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

1 credit.

Topics of importance to the animal health field.

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

3 credits.

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.

PATH-BIO 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 credits.

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

3 credits.

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.

PATH-BIO 510 — VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY

3 credits.

Current concepts in basic and clinical immunology with special emphasis on domesticated species and aspects of immunology.

PATH-BIO 512 — INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY

2 credits.

Learn 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.

PATH-BIO 513 — VETERINARY VIROLOGY

2 credits.

Introduction to basic concepts in virology and covers biology and pathogenesis of viral diseases of animals with an emphasis on viruses important to veterinary medicine.

PATH-BIO 514 — VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY

3 credits.

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

PATH-BIO 515 — REGULATORY VETERINARY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

2 credits.

Role and regulatory obligations of the veterinary profession in preventing zoonoses, understanding the need for judicious use of antibiotics, and promoting the safety of food of animal origin.

PATH-BIO 517 — VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY

4 credits.

Emphasis on the pathogenesis of bacterial and fungal diseases of animals. Become familiar with the methods used to identify representative bacterial and fungal pathogens.

PATH-BIO 525 — ACTIVE, INTEGRATED LEARNING I

1 credit.

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.

PATH-BIO 526 — ACTIVE, INTEGRATED LEARNING II

1 credit.

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.

PATH-BIO/​M M & I  528 — IMMUNOLOGY

3 credits.

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

PATH-BIO 559 — VETERINARY GENERAL PATHOLOGY

2 credits.

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

PATH-BIO 560 — VETERINARY SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY I

2 credits.

Morphological manifestations of disease in animals. Diseases and disease processes will be discussed by organ system, stressing important diseases in domestic animals.

PATH-BIO 561 — VETERINARY SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY II

4 credits.

Morphological manifestations of disease in animals. Diseases and disease processes will be discussed by organ system, stressing important diseases in domestic animals.

PATH-BIO 562 — VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

4 credits.

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

PATH-BIO 660 — VETERINARY NECROPSY ROTATION

2 credits.

Provides 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.

PATH-BIO 675 — SPECIAL TOPICS

1-5 credits.

Topics vary.

PATH-BIO 681 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS I

2-4 credits.

Individual research and study in pathobiological sciences for completing an honors thesis as arranged with a faculty member.

PATH-BIO 682 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS II

2-4 credits.

Individual research and study in pathobiological sciences for completing an honors thesis as arranged with a faculty member.

PATH-BIO 699 — DIRECTED STUDY

1-5 credits.

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

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

3 credits.

Advanced focus on current questions in immunological research. Explores immunology topics including genetic, cellular, and molecular features of immune system fundamental to regulation of immune responses.

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

3 credits.

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

PATH-BIO 775 — EXTERNSHIP

1-24 credits.

Offers opportunities for faculty coordinated experience in the veterinary medical profession outside School of Veterinary Medicine.

PATH-BIO 799 — PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY SCIENCE TEACHING

1-3 credits.

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.

PATH-BIO 920 — THESIS RESEARCH SEMINAR

1 credit.

PATH-BIO 930 — ADVANCED SEMINAR

1 credit.

PATH-BIO 990 — RESEARCH

1-12 credits.