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Introductionto the study of disease pathogenesis and careers in Animal Health Research and Service. VB SC 050S Mechanisms of Disease (3)Mechanisms of Disease is a first year seminar directed to students with an interest in a career in veterinary medicine or in bio-medical disciplines. Students are introduced to the concepts of epidemiology, cell biology, clinical medicine and toxicology through use of appropriate case material. The importance of basic science courses to the understanding of this material is emphasized. Reading and written assignments are related to the case study material as well as adaptation to the college experience. Grading is based on class participation and written assignments.

Exploring career pathways in veterinary medicine and the allied health industry. VB SC 101 Careers in Veterinary Medicine and the Allied Professions (1) The course is intended for first year students with an interest in careers in veterinary medicine or in the allied industries. Upon completion of the course students will have an understanding of the various careers possible in veterinary medicine; including types of specialization by species and/or by discipline. Students will have the opportunity to discuss careers in industries related to animal health and animal health research. Student learning will occur through the use of guest speakers, written assignments and on-line discussion groups. Student evaluation will be based on performance on assignments and on-line discussion groups.

All humans are impacted by disease, either personally or through friends or family members who are affected. Understanding Human Disease is an overview of disease processes for individuals not majoring in a scientific field. Students will have the opportunity to study the basic knowledge tools required to understand how different diseases arise, how they progress, how they are treated and in many cases, how they can be prevented.The course material is divided into two segments: the first portion discussing the different ways that diseases develop and includes explanations on normal and abnormal inflammatory processes, different types of infectious diseases, genetic diseases and congenital abnormalities (birth defects), diseases that affect the immune system and metabolic diseases. Diseases that are affecting significant populations such as HIV, diabetes, cancer and heart disease will be discussed. The second segment includes a discussion of the significant diseases affecting different organ systems of the body. Student participation is encouraged through questions. Additional topics of immediate interest as identified by the news media or class interest will be discussed. The course is intended for those who wish to better understand published medical journalism, for individuals who want to be able to discern the caliber of medical information in the popular press, for those students who wish to make healthy choices in their lifestyle and for individuals who may not be destined for a career in a scientific field.

An introduction to toxicology using real world examples to highlight the impact of toxicants on environmental, biochemical and physiological processes. VB SC 230 The Science of Poisons (3) Toxicology is the study of poisons (natural and man-made) and how these agents adversely affect living organisms. It involves the prevention of harm and the development of measures to assess risk. As a science it borrows from many disciplines including biochemistry, chemistry, epidemiology, genetics, and physiology. It also has great societal impact with regard to the development and testing of consumer products, exposure to industrial chemicals, and maintaining safe food and water. The course format will be lectures that incorporate real world examples of the effects of toxicant exposure on many levels (cell, organ, whole body, environmental). Students will be evaluated by quizzes,exams, and class participation. Students are required to have a basic understanding of biology and chemistry. The course is offered once per year in the Fall semester.

An understanding of the terminology, basic concepts, techniques, multidisciplinary approaches and challenges in cancer research and medicine. VB SC 231 Introduction to Cancer Research and Medicine (3) Introduction to Cancer Research and medicine is designed for second year undergraduate students preparing for careers in biomedical research. Students will develop an understanding of the theories, scope, approaches and challenges of cancer related biomedical research. The lectures and discussions will emphasize the interdisciplinary character of the discovery process. Students will be introduced to topics on cellular mechanisms responsible for cancer development and progression; techniques in cancer research involving generation and banking of research materials, and methods for performing molecular, genomic and proteomic analyses; approaches for discovery and validation of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers as well as systems for high through put screening of targets for rational development of interventional therapeutics. Student evaluation will be based on performance on examinations and class participation.

Discussion of the social, ethical and economic aspects of current and emerging issues related to animal ownership and veterinary medicine. V B SC 280 Current Issues in Veterinary Medicine (2)Current Issues in Veterinary Medicine is designed to provide students with the opportunity to research, present and discuss the social, ethical and economic issues important in Veterinary Medicine. Students will be expected to research the literature on specific topics within the general area of discussion, prepare and deliver an in class presentation and discuss their findings. Students are evaluated on class presentations and on three written position papers during the semester. The course is offered every spring semester.

Discussion of the social, ethical, and economic aspects of current and emerging issues related to animal ownership and veterinary medicine emphasizing the appropriate citation of sources and writing about contemporary issues facing this field. Writing assignments will center on new and emerging issues facing today's veterinary professionals. Students completing this course will produce a writing portfolio that includes a range of works appropriate for different audiences, as well as having participated in extensive self and peer evaluation of writing. Students scheduling this course will first complete Engl 15 and Biol 110. Course objectives include teaching written communication skills that will prove valuable to VBSC majors. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: develop focused writing objectives based on some knowledge of the target audience, find reliable sources of evidence, critically evaluate evidence and sources, correctly cite sources for various types of material, develop an effective outline, write and revise drafts for a final piece of written communication, perform self and peer evaluations of writing, and produce a final piece of written communication that achieves the original objective and is valuable to the target audience. Topics will surround veterinary shortages and possible solutions, gender demographics, animal rights versus animal welfare, small animal care inequity, euthanasia, laboratory testing and medicine, and more.

Presentations by appropriate faculty on research opportunities for undergraduates. VB SC 290H Undergraduate Research Colloquium (1) The goal of the course is for students to acquire the skills necessary to obtain an independent research project of the scope and scale required to complete an Honors Thesis. Students will learn to use online tools to approach primary literature in order to familiarize themselves with faculty research topics. Department faculty will present overviews of their research programs, including potential opportunities for undergraduate projects. First year honors students in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Immunology and Infectious Disease, and Toxicology majors should take this course in their second semester. Other interested students may take the course with department approval.

This course teaches the general principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of drug action. The objectives of this course include: Explain fundamental principles of drug action, including how drugs affect the body and how the body affects drugs; Map a drug's path in the body based on route of administration; Explain factors contributing to varied drug response among a population; Describe the mechanism of action, general effect(s), and therapeutic use(s) for major drug classes, and ; Apply pharmacological principles in discussing novel or emerging therapeutic strategies. This course is designed for those interested in becoming health care professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing and pharmacy, as well as those interested in basic scientific research and biotechnology.

This course introduces students to the history of human and veterinary public health, the structure of the human and veterinary public health system (CDC, FDA, and USDA) and the various sectors of veterinary and human public health practice, in order to gain an understanding of the complex factors that determine the health status of a human and animal populations. National, state, and local level practices will be analyzed, as well as the roles that law and government play in human and veterinary public's health. The course will simulate the students' interest in other public health course and program offerings.

An introduction to animal parasitology. Emphasis placed on host/parasite interactions, parasites of zoonotic importance, control programs and taxonomy. VB SC 402W Biology of Animal Parasites (3) This course provides students an opportunity to obtain an introduction to the field of animal parasitology. Material presented emphasizes life cycle patterns of animal parasites, host-parasite interactions and pathology, disease patterns and zoonotic potential of parasites to human disease, economic importance of parasitic diseases, taxonomy and parasite control programs. Information presented in this course will be useful to students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or careers dealing with animal care and management. Evaluation of student performance is achieved by 6 quizzes, three examinations and 3 writing assignments. The course is offered each spring semester with an enrollment of 15 to 25 students.

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