CVM1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
CVM2443 Essentials of Biotechnology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An introduction to principles and applications of biotechnology. (Same as FO2443)
CVM2990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CVM3013 Small Animal Diseases and Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Three hours lecture. Pathophysiology, transmission, diagnostic process, clinical management and prevention of canine and feline diseases as well as emergency and critical care
CVM3014 Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Study of anatomical and physiological systems of animals commonly encountered by veterinary technologists with emphasis of species differences and clinical applications. (Offered to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program ONLY)
CVM3022 Small Animal Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admissions to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). One hour lecture . Two hours laboratory. Principles of small animal medical management topics and techniques, behavior, and an overview of critical care techniques for small animals
CVM3031 Food Animal Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program). Two hours laboratory Fundamentals of handling of the food animal species. Breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures relevant to the species
CVM3032 Food Animal Diseases and Management: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program). Two hours lecture. Diseases, husbandry, preventative health care,epidemiology, public health and client education for the food animal species
CVM3041 Equine Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Two hours lecture/laboratory. Fundamentals of handling of the equine species. Breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures relevant to the species
CVM3042 Equine Diseases and Management: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program).Two hours lecture. Diseases,husbandry, preventative health care and client education for the equine species
CVM3051 Laboratory Animal Health Management: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour lecture. Diseases, husbandry and preventative health care for the Laboratory animal species
CVM3061 Laboratory Animal Technical Skills: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Two hours laboratory. Fundamentals of the handling of the laboratory animal species. Species and breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures
CVM3101 Veterinary Technology Medical Terminology: 1 hour.
One hour lecture.Veterinary medical terminology, focusing on fundamental recognition, interpretation and usage of medical terms
CVM3111 Parasitology for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hour lecture/laboratory. Parasites of veterinary and public health importance,including gross and microscopic morphology, transmission, and control
CVM3112 Animal Handling, Husbandry, and Nutrition: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: admission to the veterinary medical technology program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. General handling and restraint, basic husbandry techniques, and the nutritional needs for companion animals and production animals
CVM3121 Hematology for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program)One hour lecture. Structure and function of normal blood cells, cellular and humoral immunity, mechanisms of hemostasis, blood group serology, transfusion medicine and vaccinology
CVM3132 Clinical Pathology Laboratory Techniques: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Procedures in hematology, serology, and ELISA methodology, cytology, urology, chemistries, and microbiology (culture and sensitivity)
CVM3141 Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Techniques: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hours lecture/laboratory. Veterinary anatomical pathology laboratory including necropsy,sample collection and submission, and disposal of animal tissues
CVM3201 Dental Principles for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary medical Technology program).One hour laboratory. Students are expected to become proficient in dental techniques of all small animal species, instrumentation, and dental radiology positioning in additions to common dental disorders
CVM3202 Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Vet Tech program) One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Diagnostic imaging (x-ray,CT, MRI, ultrasound), production of images, use of screens and grids, handling film, imaging quality, film processing, patient positioning,and radiation safety
CVM3212 Anesthesiology for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Vet Tech Program).Two hours lecture. Pharmacologic action of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs. Principles and techniques of induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery of the patient.Humane methods of euthanasia
CVM3221 Surgical Nursing & Anesthetic Management Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequsisite:Admission to the junior year of Vet Med Tech Program). Two hours laboratory. Principles and techniques in veterinary surgical nursing and anesthesia
CVM3222 Surgical Skills & Nursing Care for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year Vet Med Tech Prog) Two hours lecture. Role of the veterinary technician as a member of the veterinary surgical team
CVM3232 Pharmacology & Toxicology for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to junior year of Vet Med Tech Prog) Two hours lecture. Characteristics,classification and usage of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Introduction to and application of dosage and formulation calculations. Overview of common toxins, clinical signs and associated treatments
CVM3243 Basics of Practice Procedures and Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to junior year of Vet Med Prog). Three hours lecture.Veterinary practice economics, personnel management, professional and client communications, inventory control, and marketing techniques
CVM4000 Directed Individual Study in Veterinary Medicine: 1-6 hours.
CVM4003 Internship Experience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Three hours practicum. Students choose a facility to complete a three week internship. Choices include zoos, laboratory, research, equine, emergency, and small animal. Facility is approved by director
CVM4101 Veterinary Technology Academic Elective: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour practicum. The student will work one on one with a faculty member in areas of academic standard, course design, laboratory/lecture preparation, and other aspects of undergraduate programs
CVM4102 Professional Development for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hours lecture. Professional, ethical, and legal considerations of clinical practice. Professional development, career opportunities, and advancements in veterinary technology. Interdisciplinary, teams and human-animal bond in community and practice
CVM4103 Large Animal Clinical Experience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: admission to the senior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Three hour practicum. Supervised rotation through the MSU-CVM Large Animal Clinics (Equine and Food Animal) and Large Animal Ambulatory Rotation
CVM4113 Large Animal Clinical Elective: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission into the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Lecture/Practicum. Lecture component on an advanced large animal topic. Practicum component consists of rotating through one of the large animal services
CVM4134 Aquatic Animal Health Management: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.(Prerequisite: One course in microbiology and one course in physiology). Fundamentals concepts of preventing , diagnosing and treating economically important diseases in wild and cultured stocks and invertebrates through didactic and laboratory instruction
CVM4180 Emergency Prep for Animal Health: 1-5 hours.
Introduction to emergency preparedness concerning health/well-being of animals. Incident Command System (ICS) leading to subjects pertinent to animal health during natural/man-made disasters
CVM4193 Medical Pharmacology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites for undergraduates: BIO3014 or BIO4514 and BCH4013 or 4603; Prerequisites for graduates: graduate standing and instructor’s consent). Three hours lecture. This course is an introduction to basic and clinical pharmacology with an emphasis on major drug groups, their mechanisms of action, and therapeutic use
CVM4201 Clinical Experience Elective: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour practicum. This course allows senior students in an elected clinical experience, either within MSU-CVM or at an outside approved facility; animal clinic/hospital, laboratory, research
CVM4206 Small Animal Clinical Experience: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Six hour practicum. Students will rotate through 3 weeks in Community Veterinary Services, 1 week in laboratory animal, 1 week in shelter medicine, and 1week in radiology
CVM4214 Small Animal Surgery & Anesthesia Clinical Experience: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission into the Senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Four hours practicum. Students will manage anesthetic cases at MSU-CVM. The practicum includes all technical aspects of patient care including but not limited to OR preparations, induction and monitoring anesthesia, pre/post-operative care
CVM4223 Small Animal Clinical Elective: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Lecture/Practicum. Lecture component on an advanced small animal topic. Practicum component consists of rotating through one of the small animal services
CVM4333 Emergency/ICU Clinical Experience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Admission to Senior year of Vet Med Tech Prog) Three hours practicum.Supervised rotation through the Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care Unit. Students participate in all technical aspects of the patient's care
CVM4501 Diagnostic Laboratory Experience: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Admission to the senior year of the veterinary medical technology program). One hour practicum. Supervised rotation through the State Diagnostic Laboratory in Pearl, MS
CVM4511 Biomedical Research Experience Elective: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One week rotation at the Laboratory Animal Facilities, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Principles of animal research and application animal welfare regulations
CVM4513 Environmental Toxicology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: 8 hours biological sciences and 8 hours chemistry). Three hours lecture. The disposition and toxicological effects of environmentally-relevant toxicants (such as agrochemicals, petroleum and industrial pollutants) within organisms, and aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
CVM4601 Animal Emergency & Referral Center Elective: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One week practicum. Supervised rotation through the Animal Emergency and referral Center in Flowood. Students participate in technical aspects of referral center and emergency and critical care nursing
CVM4701 Application & Process for VTNE: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour lecture. VTNE application process and how to review for the national board examination
CVM4905 Pre-Uganda Study Abroad: 5 hours.
Five hours lecture. This course addresses several topics over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for the CVM5906 and CVM4906/6906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health summer study abroad In Uganda course
CVM4906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 6 hours.
Six hours study abroad. This course covers Tropical Veterinary Medicine (TVM) in Uganda including; Tropical Animal production, Animal Health, Disease Surveillance, Public Health systems and Food safety of Animal Products. Additionally, the course covers One Health perspectives of the TVM and cultural emersion
CVM4990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CVM5000 Directed Individual Study in CVM: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CVM5011 Professional Development I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. This course will include a variety of topics currently relevant to the profession of veterinary medicine
CVM5013 Veterinary Neuroscience: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Basic anatomic and physiologic concepts foundational to understanding animal behaviors and veterinary neurology
CVM5021 Professional Development II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. This course will include a variety of topics currently relevant to the veterinary profession
CVM5022 Veterinary Epidemiology: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program. Two hours lecture. Presentation of basic concepts and principles of epidemiology and the relationship to animal and human health
CVM5023 Infectious Agents I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Principles regarding the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control, diagnosis, and zoonotic potential of bacteria of importance in veterinary medicine
CVM5032 Immunology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Presentation of the priniciples regarding immune responses in health and disease
CVM5033 Immunology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Presentation of the principles regarding immune responses in health and disease . Introduction to Veterinary Immunology
CVM5036 Veterinary Physiology: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program).Six hours lecture. Presentation of fundamental concepts, principles, and issues in veterinary physiology specifically related to cellular physiology, muscle and nerve function,cardiovascular,respiratory , urinary,digestive, endocrine and reproductive physiology
CVM5044 Veterinary Pathology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Introduction to the host response to endogenous and exogenous injury. Emphasis will be on general and systematic anatomic patholog
CVM5046 Veterinary Anatomy I: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Eight hours lecture-lab combination. Study of gross anatomy through dissection with intergration of embryological and radiographic anatomy. Hindlimb/forelimb, vertebral column, head, and the neck. Canine and equine models primarily
CVM5072 Veterinary Anatomy II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: CVM5046 and enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture and laboratory. Study of anatomy through dissection with integration of embryological/radiographic anatomy. Alimentary system/abdomen, urogential system, pelvic cavity, and mammary gland. Canine, equine, and bovine models primarily
CVM5073 Veterinary Histology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Basic microscopic anatomy cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
CVM5106 First Year CVM Medicine: 6 hours.
Six hours non-gradable course. This course is used in summer terms (only) to establish First Year CVM students fall enrollment elgibility
CVM5111 Professional Development III: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Application of evidence based medicine and quantitative skills in veterinary medicine
CVM5121 Professional Development IV: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Application of evidence based medicine and quantitative skills in veterinary medicine
CVM5123 Veterinary Clinical Pathology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. This course covers the basic concepts of hematology, clinical chemistry, and cytology. The interpretation of laboratory methods in evaluation will also be covered
CVM5130 VNI Clinical Rotation: 2-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Two to six (2-6) credit hours practicum. Clinical rotation at Veterinary Neurology & Imaging, where students participate in the care of patients referred to specialists in the field of veterinary neurology/neurosurgery
CVM5132 Anes & Pharm II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Principles of anesthetic techniques in various species along with systems oriented anesthesia. Mechanisms of antimicrobial action with an emphasis on antimicrobial therapy
CVM5133 Veterinary Preventive Medicine: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. Management and prevention of animal diseases that impact animal and human health
CVM5143 Theriogenology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, pathology, medical and surgical treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the urogenital system of domestic species
CVM5152 Toxicology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Diagnosis and management of animal intoxications
CVM5153 Equine Medicine & Surgery I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture/lab. Clinical reasoning, principles of diagnosis and the medical and surgical management of multi-systemic disorders involving the equine cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune and urinary systems
CVM5162 Diagnostic Imaging: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. This course introduces the fundamental principles of radiographic diagnosis of abnormal body systems. Included are the physics and principles of interpretation and visual perception
CVM5163 Veterinary Parasitology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Present- ation of principles essential to understanding the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control and diagnosis of parasites of importance in veterinary medicine
CVM5173 Equine Medicine & Surgery II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture/lab). The principles of diagnosis and management of disorders involving the cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, respiratory, nervous, immune and urinary systems
CVM5175 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery: 5 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Disease and common surgical conditions of food animals including history, clinical signs, diagnostic methods, medical treatment, surgical correction, prognosis, and prevention
CVM5182 Veterinary Disaster Management: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program. Not open to students who have completed CVM4180/CVM6180). Veterinary disaster management concerning animal health and well-being before, during, and after disasters. Includes general incident management training for local, state and federal levels
CVM5183 Special Species: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in profesisonal veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. This course will cover applied anatomy, physiology, husbandry and common diseases in avian, aquatic, reptiles, amphibians, rodents and other minor species
CVM5186 Small Anim Med & Surgery I: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Five hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the urogenital, gastrointestinal, cardiorespiratory, hematologic, and nervous systems, plus emergency medicine
CVM5193 Veterinary Agents of Infectious Disease II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: C or better in CVM5023). Three hours lecture. A systematic presentation of viruses and fungi and their features of importance in veterinary medicine including disease synonyms morphology, classification, and character of the disease
CVM5195 Small Anim Med & Surgery II: 5 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the musculoskeletal, digestive, and endocrine systems
CVM5196 Small Animal Medicine and Surgery II: 6 hours.
(prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Five hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, and integumentary systems, plus selected topics in small animal oncology
CVM5206 Second Year Vet. Medicine: 6 hours.
Six hours non-gradable course. This course is used in summer terms (only) to establish Second Year CVM students fall enrollment elgibility
CVM5210 Advanced Clinical Rotation - Comparative Ophthalmology.: 2-6 hours.
Advanced clinical rotation in comparative ophthalmology. Veterinary students will actively participate in care and examination of referred ophthalmology patients
CVM5213 Introduction to Veterinary Anesthesiology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course is an introduction to principles of anesthesia for the common veterinary species, and includes equipment, drugs, methods of administration, monitoring, and methods for specific disease states
CVM5214 Laboratory Services: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation through the Diagnositc Laboratory of the Animal Health Center. Responsibilities include diagnostic techniques and data interpretation in clinical pathology, pathology, parasitology and bacteriology
CVM5222 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Eligible to take 4th year electives.) Two hours lecture. Applied clinical nutrition focusing on the nutritional needs of the healthy and diseased small animal patient and utilization of current diets to impact patient health
CVM5223 Veterinary Pharmacology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Molecular basis for absorption, mechanism of action, metabolism, excretion and toxicity focusing on pharmaceuticals used to treat hemostatic, neoplasitc, parasitic, and inflammatory disorders
CVM5224 Radiology: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation in Radiology. Areas of study include radiographic and ultrasound techniques and interpretation and radiotherapy
CVM5234 Anesthesiology: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation in Anesthesiology. Areas of study include preanesthetic patient evaluation, anesthetic induction, maintenance and monitoring and postanesthetic patient management
CVM5242 Small Animal Dermatology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in Phase II of the DVM curriculum and have completed the Community Veterinary Services rotation in third year). Two hours lecture
CVM5246 Community Veterinary Services: 6 hours.
Six hours practicum. Supervised through the Community Veterinary Service of the Small Animal Health Center. Students participate in all aspects of patient care and health management
CVM5256 Small Animal Surgery: 6 hours.
Six hours practicum. Supervised rotation through Small Animal Surgery. Students participate in the receiving, analysis, surgery and management of patients referred for surgical care
CVM5266 Equine Medicine & Surgery: 6 hours.
Six hours practicum. Supervised rotation through the Equine unit of the Large Animal Clinic. Students participate in the receiving, analysis, and management of patients referred for care
CVM5273 Population Medicine: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course focuses on animal health assessment at the population level. It emphasizes decision making and best practices to maintain health in large and small animal populations
CVM5276 Food Animal Practice: 6 hours.
Six hours practicum. Supervised rotation through the Food Animal section of the Animal Health Center. Students participate in problem analysis, case management and development of health maintenance programs
CVM5282 Ambulatory/Large Animal Primary Care: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Two hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation through the Ambulatory/Large Animal Primary Care service. Students participate in large animal medicine and surgery in a field setting
CVM5292 Flowood/MVRDL Externship: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Two credit hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center, Flowood, MS where veterinary students will actively participate in all aspects of patient care. Additional clinical experiences will provided at the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory
CVM5301 Clinicopathological Conference: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. One hour laboratory. Advanced communication skills. Professional writing and public speaking to the scientific audience
CVM5310 Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: 4-6 hours.
Variable hours, four to six hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation in the small animal intensive care and emergency services. Emphasis on the evaluation and management of the critically ill or injured animal. Grading will be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
CVM5364 Veterinary Specialty Center Rotation: 4 hours.
(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. Senior veterinary students will participate in care of veterinary patients referred to Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Oncology
CVM5380 Small Animal Internal Medicine: 6-8 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Advanced supervised rotation through the Small Animal Clinic. Students participate in the receiving, analysis, and management of patients referred for medical care
CVM5382 Cytology Elective: 2 hours.
The students will learn how to systematically review different cytology samples and will be exposed to many examples of cases submitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine diagnostic laboratory
CVM5392 Pharmacy: 2 hours.
Two hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation in the pharmacy of the Animal Health Center. Students participate in all activities of these units
CVM5420 Advanced Rotation in Radiology: 1-6 hours.
Two to four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5204). (May be repeated for credit). Areas of study include advanced radiographic and ultrasound techniques and interpretation and use of radioisotopes in therapy
CVM5430 Advanced Rotation in Anesthesiology: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5414). (May be repeated for credit). Advanced rotation in Anesthesiology. Areas of study include pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, and advanced techniques in anesthetic induction, anesthetic maintenance, patient monitoring and post-anesthetic care
CVM5452 Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours clinical instruction. Practical application of physical rehabilitation in the small animal patient
CVM5454 Advanced Rotation in Small Animal Surgery: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility for the receiving, diagnosis, treatment and management of small animal surgery patients
CVM5460 Advanced Rotation in Equine Medicine and Surgery: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite:CVM5266). Variable hours 0-4. Practicum .Students assume primary responsibilty for the resloving, diangosis, treatment and management of equine patients. May be repeated for credit
CVM5464 Adv Rot Eq Med & Surg: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM5266). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility for the resolving, diagnosis, treatment and management of equine patients
CVM5474 Advanced Rotation in Food Animal Practice: 4 hours.
Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM5276). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility in problem analysis, case management and development of health maintenance programs for food animals
CVM5510 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 1: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation
CVM5520 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 2: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation
CVM5530 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 3: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation
CVM5540 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 4: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation
CVM5550 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 5: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation
CVM5552 Veterinary Cardiology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Senior year elective class focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases or conditions affecting the cardiovascular system of veterinary patients
CVM5553 Pharmacology II: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. There is an emphasis on antimicrobial therapy. The course also addresses regulatory issues, vaccinology, and the management of disease syndromes
CVM5560 Advanced Clinical Rotation 1: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for patient diagnosis and care
CVM5570 Advanced Clinical Rotation 2: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for patient diagnosis and care
CVM5580 Advanced Clinical Rotation 3: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for diagnosis and care
CVM5602 Comparative Endocrinology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in Phase II of the professional veterinary degree program). Two week practicum. An in-depth analysis including the pathophysiology,diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease in veterinary species,with emphasis on small animal patients
CVM5640 Shelter Medicine Spay Neuter: 1-6 hours.
(Prerequisite:CVM5246 ) Variable credit hour practicum. This course will provide in-depth understanding and practical experience in dealing with issues surrounding pet over population, responsible pet ownership, shelter medicine and surgery
CVM5652 Equine Podiatry: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in CVM professional curriculum). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Includes fundamental of horseshoeing, anatomy, diseases of the equine digit, and therapeutic techniques
CVM5662 Clinical Neurology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizes basic procedures and concepts required to diagnose and manage neurologic diseases
CVM5672 Veterinary Dentistry: 2 hours.
Two hours practicum. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Phase 2 elective emphasizing diagnostic and therapeutic approach to dentistry in small animals and equine species
CVM5682 Veterinary Ophthalmology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizing the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases
CVM5692 Veterinary Art and Business Management: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites:Consent of Instructor). Two hours lecture. Lecture, group discussion, and focused independent study of the art and business of veterinary medicine. This course will emphasize non-technical veterinary skills. ( Phase 2 elective )
CVM5702 Clin Hematology & Immunology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite:Enrollment in Phase II of the professional veterinary degree program). Two week practicum. Assessment of clinical disease in small animal patients suffering from hematologic and immunologic disorders, with an emphasis on case management with interactive discussions
CVM5722 Small Ruminant Production Medicine: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: CVM5276). Two hours practicum. An elective focused on sheep and goat production. Experience in common surgery/treatment procedures provided. Small ruminant production medicine topics and current literature review discussed
CVM5754 Advanced Small Animal Surgery: 4 hours.
One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Exercises to provide additional understanding and "hands-on" experience for students interested in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and other selected soft tissue procedures
CVM5764 Advanced Equine Reproduction: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizing review of basic equine reproduction and exposure to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalites
CVM5772 Canine Theriogenology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Two hour practicum. Advanced study of canine reproduction. Review of basic diagnostics and procedures followed by an introduction to assisted reproductive technology (ART)
CVM5784 Clinical Behavioral Medicine: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours lecture and discussion. Case oriented study of normal and abnormal behaviors and underlying influences in domestic animals, with focus on dogs, cats, and horses
CVM5802 Practical Small Animal Oncology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program ). Two week practicum.Practical clinical oncology at the general practice level to include an overview of individual disease behaviors and diagnostic techniques and an introduction to therapy modalities
CVM5812 Behavior for the Companion Animal Veterinarian: 2 hours.
Introduction of learning theory, reducing stress in the veterinary hospital, normal and abnormal behavior, treatment and prevention of behavioral problems for the companion animal veterinarian
CVM5814 The Feline Patient: 4 hours.
Four hours lecture. Lecture, group discussion, and focused independent study on a variety of feline-related topics, with emphasis on medical problems which are unique to the cat
CVM5840 Veterinary Student Research Initiative: 2-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in DVM curriculum or consent of instructor). Two to six hours research instruction. Veterinary Student Research Initiative (VSRI) course allows veterinary students opportunity to earn credit for participation in research projects. (Repeatable for up to 6 total credits)
CVM5842 Clinical Pharmacology: 2 hours.
Two hours lecture. Use of pharmacologic agents in the treatment of disease syndromes. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of specific diseases or syndromes
CVM5854 Aquarium Health Management: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Concepts and techniques for the maintenance of common aquarium species. this course will provide students opportunities to develop selected skills relating to aquarium medicine
CVM5862 Equine Lameness: 2 hours.
Two hours practicum. Advanced study of equine lameness. Provides opportunities to develop and use problem-solving skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of lameness and related topics
CVM5864 Bovine Production Medicine: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Four hours lecture. Reproductive and nutritional management, record-keeping, data analysis, herd health programs, and other advanced bovine production topics will be covered, building on student’s core veterinary education
CVM5874 Bovine Theriogenology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor). Four hours practicum. Advanced study of bovine theriogenology. Review of basic diagnostics, surgical procedures, and obstetrics followed by an introduction to assigned reproductive technology (ART)
CVM5882 Small Animal Gastroenterology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in Phase II of the DVM curriculum or instructor consent). Two hours lecture. Through lectures and case-based discussions and assignments, this elective course will provide in-depth understanding of many gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders in small animal patients. (Same as CVM6882)
CVM5906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 6 hours.
Six hours study abroad. Course involves travel to Uganda to study Tropical Veterinary Medicine including; International Animal production and Health, Disease Surveillance, Public Health and Food safety, One Health, cultural emersion and opportunities for networking and global career development
CVM5990 Special Topics in CVM: 1-6 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Special topics in veterinary medicine offers the opportunity to explore selected veterinary topics in depth
CVM5991 Preparations for Study Abroad: 1 hour.
This course addresses several topics including: personal security, documentation, health, financial support, communication, travel arrangements, history, cuisine, culture, and various attractions; over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for summer study abroad
CVM6021 Essentials of Research Practice & Professions: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. An introduction to fundamental research methodologies, compliance, communication, and basic research ethics to prepare students for becoming a member of a research team
CVM6023 Infectious Agents I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Principles regarding immune responses and classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control/diagnosis of viruses, bacteria, and fungi in veterinary medicine
CVM6033 Immunology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Three hours lecture. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Presentation of the principles regarding Immune responses in health and medicine
CVM6036 Veterinary Physiology: 6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a PhD program). Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Six hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, principles, and details of veterinary physiology specifically related to cellular, membrane, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems
CVM6134 Aquatic Animal Health Management: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.(Prerequisite: One course in microbiology and one course in physiology). Fundamentals concepts of preventing , diagnosing and treating economically important diseases in wild and cultured stocks and invertebrates through didactic and laboratory instruction
CVM6163 Veterinary Parasitology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Presentation of principles essential to the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control/diagnosis of parasites of importance in veterinary medicine
CVM6180 Emergency Prep for Animal Health: 1-5 hours.
Introduction to emergency preparedness concerning health/well-being of animals. Incident Command System (ICS) leading to subjects pertinent to animal health during natural/man-made disasters
CVM6193 Medical Pharmacology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites for undergraduates: BIO3014 or BIO4514 and BCH4013 or 4603; Prerequisites for graduates: graduate standing and instructor’s consent). Three hours lecture. This course is an introduction to basic and clinical pharmacology with an emphasis on major drug groups, their mechanisms of action, and therapeutic use
CVM6223 Pharmacology I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Three hours lecture. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Molecular basis for absorption, mechanisms of action, metabolism, excretion and toxicity focusing on pharmaceuticals used to treat haemostatic, neoplastic, parasitic, and inflammatory disorders
CVM6263 Wildlife Diseases: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory, alternate weeks. Effects and management of parasites and diseases in wild bird and mammal populations. (Same as WF 4263/6263)
CVM6513 Environmental Toxicology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: 8 hours biological sciences and 8 hours chemistry). Three hours lecture. The disposition and toxicological effects of environmentally-relevant toxicants (such as agrochemicals, petroleum and industrial pollutants) within organisms, and aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
CVM6602 Comparative Endocrinology II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisiste:Enrollment in a veterinary graduate degree program;instructor approval). Two week practicum. An in-depth analysis including the pathophysiology,diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease in veterinary species, with emphasis on small animal patients
CVM6882 Small Animal Gastroenterology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program). Two hours lecture. Through lectures and case-based discussions and assignments, this elective course will provide in-depth understanding of many gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders in small animal patients. Same as CVM5882
CVM6905 Pre-Uganda Study Abroad: 5 hours.
Five hours lecture. This course addresses several topics over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for the CVM5906 and CVM4906/6906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health summer study abroad In Uganda course
CVM6906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 6 hours.
Six hours study abroad. This course covers Tropical Veterinary Medicine (TVM) in Uganda including; Tropical Animal production, Animal Health, Disease Surveillance, Public Health systems and Food safety of Animal Products. Additionally, the course covers One Health perspectives of the TVM and cultural emersion
CVM6990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CVM7000 Directed Individual Study in Veterinary Medicine: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CVM8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Veterinary Medicine: 1-13 hours.
Thesis Research/Thesis. Hours and credits to be arranged
CVM8011 Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. A seminar which provides the student with a forum for presentation of current topics in veterinary medical research
CVM8013 Poultry Virology: 3 hours.
Description of the viruses of importance. Topics on individual agents: morphology, classification, character of disease, epizootiology, pathogenesis, immunity, cultivation, diagnosis, prevention, control, and zoonotic potential
CVM8031 Current Topics in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease: 1 hour.
1.5 hours discussion. The molecular biology of pathogens, hosts and their interactions are covered by students presenting recently published papers. This course can be taken six times
CVM8033 Poultry Histopathology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Microscopic Anatomy and diagnosis of major poultry diseases. Tissues histologic reactions to injury from physical-mechanical, genetic-base, metabolic, viral, bacterial, protozoan insults. Writing histopathology reports
CVM8041 Advanced Clinical Radiology Seminar: 1 hour.
(May be repeated for credit). (Prerequisite:Course leader approval). A Bi-weekly seminar to present, discuss, and interpret radiographic, ultrasound, CT scan, and other advanced diagnostic imaging findings of current and archived clinical cases
CVM8051 Advanced Clinical Pathology Seminar: 1 hour.
(May be repeated for credit).(Prerequisite:Course leader approval). Bi-weekly seminar to present, discuss, and interpret body fluid analysis,cytology, biopsy, toxicology, and /or necropsy findings and other findings of current and archived clinical cases
CVM8061 Small Animal Surgery Literature Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour seminar. Weekly seminar focusing on current literature pertaining to small animal surgery
CVM8071 Small Animal Internal Medicine: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Veterinary Medical Sciences.) One hour credit per semester. Repeatable course (students are able to repeat the course a total of 9 times). Graduate students and faculty in the Clinical Sciences Department will review and study physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments of commonly encountered small animal internal medicine diseases and medical conditions enhance the training of the graduate students
CVM8081 Clinical Sciences Journal Review: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Veterinary Medical Sciences). One hour of credit per semester. Repeatable course (students are able to repeat the course a total of 9 times). Graduate students and faculty in the Clinical Sciences Department will review and study current and relevant peer-reviewed journal articles to enhance the learning and training of the graduate students
CVM8091 Current Topics in Production Animal Medicine: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor). 1.5 hour discussion. A weekly seminar to address issues of current interest in production animal medicine (i.e., cattle, swine, poultry, aquaculture). May be repeated four times for credit
CVM8101 Case Studies in Scientific Research Ethics: 1 hour.
One hour seminar. Practical application of research ethics using case scenarios to direct discussions on data ownership plagiarism, authorship, conflict of interest, and other regulatory compliance related issues. (Same as PHI8101 )
CVM8105 Avian Externship: 5 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Extensive field experience with poultry companies is provided. Breeder, pullet, layer, and broiler management, ration formulation, poultry inspection, and hatchery practices are emphasized
CVM8113 Advanced Diseases of Poultry: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the major poultry diseases; the mechanisms of each disease, diagnosis, prevention and control
CVM8134 Advanced Fish Diseases: 4 hours.
Prequisite: CVM6134 or permission).Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Detailed investigations into the mechanisms involved in the development and management of infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish
CVM8153 Histopathology of Fish Diseases: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:CVM4134/6134 or equivalent). Three hours seminar. Study of the pathophysiology response of fish to a variety of environmental,infectious,parasitic, and neoplastic diseases based upon histologic interpretation of case materials
CVM8190 Aquatic Diagnostic Investigation: 1-9 hours.
(Prerequisite: CVM6134, equivalent, or consent of instructor). Variable hours prcticum. (May be repeated for credit). A practical exercise in diagnosis and therapeutic recommendation for health management and maintenance in aquatic animal medicine
CVM8201 Medical Physics I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: DVM or equivalent or instructor approval). One credit hour. Course will cover medical physics, including X-ray production, interaction with matter, grids and collimators, film systems, digital systems, and fluoroscopy. Classes will consist of lecture and discussion, with student participation expected
CVM8211 Medical Physics II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: CVM8201 or instructor approval). One hour lecture. Course will cover medical physics, including MRI physics, image weighing, sequences, artifacts, and safety. Classes will consist of lecture and discussion, with in class participation expected
CVM8301 Advanced Topics in Comparative Immunology: 1 hour.
1.5 hours discussion. Current controversies, discoveries, and experimental approaches in comparative immunology will be covered by students' presentations. This course can be taken 4 times for repeated credit
CVM8303 Advanced Immunology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO6413 or equivalent or consent from the instructor). Three hours lecture. Advanced theory and concepts of immunology, structure and function of immune mechanisms are discussed in detail
CVM8323 Zoonotic Disease in Public Health: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Major zoonotic diseases affecting humans,their role in bioterrorism and CDC category A and B disease are studied, with focus on epidemiology and prevention
CVM8333 Food Safety and Security in Public Health: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: enrolled in graduate school,MPH program, or consent of instructor.)Three hours lecture. Epidemiology and risk factors of illness from microbial food contaminates. Pre and post-harvest interventions will be addressed. (Same as FNH8333)
CVM8343 Biosecurity in Environmental Health: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Enrolled in graduate school or permission of instructor).Three hour lecture.Application of biosecurity principles, focusing on food producing animals, especially relating to bioterrorism and foreign animal disease
CVM8403 Principles of Pharmacology and Pharmaco*kinetics: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course addresses basic principles of how the body reacts to the presence of a drug or toxin and the mathematical expression of drug residues
CVM8503 Epidemiology/Biostatistics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: ST8114) Three hours lecture. Fundamental principles of descriptive and analytical epidemiology
CVM8513 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Applications of qualitative veterinary epidemiology in animal and human health. Includes uses of epidemiologic methodology in field investigations and disease control programs
CVM8523 Organ Systems Toxicology I: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course covers an in depth understanding of toxic responses of the liver, kidney,lung, cardiovascular, blood, and immune system
CVM8533 Organ Systems Toxicology II: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course covers an in depth understanding of toxic responses of the nervous, reproductive, endocrine,eye and skin systems
CVM8543 Mechanisms of Toxic Action: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course covers the basic mechanisms underlying the toxicity of chemicals in animals
CVM8552 Foreign and Emerging Animal Diseases: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: not open to students who have completed CVM5133). Study of the recognition,treatment, and prevention of economically important animal diseases considered foreign to the US. Overview of factors affecting emerging animal diseases
CVM8614 Helminthology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. This course will cover current concepts in morphology and identification, life cycle, and host-parasite relationships of helminthic parasites
CVM8624 Protozoology: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO 1504 or equivalent). Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. This course will cover the morphology and identification, life cycles, epidemiology and control of protozoans in vertebrates
CVM8701 Veterinary Histopathology Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: CVM5044 or consent of instructor). (Course can be repeated for credit). One hour lecture. A weekly seminar to present and discuss current topics relevant to veterinary pathology and diagnostic medicine. Emphasis on the characterization of disease using histopathology
CVM8721 Gross Veterinary Pathology Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:CVM5044 or consent of instructor). One hour seminar. Weekly seminar on the gross pathologic lesions of diseases. Emphasis will be on classical diseases and gross changes encountered and brief discussion of pathogenesis and etiology. (May be repeated for credit)
CVM8733 Pathological Basis of Disease: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Acceptance to Dual Degree DVM/MS Program or Consent of instructor ). Three hour lecture. The course covers basic mechanisms of disease in mammals. Topics include cellular and organism response to inflammatory, hemodynamic,genetic, immunological, and neoplastic disorders
CVM8743 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Acceptance to dual degree program or consent of instructor). Three hours seminar. An advanced discussion of emerging and currently relevant veterinary health issues with emphasis on zoonoses
CVM8790 Laboratory Diagnostic Services: 1-9 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Experimental training in laboratory investigation of animal health-related problems to include pathological, microbiological, parasitic, and toxicological problems
CVM8801 Seminars in Veterinary Anesthesiology: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: DVM or equivalent degree, or permission from instructor). One hour seminar. Topics include physiology and pharmacology in veterinary anesthetic practice, anesthesia equipment, and anesthetic techniques. (May be repeated nine times)
CVM8802 Canine Theriogenology: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Two hours practicum. Advanced study of canine reproduction. Review of basic diagnostics and procedures followed by an introduction to assisted reproductive technology (ART)
CVM8805 Adv Sm Anim Clinic Neuro: 5 hours.
(Prerequisite: Must already have registerable veterinary degree and consent of instructor). Five hours practicum. Ad- vanced-level study of neurologic disease in small animals, with an emphasis on case management, oral and written presentation skills, and student teaching
CVM8812 Equine Reproductive Ultrasound: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Advanced study of ultrasound diagnostics of the equine urogenital systems in the male and female
CVM8822 Advanced Surgical Techniques: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Study of advanced principles and surgical skills in the management of clinical patients and the application of advanced surgical skills in veterinary medicine
CVM8824 Advanced Veterinary Anatomy I: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: DVM degree and appointment as Resident in the CVM.) Two hours lecture/four hours lab. First of a 2 semester course covering advanced surgical and radiographic anatomy of the forelimb, axial skeleton, thorax, abdomen, head, and neck of domestic animals as applicable to specialty surgical or radiology practice
CVM8825 Large Animal Urogenital Surgery: 5 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Three hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Urogenital surgery of the male and female in the equine and bovine species
CVM8832 Advanced Veterinary Anatomy II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: CVM8824, DVM degree and current appointment as Resident in the CVM). One hour lecture. One hour lab. Second of a 2 semester course covering the surgical and radiographic anatomy of the hindlimb, pelvic cavity, and reproductive system of domestic animals, applicable to specialty surgical/radiology practice
CVM8890 Economic and Performance Medicine: 1-9 hours.
Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Advanced training in the identification and management of health realted problems in commerical food animal production units
CVM8961 Nobel Topics in Physiology/Medicine and Chemistry: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Graduate standing or consent of instructor). One hour seminar. The course will provide historic and current understanding of topics awarded with a Nobel Prize.(Same as GNS8961 and FO8961). May be repeated three times for credit)
CVM8971 Current Topics in Parasitology: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor). One-hour lecture with discussion. Students will critically analyze peer-reviewed publications on current research in vector-borne and tropical diseases caused by agents including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and helminths. This course can be repeated for credit up to four times
CVM8973 Scientific Writing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. The course provides advanced training in research proposal, grant proposal,and manuscript writing. (Same as ADS8973 and FO8973)
CVM8983 Advanced Biotechnology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:BCH6603,BCH6613,BCH6713 or consent of instructor).Three house lecture. Advanced biotechnology course with an emphasis on environmental,biopharmaceutical,industrial, and medical technologies.(Same as FO8983)
CVM8990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CVM8991 Principles of Polychromatic Flow Cytometry: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: BIO4413/6413 Immunology, CVM5033 Immunology, or CVM8303 Advanced Immunology, or by permission of instructor). One hour lecture. An introduction to the basic theory and skills necessary to successfully design, conduct, and analyze a typical polychromatic flow cytometry experiment
CVM8992 Principles of Polychromatic Flow: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: BIO4413/6413 Immunology, CVM5033 Immunology, or CVM8303 Advanced Immunology, or by permission of instructor). Two hours lecture. An introduction to the basic theory and skills necessary to successfully design, conduct, and analyze a typical polychromatic flow cytometry experiment
CVM8993 Functional Genomics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: BCH6713 Molecular Biology and ST6243 Data analysis or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, technology, and applications of functional genomics, such as microarray, yeast hybrid systems, and RNA inference, emphasizing experimental design, analysis, and applications in biomedical research
CVM9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Veterinary Medicine: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
VS1012 Introduction to Veterinary Medicine Careers: 2 hours.
Two hour online course covering the history and importance of the veterinary profession. Various careers in the profession with primary focus on veterinarians and technicians as well as the concept of veterinary health care teams
VS2990 Special Topics in Animal Health Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
VS3014 Anatomy and Physiology: 4 hours.
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A survey of structure and function of animal body systems and a study of their relationships. (Same as ADS3014)
