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VETERINARY SCIENCE (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.
193. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
195. Colloquium
d. This Wormy World (1) II (Identical with MIC 195D).
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
285L. Principles of Microbiology Laboratory (1) II (Identical with MIC 285L, which is home).
285R. Principles of Microbiology (1) II (Identical with MIC 285R, which is home).
293. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]
315L. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1) I (Identical with AN S 315L, which is home).
315R. Physiology of Reproduction (3) I (Identical with AN S 315R, which is home).
328. Microbial Physiology (3) 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).
393. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
400A. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) I Physiology, gross and comparative anatomy; nervous, musculoskeletal, immune, hemolymphatic, circulatory, and renal systems. V SC 400A is not a prerequisite for V SC 400B. P, ECOL 181, V SC 182, CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 500A.
400B. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3) II Physiology, gross and comparative anatomy; respiratory, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems. 400A is not a prerequisite for 400B. P, ECOL 181, V SC 182, CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 500B.
403L. Parasitology Laboratory (1) I Parasite morphology and diagnostic laboratory techniques. P, 12 units of biology and microbiology. (Identical with ECOL 403L, ENTO 403L, MIC 403L).
403R. 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. P, 12 units of biology and microbiology. (Identical with ENTO 403R, ECOL 403R, and MIC 403R). May be convened with V SC 503R.
405. Animal Diseases (3) 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.
419. Immunology (3) I II Basic concepts of the immune system. Presentation of the roles of antigen, immunoglobulins, complement, lymphokines and roles immune cells play in humoral and cell-mediated immunity. P, V SC 325, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B. (Identical with MIC 419). Honors section available for (4) honors credits. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
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). May be convened with V SC 520.
421B. Microbiological Techniques (3-3) I II (Identical with MIC 421A-MIC 421B, which is home).
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 MIC 423, PCOL 423). May be convened with V SC 523.
427. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I (Identical with ENTO 427, which is home). May be convened with V SC 527.
428. Microbial Genetics (3) I II (Identical with PL P 428, which is home).
429. General Virology (3) II (Identical with MIC 429, which is home). May be convened with V SC 529.
432. Pathogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Etiology, ecology, and pathogenesis of viral diseases of humans and animals. (Identical with MCB 432, MIC 432). May be convened with V SC 532.
437. Vertebrate Physiology (4) I (Identical with ECOL 437, which is home).
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.
443. Research Animal Methods (3) I Regulations, care, diseases and techniques involving common laboratory animals used in research and teaching programs. (Identical with AN S 443, BIOC 443, MIC 443). May be convened with V SC 543.
449. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II Important diseases of wildlife. Immune, 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 CS 549.
452. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with ENTO 452, which is home). May be convened with V SC 552.
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 SC419 and V SC420, or consent of instructor. (Identical with MIC 454). May be convened with V SC 554.
456. Aquaculture (3) II (Identical with WFSC 456, which is home). May be convened with V SC 556.
459. Comparative Vertebrate Histology (4) II Identification, phylogeny, and function of normal vertebrate tissues. 2R, 6L. Evolution and gross structure of vertebrate organ systems. 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.
466. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 466, which is home). May be convened with V SC 566.
468. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 468, which is home). May be convened with V SC 568.
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 MBIM 475, MCB 475, MIC 475). May be convened with V SC 575.
493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
494. Practicum
r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, and consent of instructor.
495. Colloquium
a. Topics in Science (1) II Writing-Emphasis Course*
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
500B. Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3-3) I For a description of course topics see V SC 400A-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. V SC 500A is not prerequisite to V SC 500B. P, ECOL 181, ECOL 182; CHEM 243A. May be convened with V SC 400A-V SC 400B.
503L. Parasite Laboratory (1) I Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper dealing with the differential diagnostic techniques used to identify a single parasite species. (Identical with ECOL 503L, ENTO 503L, INSC 503L, MBIM 503L).
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 ECOL 503R, ENTO 503R, INSC 503R, MBIM 503R). May be convened with V SC 403R.
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.
512. Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).
519. General Immunnological 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).
520. Pathogenic Bacteriology (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 420. For a description of course topics see 420. P, MIC 325, CHEM 241B, 243B. (Identical with MBIM 520). May be convened with V SC 420.
523. Mechanisms of Disease (5) 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.
527. Insect Chemical Ecology (4) I (Identical with ENTO 527, which is home). May be convened with V SC 427.
529. General Virology (3) II (Identical with MBIM 529, which is home).
532. Pathogenic 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.
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.
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 AN S 543, BIOC 543, MBIM 543). May be convened with V SC 443.
549. Diseases of Wildlife (3) II For a description of course topics see V SC 449. Graduate-level requirements include a class presentation. (Identical with WFSC 549). May be convened with V SC 449.
550L. Medical Mycology Laboratory (2) II (Identical with MBIM 550L, which is home).
550R. Medical Mycology (2) II (Identical with MBIM 550R, which is home).
552. Medical-Veterinary Entomology (4) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with ENTO 552, which is home). May be convened with V SC 452.
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.
556. Aquaculture (3) II (Identical with WFSC 556, which is home). May be convened with V SC 456.
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.
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.
566. Physiology Laboratory (3) II (Identical with ECOL 566, which is home). May be convened with V SC 466.
568. Comparative Physiology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 568, which is home). May be convened with V SC 468.
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, MIC 575, MCB 575). May be convened with V SC 475.
593. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
601. Experimental Surgery (2) II
630. Experimental Methods for Research (4) II (Identical with MBIM 630, which is home).
649. Fishery-Water Quality and Toxicology (3) I II (Identical with WFSC 649, which is home).
660. Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3) II [Rpt./1] (Identical with EPI 660, which is home).
693. Internship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
695. Colloquium
a. Veterinary Laboratory (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I
696. Seminar
a. Research Seminar (1) [Rpt./3] I II
699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-9) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-8) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9)