Veterinary Medicine, College of
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  7/3/2009)

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510 Principles of Epidemiology P 4
 Descriptive and analytical epidemiology, including design, analysis, and interpretation of results; veterinary economics and information handling techniques; host, agent, and environmental factors in disease causation.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl and 2 lab hrs. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
520 Topographic Anatomy (Canine) P 5
 Body and its components as forms, relationships, and mechanical functioning.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl, 3 2-hr labs. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
521 Topographic Anatomy (Equine) P 4
 Continuation of 520.
 Wi Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
522 Topographic Anatomy (Food Animals) P 4
 Continuation of 521.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, 2 lab hrs. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
525 Principles of Diagnostics Radiology P 1
 Principles behind the imaging modalities of radiology.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: 1st yr standing in vet med. 
526 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation P 1
 Introduction to principles of radiographic interpretation, including general principles as well as specific strategies for musculoskeletal, thoracic and abdominal image interpretation.
 Wi Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
530 Microscopic and Developmental Anatomy I P 5
 Study of microscopic and ultrastructural features of cells and tissues, as well as basic fetal development.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
531 Microscopic and Developmental Anatomy II P 4
 Correlated study of the development, microscopic structure, and ultrastructural morphology of organ systems.
 Wi Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
540 Structure and Function of Cells P 5
 Introduction to structure and function at cellular level including physiological principles of homeostasis, energetics, metabolism, enzymes, nutrition, and growth.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
550 Comparative Biology of Disease
 An interdisciplinary study of the interactions between disease producing agents, body systems, tissues, cells, subcellular units, and selected drugs and toxins.
 Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
 550.01 Comparative Biology of Disease | P 5
  Wi Qtr. 
 550.02 Comparative Biology of Disease II P 5
  Wi Qtr. 5 cl. 
560 Introduction to Veterinary Profession: Ethics and Jurisprudence
 560.01 Introduction to Veterinary Professions: Ethics and Jurisprudence P 1
  Problems faced by the practicing veterinarian in relation to the Ohio code, the law, ethics, and communications.
  Au Qtr. Prereq: Vet Med 1st yr. standing. 
 560.02 Ethics and Jurisprudence in the Veterinary Career P 2
  Focus on analysis of ethical and legal issues associated with the art of veterinary medicine practice and establishment of optimal veterinarian-client-patient relations.
  Wi Qtr. Prereq: Vet Med 1st yr. standing. 
561 Pharmacology P 4
 Basic principles of pharmacology, therapeutics, and chemotherapy of disease.
 Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
562 Introduction to Anesthesiology P 2
 Introduction to anesthesia.
 Sp Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
563 Introduction to Surgery P 3
 Introduction to surgery.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl, or 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
564 Clinical Veterinary Therapeutics P 3
 Principles of chemotherapy of bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections; application of basic principles for chemotherapy of neoplastic disease.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Vet Med 3rd yr standing. 
600 Cardiovascular System P 6
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the cardiovascular system including arrhythmias, abnormal flow, congenital disease, etiologic agents, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
601 Respiratory System P 5
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the respiratory system including reaction to injury, ventilation defects, pneumonias, neoplastic disease, radiological diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches.
 Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
602 Urinary System P 5
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the urinary system including diseases of the kidney, bladder, and urethra, and their diagnosis and treatment.
 Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
603 Neurobiology P 6
 Comparative study of structure, stessing functional anatomy, normal physiology, and the examination of the nervous system.
 Sp Qtr. 6 cl. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
604 Endocrine System P 5
 A comparative study of the structures, function, and dysfunction of the endocrine system including diseases of each endocrine organ and their relationships to whole body functions.
 Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
605 Reproductive System P 5
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the reproductive system including etiologic, pathogenic, pathophysiologic, therapeutic, and preventive aspects of reproductive diseases.
 Sp Qtr. 5 cl, 2 labs. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
606 Integumentary System P 5
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the integumentary system including important infectious and parasitic diseases, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
 Sp Qtr. 5 cl, or 4 cl and 2 labs. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
607 Musculoskeletal System P 6
 A comparative study of the structure, function, and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system including congenital and acquired diseases, their radiographic diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
 Wi Qtr. 6 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
608 Non-Mammalian and Avian Medicine P 2
 Basic study of avian, reptile, amphibian and fish medicine including anatomy, physiology, pathogenesis of disease, diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention and control.
 Sp Qtr. Prereq: Vet Med 2nd yr standing. 
609 Digestive System P 6
 A comprehensive study of the gastrointestinal system of domestic animals.
 Wi Qtr. 6 cl or equiv lab hrs. Prereq: Vet Med 2nd yr standing. 
610 Sustainable Parasite Control P 2
 Epidemiological approach to sustainable parasite control for major parasites of the digestive system of large and small animals.
 Sp Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: Vet Med 2nd yr standing. 
611 Veterinary Preventive Medicine P 4
 Introduction to prevention and control of disease in the human and animal populations with emphasis on the important role of the veterinarian in these activities.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 lab hrs. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
612 Introduction to Veterinary Ophthalmology P 3
 Comparative anatomy, histology and physiolgy of the normal and abnormal eye and adnexa of domestic animals.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
613 Fluid Therapy P 1
 Principles and applications of fluid therapy in small and large animals.
 Wi Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
614 Professional Development
 614.01 Basic Life Skills P 1
  Basic life skills for the successful veterinarian.
  Sp Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 1st yr standing. 
 614.02 Career Strategies P 1
  Choosing a career and career search strategies.
  Au Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
 614.03 Leadership Success P 1
  Understanding leadership; leadership as a pathway to success.
  Wi Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
 614.04 Communications P 1
  The art of successful communication.
  Sp Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
 614.05 Career Development and Business Management P 2
  Introduction to career planning; reviewing the normal stages of a professional career.
  Au Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
 614.06 Practice Success P 1
  The art and knowledge for a successful veterinary practice.
  Wi Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
615 Small Animal Operative Practice and Diagnostic Techniques
 615.01 Small Animal Operative Practice P 4
  Clinical instruction in and application of surgical techniques and treatment of small animal diseases.
  Au, Wi Qtrs. 1 cl, 12 lab hrs/wk. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. Not open to students with credit for 615. 
 615.02 Small Animal Diagnostic Medicine Techniques P 1
  Clinical instruction in and application of medical diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in small animals.
  Au, Wi Qtrs. 4 lab hrs/wk. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
616 Food Animal Medicine Techniques and Diagnostic Procedures P 3
 Laboratory instruction in microbiology, parasitology, and radiology; instruction and self-study in minor techniques for large animals.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 9-13 lab hrs. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
617 Basic Equine Medical and Surgical Procedures P 1
 Laboratory and self-instruction in equine techniques.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 3-6 lab hrs. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
618 Hemic-Lymphatic System P 5
 A comparative study of the hemic-lymphatic system with emphasis on dysfunction immunologic diseases diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hemopoietic disease.
 Au Qtr. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
640 Veterinary Toxicology P 3
 Study of toxic substances affecting domestic animals including major types of poisons, sources, mechanisms of action, diagnosis, and treatment.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Vet med 3rd yr standing. 
646 Veterinary Population Medicine and Public Health P 2
 Study of risk factors affecting health of populations; interrelationships of populations; and control measures to enhance population health.
 Au Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: Vet med 2nd yr standing. 
689 Practicum in Veterinary Medicine P 0
 Applied veterinary experiences offered to fourth year veterinary students which enhance their skills in areas such as medicine, surgery, dentistry, research, etc.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Vet med 4th yr standing on elective qtr. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
690 Veterinary Medicine Senior Clinics P 1-10
 Supplement to senior clinical rotations.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Vet med 4th yr standing. This course is graded S/U. 
700 Applied Veterinary Medicine
 A series of clinical studies offered fourth-year veterinary medical students as part of the core curriculum.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Clinics, seminars, case discussions, and 24-hr patient care responsibilities. Prereq: Vet med 4th yr standing. 
 700.01 Community Practice P 3
  Clinical instruction in client relations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in out-patients.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.02 Small Animal Internal Medicine P 2
  Clinical instruction and experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of small companion animals.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.03 Small Animal Surgery P 6
  The application of principles of surgery to treatment of diseases of companion small animals.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.04 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery P 6
  Application of principles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of food animals.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.05 Equine Medicine and Surgery P 6
  Application of principles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of equine patients.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.06 Equine Field Services P 3
  Application of principles of management, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in horses in environment in which they are raised.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.07 Radiology P 3
  Application of radiological principles to diagnosis of diseases of animals.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.08 Preventive Medicine P 5
  Intensive practical training in preventive medicine applied to public health and animal health; emphasis on herd health management, food hygiene, laboratory animals, public service, and control of livestock and poultry diseases.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  Seminars, field trips, problem solving. This course is graded S/U. 
 700.09 Clinical Anesthesiology P 4
  Provides supervised experience in hospital-based anesthesia practice. Students anesthetize patients for surgical as well as diagnostic procedures.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  Seminars supplement clinical patient management. 
 700.10 Large Animal Ambulatory Clinics P 3
  Provides student the experience of working in a large animal clinic, including patient and business management aspects. Provides instruction in production medicine and its role in modern agriculture.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.11 Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care P 6
  Application of principles of diagnosis, therapy, and management of patients with acute or critical illness.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.12 Veterinary Clinical Ophthalmology P 2
  Application of principles of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye to patients of all species.
  Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.14 Applied Pathology P 3
  Training in gross dissection and interpretation of gross and microscopic pathologic lesions in animals.
 700.15 Dermatology P 2
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Vet med 4th yr standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  
 700.16 Equine Emergency/Critical Care P 3
  Provides students supervised experience in hospital-based emergency and critical care practice with horses.
  Repeatable to a maximum of 32 cr hrs.  Seminars supplement clinical patient management. 
 700.17 Shelter Medicine and Surgery P 3
  Clinical rotation teaching principles and practice of shelter medicine.
 700.19 Small Animal Cardiology P 3
  Clinical instruction in client relations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart diseases.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 700.20 Small Animal Neurology P 2
  Clinical instruction in client relations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neurologic disorders.
 700.21 Veterinary Public Practice P 1
  Theory and application of public health in veterinary medicine.
  This course is graded S/U. 
 700.22 Small Animal Oncology P 2
  Clinical instruction in client relations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.