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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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V SC 105. Human-Animal Interrelationships (3) I Use of animals in literature/art/religion, for food, service, pleasure, research/education. Animal cognition/communication. Animal welfare. Legal/moral/ethical aspects of interrelations.

V SC 193. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 195D. Colloquium (1) II (Identical with MIC 195D).

V SC 199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 199H. Independent Study (1-3)

V SC 285L. Principles of Microbiology Laboratory (1) II P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B: CR, MIC 285R for MIC and V SC majors. Strongly recommended for all others. (Identical with MIC 285L, which is home).

V SC 285R. Principles of Microbiology (4) II P, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B: CR, MIC 285L for MIC and V SC majors. Strongly recommended for all others. (Identical with MIC 285R, which is home).

V SC 293. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

V SC 299H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

V SC 315L. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1) I P, or CR, AN S 315R. (Identical with AN S 315L, which is home).

V SC 315R. Physiology of Reproduction (3) I P, CHEM 101B, CHEM 102B, 3 units of animal anatomy/physiology. (Identical with AN S 315R, which is home).

V SC 328. Microbial Physiology (4) I II Structure/function/anatomy of bacteria assimilation of nutrients, growth, assembly of macromolecular components. Environmental sensing and response. Coordination of metabolic activities. P, V SC 205R, CHEM 241A-CHEM 241B or consent of instructor. (Identical with MIC 328).

V SC 393. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

V SC 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 400A. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) I Physiology, gross and comparative anatomy; nervous, musculoskeletal, immune, hemolymphatic, circulatory, and renal systems. P, ECOL 181, V SC 182, CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 500A.

V SC 400B. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) II Physiology, gross and comparative anatomy; respiratory, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems. P, ECOL 181, V SC 182, CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 500B.

V SC 403L. Parasitology Laboratory (1) I Parasite morphology and diagnostic laboratory techniques. P, 12 units of biology and microbiology. (Identical with ENTO 403L, ECOL 403L, MIC 403L). May be convened with V SC 503L.

V SC 403R. Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I 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. P, 12 units of biology or microbiology. (Identical with ECOL 403R, MIC 403R, ENTO 403R). May be convened with V SC 503R.

V SC 405. Animal Diseases (3) I Survey of selected diseases of domestic animals Includes disease mechanisms, immunology and infectious agents; husbandry, management, and nutrition. May be convened with V SC 505.

V SC 419. Immunology (4) I 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. Writing Emphasis Course. P, MIC 285R, CHEM 241B. (Identical with MIC 419).

V SC 420. Pathogenic Bacteriology (3) II Etiology and pathogenesis of bacterial diseases in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. P, V SC 325, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B. Students are expected to be familiar with use of the World Wide Web and, ideally, have access via Netscape. (Identical with MIC 420).

V SC 421A. Microbiological Techniques (3) I 1R, 6L. P, MIC 205R, MIC 205L. MIC 421A is not prerequisite to MIC 421B. (Identical with MIC 421A, which is home).

V SC 421B. Microbiological Techniques (3) II 1R, 6L. P, MIC 205R, MIC 205L. MIC 421A is not prerequisite to MIC 421B. (Identical with MIC 421B, which is home).

V SC 423. Mechanisms of Disease (4) II Comparative pathology of animal and selected human diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and morphologic changes at the macroscopic, microscopic and molecular levels. Recitation will stress general mechanisms of disease. Laboratory will reinforce recitation and stress recognition of disease in organs and tissues at the gross and microscopic levels. Available for honors credit. 3R, 1L. P, V SC 400A-V SC 400B, V SC 459; or CR, MIC 205, MIC 419 or equivalent; or consent of instructor. (Identical with PCOL 423, MIC 423). May be convened with V SC 523.

V SC 427. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I 3R, 3L. P, ENTO 507 or equivalent, and 3 units of organic or biochemistry. (Identical with ENTO 427, which is home). May be convened with V SC 527.

V SC 428. Microbial Genetics (3) I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, SWES 325 or ECOL 320 or PL S 312. (Identical with PL P 428, which is home).

V SC 429. General Virology (3) II P, MIC 181R/L or MIC 205; CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B; MCB 411 suggested. (Identical with MIC 429, which is home).

V SC 432. Pathiogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Etiology, ecology, and pathogenesis of viral diseases of humans and animals. (Identical with MIC 432, MCB 432). May be convened with V SC 532.

V SC 437. Vertebrate Physiology (4) I Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181R, ECOL 181L, ECOL 182, one semester of organic chemistry. Genetics and biochemistry suggested. (Identical with ECOL 437, which is home).

V SC 438. Ecology of Infectious Disease (3) II Ecology of the major infectious diseases of humans and animals. (Identical with MIC 438). May be convened with V SC 538.

V SC 443. Research Animal Methods (3) I Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory animals used in research and teaching programs. (Identical with MIC 443, BIOC 443, AN S 443). May be convened with V SC 543.

V SC 449. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II 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. (Identical with WFSC 449). May be convened with V SC 549.

V SC 452. Medical Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II P, parasitology recommended. (Identical with ENTO 452, which is home).

V SC 454. Host-Microbial Interactions (3) II Review of bacterial-host interactions with the emphasis on mucosal immunity following bacterial infection. Important issues such as molecular mechanisms of virulence factors, bacterial resistance to host factors, immune modulation, and regulation of the host response to bacterial assault will be discussed. P, V SC 419 and V SC 420, or consent of instructor. (Identical with MIC 454). May be convened with V SC 554.

V SC 456. Aquaculture (3) II P, ECOL 181, ECOL 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B. (Identical with WFSC 456, which is home). May be convened with V SC 556.

V SC 459. Comparative Vertebrate Histology (4) II Identification, phylogeny, and function of normal vertebrate tissues. 2R, 6L. P, 12 units of animal biology. A vertebrate anatomy and systematics course is strongly recommended. (Identical with ECOL 459). May be convened with V SC 559.

V SC 468. Comparative Physiology (3) II P, PSIO 480 or V SC 400A and V SC 400B or ECOL 437. (Identical with ECOL 468, which is home). May be convened with V SC 568.

V SC 475. Parasite Immunology (3) II An updated understanding and review of host-parasite interactions with emphasis on host immunological mechanisms operative in the control of parasitic infection. P, V SC 403, MIC 419 or equivalent courses with consent of instructor. (Identical with MIC 475, MCB 475). May be convened with V SC 575.

V SC 493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

V SC 494R. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, and consent of instructor.

V SC 495A. Topics In Science (1) II

V SC 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

V SC 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

V SC 499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

V SC 499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 500A. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) I For a description of course topics see V SC 400A. Graduate-level requirements include two in-depth research papers on related pertinent topics in animal anatomy and/or physiology, written exams, and a final oral comprehensive exam. P, ECOL 181, ECOL 182; CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 400A.

V SC 500B. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 400B. Graduate-level requirements include two in-depth research papers on related pertinent topics in animal anatomy and/or physiology, written exams, and a final oral comprehensive exam. P, ECOL 181, ECOL 182; CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 400B.

V SC 503L. Parasitology Laboratory (1) I For a description of course topics see V SC 403L. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper dealing with the differential diagnostic techniques used to identify a single parasite species. (Identical with INSC 503L, ENTO 503L, MBIM 503L, ECOL 503L). May be convened with V SC 403L.

V SC 503R. Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I For a description of course topics see V SC 403R. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on the molecular biology/immune response of a single parasite. (Identical with ENTO 503R, INSC 503R, MBIM 503R, ECOL 503R). May be convened with V SC 403R.

V SC 505. Animal Diseases (3) I For a description of course topics see V SC 405. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with V SC 405.

V SC 512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II P, one college level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology. (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).

V SC 519. General Immunological Concepts (4) I Basic concepts of the immune system. Presentation of the roles of antigen, immunoglobulins, complement, lymphokines and role of immune cells play in humoral and cell-mediated immunity. P, MIC 325, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B. (Identical with MBIM 519).

V SC 520. Pathogenic Bacteriology (3) II For a description of course topics see 420. P, MIC 325, CHEM 241B, 243B. (Identical with MBIM 520).

V SC 523. Mechanisms of Disease (5) I II For a description of course topics see V SC 423. Graduate level requirements include preparation of a research proposal on a selected relevant topic and critical analysis of selected publications from the current literature. (Identical with MBIM 523, PCOL 523). May be convened with V SC 423.

V SC 527. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I (Identical with ENTO 527, which is home). May be convened with V SC 427.

V SC 529. General Virology (3) II P, MIC 205, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B; MCB 411 suggested. (Identical with MBIM 529, which is home).

V SC 532. Pathiogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see V SC 432. Graduate-level requirements include a research term paper and class presentation. (Identical with MBIM 532). May be convened with V SC 432.

V SC 538. Ecology of Infectious Disease (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 438. Term paper required for graduate credit. (Identical with MBIM 538). May be convened with V SC 438.

V SC 543. Research Animal Methods (3) I For a description of course topics see V SC 443. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on one of the lecture topics presented in the course plus research proposal preparation. (Identical with MBIM 543, BIOC 543, AN S 543). May be convened with V SC 443.

V SC 549. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 449. Graduate-level requirements include either a term paper based on assigned reading or a research paper compiling field studies on other research experiences in wildlife disease. (Identical with WFSC 549). May be convened with V SC 449.

V SC 550L. Medical Mycology Laboratory (2) II P, or CR, MBIM 550R. (Identical with MBIM 550L, which is home).

V SC 550R. Medical Mycology (2) II P, MIC 205. (Identical with MBIM 550R, which is home).

V SC 552. Medical Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with ENTO 552, which is home). May be convened with V SC 452.

V SC 554. Host-Microbial Interactions (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 454. Graduate-level requirements include a five-page proposal. (Identical with MBIM 554). May be convened with V SC 454.

V SC 556. Aquaculture (3) II (Identical with WFSC 556, which is home). May be convened with V SC 456.

V SC 559. Comparative Vertebrate Histology (4) II For a description of course topics see V SC 459. Graduate-level requirements include a written report on a selected topic. (Identical with ECOL 559). May be convened with V SC 459.

V SC 565. Shrimp Pathology (3) [Rpt./ 1] S Comprehensive lectures and practical laboratory training on the current methods used to diagnose, prevent and treat the principal diseases of cultured penaeid shrimp. P, B.S., M.S. and/or D.V.M. in biological and/or medically oriented.

V SC 566. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home).

V SC 568. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 568, which is home). May be convened with V SC 468.

V SC 575. Parasite Immunology (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 475. Graduate-level requirements include a major research paper. (Identical with MBIM 575). May be convened with V SC 475.

V SC 593. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

V SC 601. Experimental Surgery (2) II

V SC 630. Experimental Methods for Research (4) II P, MBIM 501A, MBIM 501B, MBIM 560 or MBIM 561; MIC 419, BIOC 460, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with MBIM 630, which is home).

V SC 649. Fishery-Water Quality and Toxicology (3) I II 2R, 3L. P, WFSC 441 or WFSC 445R; CHEM 241A. (Identical with WFSC 649, which is home).

V SC 660. Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3) II P, EPI 596A, EPI 596B. (Identical with EPI 660, which is home).

V SC 693. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

V SC 695A. Veterinary Laboratory (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I

V SC 696A. Research Seminar (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II

V SC 699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

V SC 900. Research (1-9) [Rpt./]

V SC 909. Master's Report (1-8) [Rpt./]

V SC 910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

V SC 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

V SC 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9)

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