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Human and Animal Interrelationships from Domestication to Present (3) This course will examine the relationships of humans with animals throughout the ages. From evolution through domestication, the relationships of animals with humans throughout Europe and the New World will be studied. The modern relationships will also be examined and analyzed and compared to those of ancient and historical times. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. | |
| Great Experiments in Microbiology (1) This course will present classical experiments and discoveries that served as the foundation of modern microbiology and immunology. Significant milestones, major figures, and their original writings will be discussed, as well as the application of the scientific method and the role of accidental discoveries in the progress of science. This is a First-Year Colloquium Course. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. | ||
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This Wormy World (1) This course
designed to introduce students to various types of parasites and other
infectious agents that affect humans and animals around the world.
This is a First-Year
Colloquium Course. Only offered in Spring
semester. |
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Plagues, Peoples, and Society (1) This colloquium addresses the
role of infectious disease epidemics on people and societies throughout history. The topics
covered are the origins of plagues, geography, effects on peoples and societies, as well as
perceptions, beliefs, and attempts to control disease. Historical epidemics and responses to
them are compared to the current and likely future crises of infectious disease in society.
This is a First-Year
Colloquium Course. Offered in Fall semester. |
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Independent Study (1-3)
Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have
agreed to supervise such work. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer
semesters. |
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| Honors Independent Study (1-3) Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. | ||
| General Microbiology (3) Introduction to the diverse lifestyles of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan parasites, their importance in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Offered in Fall and Summer semesters. | ||
| Microbiology Elements (1) Topics discussed in this course will be in greater detail and depth to supplement the course material in the General Microbiology course. Areas to be covered include but are not limited to growth curves with numbers, basic principles of organic chemistry, aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, macro-molecular synthesis, and viral replication. Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. | ||
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Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
(1) Laboratory techniques in introductory microbiology. Can only be taken
in conjunction with MIC205A. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
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Microbial Physiology (3)
Structure/function/anatomy of bacteria. Assimilation of nutrients, growth,
assembly of macromolecular components. Environmental sensing and response.
Coordination of metabolic activities. Only offered in Spring semester.
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Microbes and Cells: Molecular Processes and
Applications (3) This course emphasizes cellular and
microbial molecular control mechanism, including gene expression and
regulation, biochemical and signaling pathways, and the use of these
processes in applied biotechnology. An introduction is provided to the
alteration of cellular control processes in specific host-parasite
interactions, to the vectoring of genetic information between cells, and
to relevant evolutionary mechanisms and variability as it applies to
biotechnology. Only offered in Fall semester. |
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Internship (1-3)
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and
practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental
establishment. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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Immunology (4) Basic concepts of
immunity. Molecular and cellular composition of the immune system and
immune processes that are responsible for defense against pathogens and
tumors, and for allergic and autoimmune reactions. Honors section convened
with V SC 519. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Offered in Fall, Spring
and Summer semester. |
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Pathogenic Bacteriology (3) Etiology
and pathogenesis of bacterial diseases in humans, domestic animals, and
wildlife. The course includes a section on pathogenesis, followed by a
survey of the pathogenic bacteria and the mechanisms by which they produce
disease. Only offered in Spring semester. |
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Microbiological Techniques (3) This
course emphasizes the methods used to identify human and animal pathogens,
their toxins and antigens. It encompasses methods used in bacteriology,
virology, mycology and immunology. It will be assumed that you know basic
bacteriological methods, including staining, streaking for isolation, and
aseptic technique, such as those learned in MIC205. Only offered in Fall
semester. |
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| Microbial Genetics (3) Prokaryotic gene structure and function; methods of gene transfer and mapping, DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Hands-on computer analysis of DNA sequences and gene cloning strategies. Principles of regulation of gene expression. Biology of plasmids and bacteriophages. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Only offered in Spring semester. |
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| Microbial Genetics Laboratory (2) Laboratory associated with lecture course on Prokaryotic gene structure and function; methods of gene transfer and mapping, DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation. Hands-on computer analysis of DNA sequences and gene cloning strategies. Principles of regulation of gene expression. Biology of plasmids and bacteriophages. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Only offered in Spring semester. | ||
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Medical and Molecular Virology (4)
Structure, classification, replication, and mechanisms of pathogenesis of
human and animal viruses. |
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Ecology of Infectious Disease (3)
Ecology of the major infectious diseases of humans and animals. Only
offered in Spring semester. |
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Research Animal Methods (3)
Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory
animals used in research and teaching programs. Only offered in Fall
semester. |
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Research (3) The
practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied
theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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Senior Capstone (1-3) A
culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that
demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including
broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies.
Senior standing required. Offered in Fall and Spring
semesters. |
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Honors Thesis (3) An
honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors.
Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence.
The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of
a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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Internship (1-8)
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and
practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental
establishment. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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Careers in Veterinary Science (1) A
colloquia to introduce the student to the various careers and industries
associated with the veterinary science field. This is a First-Year
Colloquium Course. Only offered in Fall semester. |
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| VSC 199 VSC 299 VSC 399 VSC 499 |
Independent Study (1-3) Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. | |
| VSC 199H VSC 299H VSC 399H VSC 499H |
Honors Independent Study (1-3) Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. | |
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Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) This
is one of two 3-unit lecture/demonstration courses which comprise a
2-semester sequence of animal anatomy and physiology course work which is
required for graduation with a major in Veterinary Science. They may be
completed in any order. Emphasis is placed upon the systemic or whole
animal operational levels rather than the precise biochemical and physical
intricacies associated with the individual parts or cells which make up
that whole. Only offered in Fall semester. |
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Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) This
is one of two 3-unit lecture/demonstration courses which comprise a
2-semester sequence of animal anatomy and physiology course work which is
required for graduation with a major in Veterinary Science. They may be
completed in any order. Emphasis is placed upon the systemic or whole
animal operational levels rather than the precise biochemical and physical
intricacies associated with the individual parts or cells which make up
that whole. Only offered in Spring semester. |
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Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Laboratory (1) Study of the anatomy of various
animals, including the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal,
muscular, reproductive, and digestive systems and their relationship to
physiological processes. Only offered in Spring semester. |
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Parasitology Laboratory (1) Parasite
morphology and diagnostic laboratory techniques. Only offered in Fall
semester. |
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Biology of Animal Parasites (3)
Biology of host-parasite relationships with emphasis on parasites of
veterinary and human importance. Parasite morphology and physiology, life
cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and zoonotic potential. Only offered in
Fall semester. |
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Diseases of Livestock (3) Survey of
selected diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Includes basic
coverage of mechanisms of infectious disease, immunology, infectious
agents, diagnostic techniques as well as the relationship of husbandry and
management to the occurrence of livestock disease. Disease topics covered
will include a wide range of infectious and non-infectious diseases
(including nutritional deficiencies and important toxins and toxicants)
affecting livestock. A basic course covering the animal industry (e.g.
Animal Science 102 or equivalent) is recommended. Only offered alternate
years in Fall semester. |
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| VSC 406 | Diseases of Companion Animals (3) This course is a challenging one-semester lecture for students interested in studying disease processes commonly seen in a small animal Veterinary practice. The course will highlight anatomical locations, pathological processes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a variety of disease conditions. Special emphasis will be placed on diseases commonly seen in the southwestern states. Only offered in the Spring semester. | |
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Applied Histology (3) The course is a
microscopic survey of tissues and organs. The microanatomy of the major
organ systems in mammals will be examined in detail with emphasis on the
comparative anatomy of the domestic animal species (dog, cat, horse, cow).
In addition, comparison to avian tissues will be included in selected
organ systems. Only offered alternate years in Fall semester. |
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Applied Histology Laboratory (1) This
laboratory course consists of two 2 hours laboratory sessions and is taken
concurrently with VSC422R. During the laboratory, the students will be
introduced to microscopic examination and identification of tissues and
organ systems using histological specimens. Only offered alternate years in Fall semester.
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Mechanisms of Disease (4) Comparative
general pathology of animal and selected human diseases with emphasis on
pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and morphologic and biochemical changes at
the macroscopic, microscopic and molecular levels. Recitation will stress
general mechanisms of disease common to all mammalian species, with focus
on tissue injury and adaptation; inflammation and repair; and disorders of
circulation, immunity, and cell growth, including neoplasia. Laboratory
will reinforce recitation and stress practical, hands-on recognition of
disease in organs and tissues at the gross and microscopic levels.
Available for honors credit. Graduate-level requirements include preparation of a research proposal on a selected relevant topic and critical analysis of selected publications from the current literature.
Only offered in Spring
semester. |
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Disease of Wildlife (3) Important diseases of wildlife. Immunity, disease mechanisms, infectious agents, diagnostic procedures, and post-mortem techniques as well as a survey of selected but generally well-recognized diseases of wildlife. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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| VSC 454 | Host-Microbial Interactions (3) A review of bacterial-host interactions with emphasis on virulence determinants of food-borne bacteria and host immunity following bacterial infection. Important issues such as bacterial resistance to host factors, immune modulation, and regulation of the host response to bacterial assault will be discussed. Food-borne bacterial epidemiology will also be discussed. Spring semester. | |
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Aquaculture (3) Overview lectures and
assigned readings on the theory and practice of aquaculture. Includes the
culture of seaweeds, mollusks, crustaceans, and finfish. Only offered
alternate years in Spring semester. |
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Preceptorship (1-3)
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and
practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline.
Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work
and patient study. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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Topics in Veterinary Science (1) The
exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a
small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several
different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course
registrants. Only offered in Spring semester. |
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Senior Capstone (1-3) A
culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that
demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including
broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies.
Senior standing required. Offered in Fall and Spring
semesters. |
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Honors Thesis (3) An
honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors.
Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence.
The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of
a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. |
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