional curriculum, to learn fundamental clinical skills, with emphasis on taking medical histories, performing physical examinations and defining/assimilating clinical problems (diagnostic problem solving.).Students should make arrangements with a practice as early in the semester as possible. For more information, contact Dr. Laurel Williams. An Extramural Registration form is required at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Please turn in to Students Services with all signatures complete.

VMC 992-002 - Active Learning in the Comp Animal VTH (2 credits)

Students must list their service preference on their registration sheet. These selectives provide students participation with 4th year students on a space-available basis. Service availability and number of openings are listed below. Students must select and list a 1st, 2nd and 3rd clinic choice on their Selective Registration Form from the following:

**VMC 992-002 - Active Learning in the VTH Selective**
Service Spots Available
Anesthesia (Dr. Nigel Campbell)
2
Cardiology (Dr. Teresa Defrancesco)
2
Dermatology (Dr. Marcy Murphy)
1
Equine Medicine (Dr. Sam Jones)
2
Equine Orthopedic Surgery (Dr. Jock Tate)
3
Equine Soft Tissue Surgery(Dr. Jock Tate)
2
Laboratory Animal Medicine (Dr. Rick Fish)
2
Neurology(Dr. Karen Munana)
2
Oncology(Dr. Laurel Williams)
3
Ophthalmology (Dr. Alison Clode)
1
Small Animal Medicine(Dr. Karyn Harrell)
2
Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery(Dr. Simon Roe)
3
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery(Dr. Simon Roe)
3
Triage Service –Day Emergency Service(Dr. Rita Hanel) second or third years only
1
ICU SA Emergency/Critical Care (Dr. Bernie Hansen) second or third years only
1
Ultrasound (Dr. James Brown)
1

*Assignment will be noted and confirmed on the student’s selective registration form when it is returned to them. It is then the student’s responsibility to contact the service for specific information regarding the details of the selective. Instructor is listed next to the service in the above chart. You can view information on services through our website under on-line course materials--scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Clinical Rotation Course Web Sites

VMC 992 - 003 - Applied Equine Behavior and Field Procedures for Veterinarians (2 credits)

This innovative two week selective for equine-oriented veterinary students combines extensive hands-on horse handling training emphasizing safety and horses' means of perception and learning with didactic presentations on horse behavior. Unhandled weanling foals are used as models of instinctive equine reactions to humans for the horse handling sessions. This selective will meet the essential need of learning safe, effective horse handling to be applied during clinical rotations and veterinary practice. In addition, there will be considerable opportunity to perform procedures (e.g. intravenous drug administration, blood draws, castrations, dentals) on handled and unhandled, fractious patients.

Note: This course is held off campus, an approximately 35 minute drive from the CVM on I-40 East, and students are responsible for their own transportation.

VMC 992-004 - Large Animal Practice Experience (1-2 credits)

The purpose of this course is to expand opportunities for veterinary students, enrolled in years 1 through 3 of the professional curriculum, to observe and learn fundamental clinical and practice management skills in private large animal practice.  Students are encouraged to discuss their plans and consider practice options with their advisor and then should make arrangements with a practice as early in the semester as possible.  For more information, contact Dr. Mathew Gerard and/or refer to the rules and documents required for Extramural Experiences available on our website. An Extramural Registration form is required at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Please turn in to Student Services with all signatures complete.

VMC 992-005 – Extramural Experience-Zoological Medicine (2 credits)

Restrictive Statement: This course WILL NOT substitute for the minimum zoo medicine selective credits required for the Zoo Focus Area.This course allows students to participate in customized laboratory and field experiences in zoological medicine (avian, aquatic, reptile, amphibian, invertebrate, and mammalian species). This course is designed to be adapted to the needs of students in the DVM program who desire practical experiences in the discipline. Specific details of individual projects are developed by the course coordinator and participating faculty. All experiences must be pre-approved by the course coordinator one month prior to the start of selectives.

VMC 992-006 – Extramural Experience-Lab Animal Medicine (2 credits)

DVM students will have the opportunity to undertake a two-week rotation in an approved laboratory animal (LA) facility under the supervision of a laboratory animal veterinarian. This opportunity will meet the need to increase “hands on” experience as part of focus area requirements or recommendations. Students must have instructor permission prior to registering for this selective

VMP 991-001 – Avian Pathology I (1 Credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. This selective can be taken more than once. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-002– Avian Pathology II (1 credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. Students must have taken Avian Pathology I to take Avian Pathology II. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-003 - Necropsy Pathology (1 credit)

Students will perform necropsies on hospital cases. They will learn a necropsy technique, perform gross necropsies, trim in tissues and examine light microscopic sections. Correlation of necropsy finding with history, physical exam results and anatomical pathology data will be emphasized.

VMP 991-005 - Special Topics: Research Pathology (2 Sections) (1 credit each)

Students will select a special research and/or diagnostic problem in veterinary pathology/animal diseases, working in the research laboratory of a pathology faculty mentor (or other faculty mentor, by permission of instructor.) Students may develop a poster or other materials to present at the research forum or other meeting. Student should prepare a brief “plan of work” for the proposed research, under guidance of the proposed faculty mentor, to be submitted to Dr. Law by one week prior to the start of week one of selectives. Prior permission of the instructor must be obtained in order to register. Please have instructor sign your registration sheet.

VMP 991-007 - Bovine Nutrition (1 credit)

Application of runimant feeding concepts, including feed indentification and ration formulation.

VMP 991-012 – Calfhood Diseases (1 credit)

Assessment of the health status of individual and populations of calves and the prevention treatment of other control measures used to assure calf wellness.

VMP 991-013 - Surgical Pathology (1 credit)

Principles of surgical pathology biopsy evaluation will be covered, including specimen handling, processing and interpretation. Participants will work along with the NCSU surgical pathology biopsy service and participate in the diagnosis of biopsies from actual in-hospital cases and out-side veterinary practice cases. Biopsies will be assessed in the context of management, prognosis and surgical success. Optimal biopsy submission methods will be emphasized for different diseases. Participants will also meet with several pathology faculty and residents to review and discuss contemporary pathology topics. This selective will cover interpretation of surgical biopsies and will focus on histopathology; this selective will NOT teach surgical techniques for collecting biopsies.

VMP 991-015 - Parasite Control in Sustainable/Organic Agriculture (1 credit)

There will be on-farm visits to organic dairies, range-reared poultry farms, pig-rearing farms with minimal synthetic drug use, and small ruminant farms attempting to reduce Haemonchus contortus drug resistance in flocks. Students will collect samples for fecal egg counts to determine the level of control achieved under various management conditions. There will be in-depth reading and review of publications about parasite control using alternative approaches to standard synthetic drug use.

VMP 991-017 - Veterinary Medical Terminology in Spanish (1 credit)

This selective will mimic an immersion program and will feature a combination of short talks with role-playing and practice drills. Students will prepare a presentation in Spanish for the rest of the group in common veterinary topics. As a group, the students will write a series of fact-sheets covering different aspects of the veterinary practice. Students are encouraged to review Spanish grammer before taking the selective and listen to Spanish radio or TV, and check all the Itunes U free available materials in Spanish. This course is open to students who have taken a combination of two years (minimum) of Spanish classes in high school and in college. Students who have learned Spanish while working abroad or who have spoken Spanish at home growing up, are exempt from the high school or college-level course requirement.

VMP 991-019 – Extramural Experience in Pathology (1-2 credits)

Students will select a special research and/or diagnostic problem in veterinary pathology/animal diseases, working with a pathologist (or other mentor, by permission of instructor) in a research or diagnostic setting outside the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students may develop a poster or other materials to present at the research forum or other meeting. Students should prepare a brief “plan of work” under the guidance of the proposed mentor, to be submitted to Dr. Law at least one week prior to the start of week one of selectives. Prior permission of the instructor must be obtained in order to register.

VMP 991 - 020- Bovine Educational Experience (1 credit)

A five to seven day trip to include visits to various livestock agriculture enterprises in different parts of the country.

VMP 991-022 -Immunodiagnostics (1 credit)

Immunodiagnostics is designed to give veterinary students hands-on experience in performing routine assays used in clinical medicine. This course will examine the principles of diagnostic immunoassays including antigen/antibody reactions, diffusion assays, ELISAs, PCR, and flow cytometry, and enable future clinicians to better interpret and understand results of diagnostic assays used in daily practice. This course will fulfill the research requirement for clinical competency skills.

VMP 992-003– Small Ruminant Experience (1 credit)

This course will provide students with exposure to veterinary and husbandry practices of small ruminants. The primary means of instruction will be via field visits to small ruminant production units. Course registration is by approval only based upon ruminant interest and experience.  

VMP 992-006 - Experiences in International Veterinary Medicine (1 - 2 credits)

This selective is recommended for veterinary students who are interested in a veterinary experience in an international setting. This extramural experience must be approved and be under the guidance of a supervising veterinarian or CVM faculty member. Requirements: NonClinical Extramural Registration form --due one month prior; Supervisor Evaluation, two page summary report and two jpg photos due within one month after experience.

Food Animal Selectives

 

VMB 991-004- Avian Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)

This course is offered as a selective for veterinary students interested in avian medicine. Material presented in this course is intended to serve as a common introduction and prerequisite to other selectives in either food-animal or pet-bird medicine. This course may satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-007 - Bovine Nutrition (1 credit)

Application of runimant feeding concepts, including feed indentification and ration formulation.

VMP 991-012 – Calfhood Diseases (1 credit)

Assessment of the health status of individual and populations of calves and the prevention treatment of other control measures used to assure calf wellness.

VMP 991-001 – Avian Pathology I (1 credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. This selective can be taken more than once. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-002– Avian Pathology II (1 credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. Students must have taken Avian Pathology I to take Avian Pathology II. Contact the instructor/s for permission to take II if not also taking I during Spring 2007 selectives. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 992-004 - Large Animal Practice Experience (1-2 credits)

The purpose of this course is to expand opportunities for veterinary students, enrolled in years 1 through 3 of the professional curriculum, to observe and learn fundamental clinical and practice management skills in private large animal practice.  Students are encouraged to discuss their plans and consider practice options with their advisor and then should make arrangements with a practice as early in the semester as possible.  For more information, contact Dr. Mathew Gerard and/or refer to the rules and documents required for Extramural Experiences available on our website. An Extramural Registration form is required at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Please turn in to Student Services with all signatures complete.

VMP 992-003 – Small Ruminant Experience (1 credit)

This course will provide students with exposure to veterinary and husbandry practices of small ruminants. The primary means of instruction will be via field visits to small ruminant production units. Course registration is by approval only based upon ruminant interest and experience.  

Equine Selectives

 

VMC 991-028 - Veterinary Medicine and Farriery (1 credit)

Principles and practice of basic farrier techniques. Recognition, use and care of tools; preparation of hoof for shoeing; practice in pulling typical horseshoes; recognition and use of corrective shoes. Instruction in field is one-on-one and day length will vary with local farrier's schedule. Students must provide own transportation to meet their assigned farrier at the beginning of each day.

VMC 991-024 - Introduction to Equine Lameness & Orthopedics (1 credit)

This selective is designed to serve as an introduction to the evaluation of equine lameness including the clinical examination and the use of radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, CT and MRI. The course will be a combination of lecture material and clinical cases. Previous horse handling experience required.

VMC 991-016—Equine Endoscopy (1 credit)

Instruction in the selection, purchase, care, and application of endoscopic equipment as related to the equine. Hands-on application and gaining experience in using this equipment for diagnostic and treatment purposes including a review in the format of lecture, presentation, and literature assignment of diseases that are amenable to treatment and diagnosis via endoscopic means.

VMC 991-007 - Equine Dentistry (1 credit)

This course will provide students with the theory and application of techniques in equine dentistry, including performing a complete oral examination, normal teeth anatomy and changes with age, techniques in basic and advanced dentistry and restraint techniques.

VMC 992-004 - Large Animal Practice Experience (1-2 credits)

The purpose of this course is to expand opportunities for veterinary students, enrolled in years 1 through 3 of the professional curriculum, to observe and learn fundamental clinical and practice management skills in private large animal practice.  Students are encouraged to discuss their plans and consider practice options with their advisor and then should make arrangements with a practice as early in the semester as possible.  For more information, contact Dr. Mathew Gerard and/or refer to the rules and documents required for Extramural Experiences available on our website. An Extramural Registration form is required at least one month prior to the start of the experience. Please turn in to Student Services with all signatures complete.

VMC 992 - 003 - Applied Equine Behavior and Field Procedures for Veterinarians (2 credit)

This innovative two week selective for equine-oriented veterinary students combines extensive hands-on horse handling training emphasizing safety and horses' means of perception and learning with didactic presentations on horse behavior. Unhandled weanling foals are used as models of instinctive equine reactions to humans for the horse handling sessions. This selective will meet the essential need of learning safe, effective horse handling to be applied during clinical rotations and veterinary practice. In addition, there will be considerable opportunity to perform procedures (e.g. intravenous drug administration, blood draws, castrations, dentals) on handled and unhandled, fractious patients.

Note: This course is held off campus, an approximately 35 minute drive from the CVM on I-40 East, and students are responsible for their own transportation.

VMC 991 - 027 Advanced Equine Theriogenology (1 credit)

In depth seminars, tutorials and practical experiences with reproductive techniques used in stallions and mares.

Zoo Selectives

 

VMB 991-009 - Avian Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)

This course is offered as a selective for veterinary students interested in avian medicine. Material presented in this course is intended to serve as a common introduction and prerequisite to other selectives in either food-animal or pet-bird medicine. This course may satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991 - 030 - Advanced Companion Avian Medicine (1 credit)

Lecture, discussion, laboratory and study sections will cover laboratory sample collection and interpretation, anesthesia, radiographic positioning and interpretation, and soft-tissue surgical procedures using cadavers. If possible, a field trip to an avian facility will provide handling experience with large psittacine birds and waterfowl. Students will work in small groups to solve avian case problems and develop a short presentation highlighting a common problem in companion bird practice.

VMC 991 - 023 - Invertebrate Medicine (1 credit)

Invertebrate animals comprise 95% of the animal kingdom, yet they are underrepresented in the typical veterinary curriculum. This course will introduce the veterinary student to the anatomy, physiology, natural history, and disease problems of the more important invertebrate groups: sponges, corals, mollusks, annelids, crustaceans, echinoderms, and arachnids. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMC 991-010 - Primate Medicine (1 credit)

Discussion of infectious and non-infectious diseases of primates.Particular emphasis on clinical and pathological presentation, diagnosis, therapeutic options, and preventative medicine. Student preventative health requirements: Negative TB test reading between December 1, 2011 through May 1, 2012 and current measles vaccination or proof of recovery from an active case of the disease.This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group

VMC 991-013 - Environmental Medicine. & Policy (1 credit)

This course will provide students with an understanding of environmental issues as they relate to veterinary medicine and the mechanisms of environmental policy development and implementation through case studies. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-001 – Avian Pathology I (1 credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. This selective can be taken more than once. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

VMP 991-002– Avian Pathology II (1 credit)

Introductory course in which the gross and microscopic appearance of normal tissues and tissues responding to injury from birds, including poultry, companion, captive and free-living species, will be studied. Students must have taken Avian Pathology I to take Avian Pathology II. Contact the instructor/s for permission to take II if not also taking I during Spring 2007 selectives. This course will satisfy the prerequisites for VMC 998-Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine and VMC 989-Zoo Medicine. For further information, contact the Zoo Med. Group.

 

 

 

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