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TRAD 104
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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. | ||
| Microbes and Society (3) This course explores the roles and responses of individuals and societies to the challenges of microbes. The course is intended as a general education course for students interested in a stand-alone lecture and discussion on the significance and consequences of microbes and microbial parasitism to individuals, society, and the environment. Counts as a Tier 2 Indv. Offered in Fall semester. | ||
| 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. | |
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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 lecture only course focuses on disease processes of companion animals. During the semester we will study diseases of cats, dogs, ferrets, horses and rabbits. The course will highlight anatomical locations, diagnostic procedures, pathological processes and preventative measures for a variety of common diseases. Special emphasis will be placed on emerging diseases common in the desert southwest. 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) This course covers the commonly seen
diseases of avian and free ranging mammalian species. Emphasis will
be given to historical events in wildlife disease, emerging wildlife
diseases and zoonotic diseases. A section on wildlife toxicology and
parasitology will be included in the course. Offered only in the fall.
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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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