College of Veterinary Medicine

CVM 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members

CVM 2443 Essentials of Biotechnology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. An introduction to principles and applications of biotechnology. (Same as FO 2443)

CVM 2990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

CVM 3013 Small Animal Diseases and Management: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Three hours lecture. Pathophysiology, transmission, diagnostic process, clinical management and prevention of canine and feline diseases as well as emergency and critical care

CVM 3014 Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Study of anatomical and physiological systems of animals commonly encountered by veterinary technologists with emphasis of species differences and clinical applications. (Offered to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program ONLY)

CVM 3022 Small Animal Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admissions to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). One hour lecture . Two hours laboratory. Principles of small animal medical management topics and techniques, behavior, and an overview of critical care techniques for small animals

CVM 3031 Food Animal Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program). Two hours laboratory Fundamentals of handling of the food animal species. Breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures relevant to the species

CVM 3032 Food Animal Diseases and Management: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program). Two hours lecture. Diseases, husbandry, preventative health care,epidemiology, public health and client education for the food animal species

CVM 3041 Equine Technical Skills & Nursing Care: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Two hours lecture/laboratory. Fundamentals of handling of the equine species. Breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures relevant to the species

CVM 3042 Equine Diseases and Management: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology program).Two hours lecture. Diseases,husbandry, preventative health care and client education for the equine species

CVM 3051 Laboratory Animal Health Management: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour lecture. Diseases, husbandry and preventative health care for the Laboratory animal species

CVM 3061 Laboratory Animal Technical Skills: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Two hours laboratory. Fundamentals of the handling of the laboratory animal species. Species and breed identification, specimen collection, physical exam, medication administration and other nursing care procedures

CVM 3101 Veterinary Technology Medical Terminology: 1 hour.

One hour lecture.Veterinary medical terminology, focusing on fundamental recognition, interpretation and usage of medical terms

CVM 3111 Parasitology for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hour lecture/laboratory. Parasites of veterinary and public health importance,including gross and microscopic morphology, transmission, and control

CVM 3112 Animal Handling, Husbandry, and Nutrition: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites: admission to the veterinary medical technology program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. General handling and restraint, basic husbandry techniques, and the nutritional needs for companion animals and production animals

CVM 3121 Hematology for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program)One hour lecture. Structure and function of normal blood cells, cellular and humoral immunity, mechanisms of hemostasis, blood group serology, transfusion medicine and vaccinology

CVM 3132 Clinical Pathology Laboratory Techniques: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Procedures in hematology, serology, and ELISA methodology, cytology, urology, chemistries, and microbiology (culture and sensitivity)

CVM 3141 Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Techniques: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hours lecture/laboratory. Veterinary anatomical pathology laboratory including necropsy,sample collection and submission, and disposal of animal tissues

CVM 3201 Dental Principles for Veterinary Technologists: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Veterinary medical Technology program).One hour laboratory. Students are expected to become proficient in dental techniques of all small animal species, instrumentation, and dental radiology positioning in additions to common dental disorders

CVM 3202 Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Admission to the junior year of the Vet Tech program) One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Diagnostic imaging (x-ray,CT, MRI, ultrasound), production of images, use of screens and grids, handling film, imaging quality, film processing, patient positioning,and radiation safety

CVM 3212 Anesthesiology for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year of the Vet Tech Program).Two hours lecture. Pharmacologic action of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs. Principles and techniques of induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery of the patient.Humane methods of euthanasia

CVM 3221 Surgical Nursing & Anesthetic Management Laboratory: 1 hour.

(Prerequsisite:Admission to the junior year of Vet Med Tech Program). Two hours laboratory. Principles and techniques in veterinary surgical nursing and anesthesia

CVM 3222 Surgical Skills & Nursing Care for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to the junior year Vet Med Tech Prog) Two hours lecture. Role of the veterinary technician as a member of the veterinary surgical team

CVM 3232 Pharmacology & Toxicology for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to junior year of Vet Med Tech Prog) Two hours lecture. Characteristics,classification and usage of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Introduction to and application of dosage and formulation calculations. Overview of common toxins, clinical signs and associated treatments

CVM 3243 Basics of Practice Procedures and Management: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to junior year of Vet Med Prog). Three hours lecture.Veterinary practice economics, personnel management, professional and client communications, inventory control, and marketing techniques

CVM 4000 Directed Individual Study in Veterinary Medicine: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

CVM 4003 Internship Experience: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Three hours practicum. Students choose a facility to complete a three week internship. Choices include zoos, laboratory, research, equine, emergency, and small animal. Facility is approved by director

CVM 4101 Veterinary Technology Academic Elective: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour practicum. The student will work one on one with a faculty member in areas of academic standard, course design, laboratory/lecture preparation, and other aspects of undergraduate programs

CVM 4102 Professional Development for Veterinary Technologists: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).Two hours lecture. Professional, ethical, and legal considerations of clinical practice. Professional development, career opportunities, and advancements in veterinary technology. Interdisciplinary, teams and human-animal bond in community and practice

CVM 4103 Large Animal Clinical Experience: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: admission to the senior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Three hour practicum. Supervised rotation through the MSU-CVM Large Animal Clinics (Equine and Food Animal) and Large Animal Ambulatory Rotation

CVM 4113 Large Animal Clinical Elective: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Admission into the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Lecture/Practicum. Lecture component on an advanced large animal topic. Practicum component consists of rotating through one of the large animal services

CVM 4134 Aquatic Animal Health Management: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.(Prerequisite: One course in microbiology and one course in physiology). Fundamentals concepts of preventing , diagnosing and treating economically important diseases in wild and cultured stocks and invertebrates through didactic and laboratory instruction

CVM 4180 Emergency Prep for Animal Health: 1-5 hours.

Introduction to emergency preparedness concerning health/well-being of animals. Incident Command System (ICS) leading to subjects pertinent to animal health during natural/man-made disasters

CVM 4193 Medical Pharmacology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites for undergraduates: BIO 3014 or BIO 4514 and BCH 4013 or 4603; Prerequisites for graduates: graduate standing and instructor’s consent). Three hours lecture. This course is an introduction to basic and clinical pharmacology with an emphasis on major drug groups, their mechanisms of action, and therapeutic use

CVM 4201 Clinical Experience Elective: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour practicum. This course allows senior students in an elected clinical experience, either within MSU-CVM or at an outside approved facility; animal clinic/hospital, laboratory, research

CVM 4206 Small Animal Clinical Experience: 6 hours.

(Prerequisites: admission to the junior year of the veterinary medical technology program). Six hour practicum. Students will rotate through 3 weeks in Community Veterinary Services, 1 week in laboratory animal, 1 week in shelter medicine, and 1week in radiology

CVM 4214 Small Animal Surgery & Anesthesia Clinical Experience: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Admission into the Senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Four hours practicum. Students will manage anesthetic cases at MSU-CVM. The practicum includes all technical aspects of patient care including but not limited to OR preparations, induction and monitoring anesthesia, pre/post-operative care

CVM 4223 Small Animal Clinical Elective: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program). Lecture/Practicum. Lecture component on an advanced small animal topic. Practicum component consists of rotating through one of the small animal services

CVM 4333 Emergency/ICU Clinical Experience: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:Admission to Senior year of Vet Med Tech Prog) Three hours practicum.Supervised rotation through the Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care Unit. Students participate in all technical aspects of the patient's care

CVM 4501 Diagnostic Laboratory Experience: 1 hour.

(Prerequisites: Admission to the senior year of the veterinary medical technology program). One hour practicum. Supervised rotation through the State Diagnostic Laboratory in Pearl, MS

CVM 4511 Biomedical Research Experience Elective: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One week rotation at the Laboratory Animal Facilities, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Principles of animal research and application animal welfare regulations

CVM 4513 Environmental Toxicology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: 8 hours biological sciences and 8 hours chemistry). Three hours lecture. The disposition and toxicological effects of environmentally-relevant toxicants (such as agrochemicals, petroleum and industrial pollutants) within organisms, and aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

CVM 4601 Animal Emergency & Referral Center Elective: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One week practicum. Supervised rotation through the Animal Emergency and referral Center in Flowood. Students participate in technical aspects of referral center and emergency and critical care nursing

CVM 4701 Application & Process for VTNE: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: admission to the senior year of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program).One hour lecture. VTNE application process and how to review for the national board examination

CVM 4903 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 3 hours.

This is a three weeks study abroad course in tropical veterinary medicine and One Health. The course meets face to face in Uganda and will cover a variety of topics and include lectures, laboratories, and hands on experiential learning in both indoor and outdoor field conditions

CVM 4905 Pre-Uganda Study Abroad: 5 hours.

Five hours lecture. This course addresses several topics over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for the CVM 5906 and CVM 4906/6906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health summer study abroad In Uganda course

CVM 4990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

CVM 4991 Preparations for Study Abroad in Uganda: 1 hour.

(One hour lecture). This course is designed to prepare students for CVM 4906/6906 – Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health study abroad in Uganda. It will cover a broad variety of topics to prepare students for international travel and experiences. to discuss the various course topics

CVM 5000 Directed Individual Study in CVM: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

CVM 5011 Professional Development I: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. This course will include a variety of topics currently relevant to the profession of veterinary medicine

CVM 5013 Veterinary Neuroscience: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Basic anatomic and physiologic concepts foundational to understanding animal behaviors and veterinary neurology

CVM 5021 Professional Development II: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. This course will include a variety of topics currently relevant to the veterinary profession

CVM 5022 Veterinary Epidemiology: 2 hours.

Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program. Two hours lecture. Presentation of basic concepts and principles of epidemiology and the relationship to animal and human health

CVM 5023 Infectious Agents I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Principles regarding the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control, diagnosis, and zoonotic potential of bacteria of importance in veterinary medicine

CVM 5032 Immunology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Presentation of the priniciples regarding immune responses in health and disease

CVM 5033 Immunology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Presentation of the principles regarding immune responses in health and disease . Introduction to Veterinary Immunology

CVM 5036 Veterinary Physiology: 6 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program).Six hours lecture. Presentation of fundamental concepts, principles, and issues in veterinary physiology specifically related to cellular physiology, muscle and nerve function,cardiovascular,respiratory , urinary,digestive, endocrine and reproductive physiology

CVM 5044 Veterinary Pathology: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Introduction to the host response to endogenous and exogenous injury. Emphasis will be on general and systematic anatomic patholog

CVM 5046 Veterinary Anatomy I: 6 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Eight hours lecture-lab combination. Study of gross anatomy through dissection with intergration of embryological and radiographic anatomy. Hindlimb/forelimb, vertebral column, head, and the neck. Canine and equine models primarily

CVM 5072 Veterinary Anatomy II: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: CVM 5046 and enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture and laboratory. Study of anatomy through dissection with integration of embryological/radiographic anatomy. Alimentary system/abdomen, urogential system, pelvic cavity, and mammary gland. Canine, equine, and bovine models primarily

CVM 5073 Veterinary Histology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Basic microscopic anatomy cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems

CVM 5106 First Year CVM Medicine: 6 hours.

Six hours non-gradable course. This course is used in summer terms (only) to establish First Year CVM students fall enrollment elgibility

CVM 5111 Professional Development III: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Application of evidence based medicine and quantitative skills in veterinary medicine

CVM 5121 Professional Development IV: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Application of evidence based medicine and quantitative skills in veterinary medicine

CVM 5123 Veterinary Clinical Pathology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. This course covers the basic concepts of hematology, clinical chemistry, and cytology. The interpretation of laboratory methods in evaluation will also be covered

CVM 5130 VNI Clinical Rotation: 2-6 hours.

(Prerequisite: enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Two to six (2-6) credit hours practicum. Clinical rotation at Veterinary Neurology & Imaging, where students participate in the care of patients referred to specialists in the field of veterinary neurology/neurosurgery

CVM 5131 Current Topics in Aquatic Animal Health: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the veterinary professional program). Seminar where students and faculty critically evaluate recent literature in aquatic animal health

CVM 5132 Anes & Pharm II: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Principles of anesthetic techniques in various species along with systems oriented anesthesia. Mechanisms of antimicrobial action with an emphasis on antimicrobial therapy

CVM 5133 Veterinary Preventive Medicine: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. Management and prevention of animal diseases that impact animal and human health

CVM 5143 Theriogenology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, pathology, medical and surgical treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the urogenital system of domestic species

CVM 5152 Toxicology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Diagnosis and management of animal intoxications

CVM 5153 Equine Medicine & Surgery I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture/lab. Clinical reasoning, principles of diagnosis and the medical and surgical management of multi-systemic disorders involving the equine cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune and urinary systems

CVM 5162 Diagnostic Imaging: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. This course introduces the fundamental principles of radiographic diagnosis of abnormal body systems. Included are the physics and principles of interpretation and visual perception

CVM 5163 Veterinary Parasitology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Present- ation of principles essential to understanding the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control and diagnosis of parasites of importance in veterinary medicine

CVM 5173 Equine Medicine & Surgery II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture/lab). The principles of diagnosis and management of disorders involving the cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, respiratory, nervous, immune and urinary systems

CVM 5175 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery: 5 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Disease and common surgical conditions of food animals including history, clinical signs, diagnostic methods, medical treatment, surgical correction, prognosis, and prevention

CVM 5182 Veterinary Disaster Management: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program. Not open to students who have completed CVM 4180/CVM 6180). Veterinary disaster management concerning animal health and well-being before, during, and after disasters. Includes general incident management training for local, state and federal levels

CVM 5183 Special Species: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in profesisonal veterinary degree program.) Three hours lecture. This course will cover applied anatomy, physiology, husbandry and common diseases in avian, aquatic, reptiles, amphibians, rodents and other minor species

CVM 5186 Small Anim Med & Surgery I: 6 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Five hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the urogenital, gastrointestinal, cardiorespiratory, hematologic, and nervous systems, plus emergency medicine

CVM 5193 Veterinary Agents of Infectious Disease II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: C or better in CVM 5023). Three hours lecture. A systematic presentation of viruses and fungi and their features of importance in veterinary medicine including disease synonyms morphology, classification, and character of the disease

CVM 5195 Small Anim Med & Surgery II: 5 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program.) Four hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the musculoskeletal, digestive, and endocrine systems

CVM 5196 Small Animal Medicine and Surgery II: 6 hours.

(prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Five hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course covers diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, and integumentary systems, plus selected topics in small animal oncology

CVM 5206 Second Year Vet. Medicine: 6 hours.

Six hours non-gradable course. This course is used in summer terms (only) to establish Second Year CVM students fall enrollment elgibility

CVM 5210 Advanced Clinical Rotation - Comparative Ophthalmology.: 2-6 hours.

Advanced clinical rotation in comparative ophthalmology. Veterinary students will actively participate in care and examination of referred ophthalmology patients

CVM 5213 Introduction to Veterinary Anesthesiology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. This course is an introduction to principles of anesthesia for the common veterinary species, and includes equipment, drugs, methods of administration, monitoring, and methods for specific disease states

CVM 5214 Laboratory Services: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation through the Diagnositc Laboratory of the Animal Health Center. Responsibilities include diagnostic techniques and data interpretation in clinical pathology, pathology, parasitology and bacteriology

CVM 5221 Elective Rotation in Shelter Medicine: 1 hour.

(One Week). One hour practicum. This elective rotation will serve as introduction to discipline of shelter medicine and to provide students with real world, hands on learning experiences including, but not limited to, the medical, behavioral, and surgical problems encountered in animals confined to shelters and rescue groups

CVM 5222 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Eligible to take 4th year electives.) Two hours lecture. Applied clinical nutrition focusing on the nutritional needs of the healthy and diseased small animal patient and utilization of current diets to impact patient health

CVM 5223 Veterinary Pharmacology I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Molecular basis for absorption, mechanism of action, metabolism, excretion and toxicity focusing on pharmaceuticals used to treat hemostatic, neoplasitc, parasitic, and inflammatory disorders

CVM 5224 Radiology: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation in Radiology. Areas of study include radiographic and ultrasound techniques and interpretation and radiotherapy

CVM 5234 Anesthesiology: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. Supervised rotation in Anesthesiology. Areas of study include preanesthetic patient evaluation, anesthetic induction, maintenance and monitoring and postanesthetic patient management

CVM 5242 Small Animal Dermatology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in Phase II of the DVM curriculum and have completed the Community Veterinary Services rotation in third year). Two hours lecture

CVM 5254 Large Animal Intensive Care Rotation: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a 4-week clinical rotation covering large animal (equine and food animal) emergency and intensive care. Students will participate in the daily maintenance and discussion of clinical cases that are presented to the College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health Center

CVM 5264 Equine Medicine & Surgery: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a four weeks third year clinical rotation that covers all aspects of equine internal medicine, surgery, and equine emergency medicine. Students will participate in the daily maintenance and discussion of clinical cases that are presented to the College of Veterinary Medicine

CVM 5274 Food Animal Practice: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a four weeks clinical rotation covering food animal medicine and surgery, and theriogenology for all species. Additionally, this rotation will introduce ambulatory medicine. Students participate in case management, emergency clinical care, and introduction to health maintenance programs

CVM 5282 Ambulatory/Large Animal Primary Care: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional veterinary degree program). Two hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation through the Ambulatory/Large Animal Primary Care service. Students participate in large animal medicine and surgery in a field setting

CVM 5292 Flowood/MVRDL Externship: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Two credit hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center, Flowood, MS where veterinary students will actively participate in all aspects of patient care. Additional clinical experiences will provided at the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory

CVM 5294 Enhanced Clinical Practicum: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Four credit hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation at approved practices throughout the US where veterinary students will participate in all aspects of veterinary practice to enhance their understanding of previously learned medical concepts and skills. (May be repeated)

CVM 5301 Clinicopathological Conference: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. One hour laboratory. Advanced communication skills. Professional writing and public speaking to the scientific audience

CVM 5304 Community Veterinary Services: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a clinical rotation for third year veterinary students in a teaching environment that closely simulates a high-quality small animal private practice. This service sees a variety of routine cases including basic wellness, routine medicine, elective and routine surgeries, dentistry, and dermatology

CVM 5310 Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: 4-6 hours.

Variable hours, four to six hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation in the small animal intensive care and emergency services. Emphasis on the evaluation and management of the critically ill or injured animal

CVM 5314 Small Animal Surgery: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a four weeks clinical rotation for third year veterinary students covering small animal surgery

CVM 5316 Specialty Medicine Rotation: 6 hours.

(Six hours practicum). This is a 6-week clinical rotation in which the student will spend time in Dermatology, Oncology and Ophthalmology sections

CVM 5332 Shelter Medicine Spay/Neuter Rotation: 2 hours.

(Two hours practicum). This is a two weeks clinical rotation providing in depth understanding and practical experience in dealing with issues surrounding pet over population, responsible pet ownership, shelter medicine and surgery

CVM 5364 Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery Rotation: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. This is a four weeks clinical rotation for fourth year veterinary students covering Medical & Surgical Neurology and Neurologic Rehabilitation

CVM 5382 Cytology Elective: 2 hours.

The students will learn how to systematically review different cytology samples and will be exposed to many examples of cases submitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine diagnostic laboratory

CVM 5392 Pharmacy: 2 hours.

Two hours practicum. Supervised clinical rotation in the pharmacy of the Animal Health Center. Students participate in all activities of these units

CVM 5414 Small Animal Internal Medicine: 4 hours.

(Four weeks). Four hours practicum. The Small Animal Internal Medicine rotation where students participate in the receiving, analysis, and management of patients referred for medical care

CVM 5420 Advanced Rotation in Radiology: 1-6 hours.

Two to four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5204). (May be repeated for credit). Areas of study include advanced radiographic and ultrasound techniques and interpretation and use of radioisotopes in therapy

CVM 5424 Foundations in Fish Medicine: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in or graduate of a professional veterinary degree program). Three hours lecture. Two hours lab. Fundamentals of fish medicine providing instruction on finfish anatomy, physiology, disease diagnosis, medical treatment, and associated regulations

CVM 5430 Advanced Rotation in Anesthesiology: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5414). (May be repeated for credit). Advanced rotation in Anesthesiology. Areas of study include pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, and advanced techniques in anesthetic induction, anesthetic maintenance, patient monitoring and post-anesthetic care

CVM 5452 Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours clinical instruction. Practical application of physical rehabilitation in the small animal patient

CVM 5454 Advanced Rotation in Small Animal Surgery: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility for the receiving, diagnosis, treatment and management of small animal surgery patients

CVM 5460 Advanced Rotation in Equine Medicine and Surgery: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite:CVM 5266). Variable hours 0-4. Practicum .Students assume primary responsibilty for the resloving, diangosis, treatment and management of equine patients. May be repeated for credit

CVM 5464 Adv Rot Eq Med & Surg: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5266). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility for the resolving, diagnosis, treatment and management of equine patients

CVM 5474 Advanced Rotation in Food Animal Practice: 4 hours.

Four hours practicum. (Prerequisite: CVM 5276). (May be repeated for credit). Students assume primary responsibility in problem analysis, case management and development of health maintenance programs for food animals

CVM 5510 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 1: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation

CVM 5520 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 2: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation

CVM 5530 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 3: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation

CVM 5540 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 4: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation

CVM 5550 Veterinary Medicine/Animal Industry Externship 5: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. Rotation through private industry dealing with one of the major animal commodities. Rotation may include poultry, catfish, swine, dairy, beef or other commercial animal operation

CVM 5552 Veterinary Cardiology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Senior year elective class focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases or conditions affecting the cardiovascular system of veterinary patients

CVM 5553 Pharmacology II: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. There is an emphasis on antimicrobial therapy. The course also addresses regulatory issues, vaccinology, and the management of disease syndromes

CVM 5560 Advanced Clinical Rotation 1: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for patient diagnosis and care

CVM 5570 Advanced Clinical Rotation 2: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for patient diagnosis and care

CVM 5580 Advanced Clinical Rotation 3: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Supervised rotation through one of the defined units of the Animal Health Center. Students assume primary responsibility for diagnosis and care

CVM 5602 Comparative Endocrinology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in Phase II of the professional veterinary degree program). Two week practicum. An in-depth analysis including the pathophysiology,diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease in veterinary species,with emphasis on small animal patients

CVM 5652 Equine Podiatry: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in CVM professional curriculum). One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Includes fundamental of horseshoeing, anatomy, diseases of the equine digit, and therapeutic techniques

CVM 5662 Clinical Neurology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizes basic procedures and concepts required to diagnose and manage neurologic diseases

CVM 5672 Veterinary Dentistry: 2 hours.

Two hours practicum. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Phase 2 elective emphasizing diagnostic and therapeutic approach to dentistry in small animals and equine species

CVM 5674 Population Medicine: 4 hours.

(Four hours practicum). The Population Medicine is a four-week rotation that provides hands-on experiences with assessing and improving health of populations of multiple species. Didactic lectures and labs will help students understand how animal population systems influence health and performance and strategies to prevent and control disease

CVM 5682 Veterinary Ophthalmology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizing the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases

CVM 5692 Veterinary Art and Business Management: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites:Consent of Instructor). Two hours lecture. Lecture, group discussion, and focused independent study of the art and business of veterinary medicine. This course will emphasize non-technical veterinary skills. ( Phase 2 elective )

CVM 5702 Clin Hematology & Immunology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite:Enrollment in Phase II of the professional veterinary degree program). Two week practicum. Assessment of clinical disease in small animal patients suffering from hematologic and immunologic disorders, with an emphasis on case management with interactive discussions

CVM 5722 Small Ruminant Production Medicine: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: CVM 5276). Two hours practicum. An elective focused on sheep and goat production. Experience in common surgery/treatment procedures provided. Small ruminant production medicine topics and current literature review discussed

CVM 5754 Advanced Small Animal Surgery: 4 hours.

One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Exercises to provide additional understanding and "hands-on" experience for students interested in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and other selected soft tissue procedures

CVM 5764 Advanced Equine Reproduction: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours lecture. Phase 2 elective emphasizing review of basic equine reproduction and exposure to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalites

CVM 5772 Canine Theriogenology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Two hour practicum. Advanced study of canine reproduction. Review of basic diagnostics and procedures followed by an introduction to assisted reproductive technology (ART)

CVM 5784 Clinical Behavioral Medicine: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours lecture and discussion. Case oriented study of normal and abnormal behaviors and underlying influences in domestic animals, with focus on dogs, cats, and horses

CVM 5802 Practical Small Animal Oncology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites:Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program ). Two week practicum.Practical clinical oncology at the general practice level to include an overview of individual disease behaviors and diagnostic techniques and an introduction to therapy modalities

CVM 5812 Behavior for the Companion Animal Veterinarian: 2 hours.

Introduction of learning theory, reducing stress in the veterinary hospital, normal and abnormal behavior, treatment and prevention of behavioral problems for the companion animal veterinarian

CVM 5814 The Feline Patient: 4 hours.

Four hours lecture. Lecture, group discussion, and focused independent study on a variety of feline-related topics, with emphasis on medical problems which are unique to the cat

CVM 5840 Veterinary Student Research Initiative: 2-6 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in DVM curriculum or consent of instructor). Two to six hours research instruction. Veterinary Student Research Initiative (VSRI) course allows veterinary students opportunity to earn credit for participation in research projects. (Repeatable for up to 6 total credits)

CVM 5842 Clinical Pharmacology: 2 hours.

Two hours lecture. Use of pharmacologic agents in the treatment of disease syndromes. Emphasis will be placed on therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of specific diseases or syndromes

CVM 5854 Aquarium Health Management: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Concepts and techniques for the maintenance of common aquarium species. this course will provide students opportunities to develop selected skills relating to aquarium medicine

CVM 5862 Equine Lameness: 2 hours.

Two hours practicum. Advanced study of equine lameness. Provides opportunities to develop and use problem-solving skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of lameness and related topics

CVM 5864 Bovine Production Medicine: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the CVM professional curriculum). Four hours lecture. Reproductive and nutritional management, record-keeping, data analysis, herd health programs, and other advanced bovine production topics will be covered, building on student’s core veterinary education

CVM 5874 Bovine Theriogenology: 4 hours.

(Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor). Four hours practicum. Advanced study of bovine theriogenology. Review of basic diagnostics, surgical procedures, and obstetrics followed by an introduction to assigned reproductive technology (ART)

CVM 5882 Small Animal Gastroenterology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in Phase II of the DVM curriculum or instructor consent). Two hours lecture. Through lectures and case-based discussions and assignments, this elective course will provide in-depth understanding of many gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders in small animal patients. (Same as CVM 6882)

CVM 5892 Marine Life Medicine: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and consent of instructor). Two hours lecture/lab. An introduction to health management of marine life species, with topics including anatomy/physiology, common diseases and treatments, stranding response, and rehabilitation medicine

CVM 5903 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 3 hours.

This is a three weeks study abroad course in tropical veterinary medicine and One Health. The course meets face to face and will cover a variety of topics and include lectures, laboratories, and hands on experiential learning in both indoor and outdoor field conditions

CVM 5990 Special Topics in CVM: 1-6 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Special topics in veterinary medicine offers the opportunity to explore selected veterinary topics in depth

CVM 5991 Preparations for Study Abroad: 1 hour.

This course addresses several topics including: personal security, documentation, health, financial support, communication, travel arrangements, history, cuisine, culture, and various attractions; over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for summer study abroad

CVM 6021 Essentials of Research Practice & Professions: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. An introduction to fundamental research methodologies, compliance, communication, and basic research ethics to prepare students for becoming a member of a research team

CVM 6023 Infectious Agents I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Principles regarding immune responses and classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control/diagnosis of viruses, bacteria, and fungi in veterinary medicine

CVM 6033 Immunology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Three hours lecture. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Presentation of the principles regarding Immune responses in health and medicine

CVM 6036 Veterinary Physiology: 6 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a PhD program). Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Six hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, principles, and details of veterinary physiology specifically related to cellular, membrane, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive systems

CVM 6134 Aquatic Animal Health Management: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.(Prerequisite: One course in microbiology and one course in physiology). Fundamentals concepts of preventing , diagnosing and treating economically important diseases in wild and cultured stocks and invertebrates through didactic and laboratory instruction

CVM 6163 Veterinary Parasitology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Presentation of principles essential to the classification, pathophysiological mechanisms, control/diagnosis of parasites of importance in veterinary medicine

CVM 6180 Emergency Prep for Animal Health: 1-5 hours.

Introduction to emergency preparedness concerning health/well-being of animals. Incident Command System (ICS) leading to subjects pertinent to animal health during natural/man-made disasters

CVM 6193 Medical Pharmacology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites for undergraduates: BIO 3014 or BIO 4514 and BCH 4013 or 4603; Prerequisites for graduates: graduate standing and instructor’s consent). Three hours lecture. This course is an introduction to basic and clinical pharmacology with an emphasis on major drug groups, their mechanisms of action, and therapeutic use

CVM 6223 Pharmacology I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Enrollment in the professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a Ph.D program). Three hours lecture. Completion of project assigned by course leader required. Molecular basis for absorption, mechanisms of action, metabolism, excretion and toxicity focusing on pharmaceuticals used to treat haemostatic, neoplastic, parasitic, and inflammatory disorders

CVM 6263 Wildlife Diseases: 3 hours.

Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory, alternate weeks. Effects and management of parasites and diseases in wild bird and mammal populations. (Same as WF 4263/6263)

CVM 6424 Foundations in Fish Medicine: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: 1) Dual enrollment in the DVM-PhD program or 2) graduate of a professional veterinary degree program and enrollment in a graduate degree program). Three hours lecture. Two hours lab. Fundamentals of fish medicine providing instruction on finfish anatomy, physiology, disease diagnosis, medical treatment, and associated regulations

CVM 6513 Environmental Toxicology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: 8 hours biological sciences and 8 hours chemistry). Three hours lecture. The disposition and toxicological effects of environmentally-relevant toxicants (such as agrochemicals, petroleum and industrial pollutants) within organisms, and aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

CVM 6602 Comparative Endocrinology II: 2 hours.

(Prerequisiste:Enrollment in a veterinary graduate degree program;instructor approval). Two week practicum. An in-depth analysis including the pathophysiology,diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease in veterinary species, with emphasis on small animal patients

CVM 6882 Small Animal Gastroenterology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in graduate program). Two hours lecture. Through lectures and case-based discussions and assignments, this elective course will provide in-depth understanding of many gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic disorders in small animal patients. Same as CVM 5882

CVM 6903 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health: 3 hours.

This is a three weeks study abroad course in tropical veterinary medicine and One Health. The course meets face to face in Uganda and will cover a variety of topics and include lectures, laboratories, and hands on experiential learning in both indoor and outdoor field conditions

CVM 6905 Pre-Uganda Study Abroad: 5 hours.

Five hours lecture. This course addresses several topics over the spring semester aimed at preparing students for the CVM 5906 and CVM 4906/6906 Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health summer study abroad In Uganda course

CVM 6990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

CVM 6991 Preparations for Study Abroad in Uganda: 1 hour.

(One hour lecture). This course is designed to prepare students for CVM 4906/6906 – Tropical Veterinary Medicine and One Health study abroad in Uganda. It will cover a broad variety of topics to prepare students for international travel and experiences. to discuss the various course topics

CVM 7000 Directed Individual Study in Veterinary Medicine: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

CVM 8011 Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. A seminar which provides the student with a forum for presentation of current topics in veterinary medical research

CVM 8013 Poultry Virology: 3 hours.

Description of the viruses of importance. Topics on individual agents: morphology, classification, character of disease, epizootiology, pathogenesis, immunity, cultivation, diagnosis, prevention, control, and zoonotic potential

CVM 8031 Current Topics in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease: 1 hour.

1.5 hours discussion. The molecular biology of pathogens, hosts and their interactions are covered by students presenting recently published papers. This course can be taken six times

CVM 8033 Poultry Histopathology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Microscopic Anatomy and diagnosis of major poultry diseases. Tissues histologic reactions to injury from physical-mechanical, genetic-base, metabolic, viral, bacterial, protozoan insults. Writing histopathology reports

CVM 8041 Advanced Clinical Radiology Seminar: 1 hour.

(May be repeated for credit). (Prerequisite:Course leader approval). A Bi-weekly seminar to present, discuss, and interpret radiographic, ultrasound, CT scan, and other advanced diagnostic imaging findings of current and archived clinical cases

CVM 8051 Advanced Clinical Pathology Seminar: 1 hour.

(May be repeated for credit).(Prerequisite:Course leader approval). Bi-weekly seminar to present, discuss, and interpret body fluid analysis,cytology, biopsy, toxicology, and /or necropsy findings and other findings of current and archived clinical cases

CVM 8061 Small Animal Surgery Literature Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour seminar. Weekly seminar focusing on current literature pertaining to small animal surgery

CVM 8071 Small Animal Internal Medicine: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Veterinary Medical Sciences.) One hour credit per semester. Repeatable course (students are able to repeat the course a total of 9 times). Graduate students and faculty in the Clinical Sciences Department will review and study physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments of commonly encountered small animal internal medicine diseases and medical conditions enhance the training of the graduate students

CVM 8081 Clinical Sciences Journal Review: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Veterinary Medical Sciences). One hour of credit per semester. Repeatable course (students are able to repeat the course a total of 9 times). Graduate students and faculty in the Clinical Sciences Department will review and study current and relevant peer-reviewed journal articles to enhance the learning and training of the graduate students

CVM 8091 Current Topics in Production Animal Medicine: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor). 1.5 hour discussion. A weekly seminar to address issues of current interest in production animal medicine (i.e., cattle, swine, poultry, aquaculture). May be repeated four times for credit

CVM 8101 Case Studies in Scientific Research Ethics: 1 hour.

One hour seminar. Practical application of research ethics using case scenarios to direct discussions on data ownership plagiarism, authorship, conflict of interest, and other regulatory compliance related issues. (Same as PHI 8101 )

CVM 8105 Avian Externship: 5 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Extensive field experience with poultry companies is provided. Breeder, pullet, layer, and broiler management, ration formulation, poultry inspection, and hatchery practices are emphasized

CVM 8113 Advanced Diseases of Poultry: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Advanced study of the major poultry diseases; the mechanisms of each disease, diagnosis, prevention and control

CVM 8131 Current Topics in Aquatic Animal Health: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Either dual enrollment in the DVM-PhD program or veterinary graduate program). Seminar where students and faculty critically evaluate recent literature in aquatic animal health

CVM 8134 Advanced Fish Diseases: 4 hours.

Prequisite: CVM 6134 or permission).Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Detailed investigations into the mechanisms involved in the development and management of infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish

CVM 8153 Histopathology of Fish Diseases: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:CVM 4134/6134 or equivalent). Three hours seminar. Study of the pathophysiology response of fish to a variety of environmental,infectious,parasitic, and neoplastic diseases based upon histologic interpretation of case materials

CVM 8190 Aquatic Diagnostic Investigation: 1-9 hours.

(Prerequisite: CVM 6134, equivalent, or consent of instructor). Variable hours prcticum. (May be repeated for credit). A practical exercise in diagnosis and therapeutic recommendation for health management and maintenance in aquatic animal medicine

CVM 8201 Medical Physics I: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: DVM or equivalent or instructor approval). One credit hour. Course will cover medical physics, including X-ray production, interaction with matter, grids and collimators, film systems, digital systems, and fluoroscopy. Classes will consist of lecture and discussion, with student participation expected

CVM 8211 Medical Physics II: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: CVM 8201 or instructor approval). One hour lecture. Course will cover medical physics, including MRI physics, image weighing, sequences, artifacts, and safety. Classes will consist of lecture and discussion, with in class participation expected

CVM 8301 Advanced Topics in Comparative Immunology: 1 hour.

1.5 hours discussion. Current controversies, discoveries, and experimental approaches in comparative immunology will be covered by students' presentations. This course can be taken 4 times for repeated credit

CVM 8303 Advanced Immunology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 6413 or equivalent or consent from the instructor). Three hours lecture. Advanced theory and concepts of immunology, structure and function of immune mechanisms are discussed in detail

CVM 8323 Zoonotic Disease in Public Health: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Major zoonotic diseases affecting humans,their role in bioterrorism and CDC category A and B disease are studied, with focus on epidemiology and prevention

CVM 8333 Food Safety and Security in Public Health: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: enrolled in graduate school,MPH program, or consent of instructor.)Three hours lecture. Epidemiology and risk factors of illness from microbial food contaminates. Pre and post-harvest interventions will be addressed. (Same as FNH 8333)

CVM 8343 Biosecurity in Environmental Health: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Enrolled in graduate school or permission of instructor).Three hour lecture.Application of biosecurity principles, focusing on food producing animals, especially relating to bioterrorism and foreign animal disease

CVM 8403 Principles of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. This course addresses basic principles of how the body reacts to the presence of a drug or toxin and the mathematical expression of drug residues

CVM 8503 Epidemiology/Biostatistics: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: ST 8114) Three hours lecture. Fundamental principles of descriptive and analytical epidemiology

CVM 8513 Applied Veterinary Epidemiology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Applications of qualitative veterinary epidemiology in animal and human health. Includes uses of epidemiologic methodology in field investigations and disease control programs

CVM 8523 Organ Systems Toxicology I: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. The course covers an in depth understanding of toxic responses of the liver, kidney,lung, cardiovascular, blood, and immune system

CVM 8533 Organ Systems Toxicology II: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. The course covers an in depth understanding of toxic responses of the nervous, reproductive, endocrine,eye and skin systems

CVM 8543 Mechanisms of Toxic Action: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. The course covers the basic mechanisms underlying the toxicity of chemicals in animals

CVM 8552 Foreign and Emerging Animal Diseases: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites: not open to students who have completed CVM 5133). Study of the recognition,treatment, and prevention of economically important animal diseases considered foreign to the US. Overview of factors affecting emerging animal diseases

CVM 8614 Helminthology: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. This course will cover current concepts in morphology and identification, life cycle, and host-parasite relationships of helminthic parasites

CVM 8624 Protozoology: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 1504 or equivalent). Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. This course will cover the morphology and identification, life cycles, epidemiology and control of protozoans in vertebrates

CVM 8701 Veterinary Histopathology Seminar: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: CVM 5044 or consent of instructor). (Course can be repeated for credit). One hour lecture. A weekly seminar to present and discuss current topics relevant to veterinary pathology and diagnostic medicine. Emphasis on the characterization of disease using histopathology

CVM 8721 Gross Veterinary Pathology Seminar: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:CVM 5044 or consent of instructor). One hour seminar. Weekly seminar on the gross pathologic lesions of diseases. Emphasis will be on classical diseases and gross changes encountered and brief discussion of pathogenesis and etiology. (May be repeated for credit)

CVM 8733 Pathological Basis of Disease: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:Acceptance to Dual Degree DVM/MS Program or Consent of instructor ). Three hour lecture. The course covers basic mechanisms of disease in mammals. Topics include cellular and organism response to inflammatory, hemodynamic,genetic, immunological, and neoplastic disorders

CVM 8743 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Acceptance to dual degree program or consent of instructor). Three hours seminar. An advanced discussion of emerging and currently relevant veterinary health issues with emphasis on zoonoses

CVM 8790 Laboratory Diagnostic Services: 1-9 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). Experimental training in laboratory investigation of animal health-related problems to include pathological, microbiological, parasitic, and toxicological problems

CVM 8801 Seminars in Veterinary Anesthesiology: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: DVM or equivalent degree, or permission from instructor). One hour seminar. Topics include physiology and pharmacology in veterinary anesthetic practice, anesthesia equipment, and anesthetic techniques. (May be repeated nine times)

CVM 8802 Canine Theriogenology: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Two hours practicum. Advanced study of canine reproduction. Review of basic diagnostics and procedures followed by an introduction to assisted reproductive technology (ART)

CVM 8805 Adv Sm Anim Clinic Neuro: 5 hours.

(Prerequisite: Must already have registerable veterinary degree and consent of instructor). Five hours practicum. Ad- vanced-level study of neurologic disease in small animals, with an emphasis on case management, oral and written presentation skills, and student teaching

CVM 8812 Equine Reproductive Ultrasound: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) One hour lecture. Two hours laboratory. Advanced study of ultrasound diagnostics of the equine urogenital systems in the male and female

CVM 8822 Advanced Surgical Techniques: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Four hours laboratory. Study of advanced principles and surgical skills in the management of clinical patients and the application of advanced surgical skills in veterinary medicine

CVM 8824 Advanced Veterinary Anatomy I: 4 hours.

(Prerequisites: DVM degree and appointment as Resident in the CVM.) Two hours lecture/four hours lab. First of a 2 semester course covering advanced surgical and radiographic anatomy of the forelimb, axial skeleton, thorax, abdomen, head, and neck of domestic animals as applicable to specialty surgical or radiology practice

CVM 8825 Large Animal Urogenital Surgery: 5 hours.

(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) Three hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Urogenital surgery of the male and female in the equine and bovine species

CVM 8832 Advanced Veterinary Anatomy II: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites: CVM 8824, DVM degree and current appointment as Resident in the CVM). One hour lecture. One hour lab. Second of a 2 semester course covering the surgical and radiographic anatomy of the hindlimb, pelvic cavity, and reproductive system of domestic animals, applicable to specialty surgical/radiology practice

CVM 8890 Economic and Performance Medicine: 1-9 hours.

Variable hours practicum. (May be repeated for credit). (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Advanced training in the identification and management of health realted problems in commerical food animal production units

CVM 8961 Nobel Topics in Physiology/Medicine and Chemistry: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite:Graduate standing or consent of instructor). One hour seminar. The course will provide historic and current understanding of topics awarded with a Nobel Prize.(Same as GNS 8961 and FO 8961). May be repeated three times for credit)

CVM 8971 Current Topics in Vector Borne and Tropical Diseases: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor). One-hour lecture with discussion. Students will critically analyze peer-reviewed publications on current research in vector-borne and tropical diseases caused by agents including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and helminths. This course can be repeated for credit up to four times

CVM 8973 Scientific Writing: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor) Three hours lecture. The course provides advanced training in research proposal, grant proposal,and manuscript writing. (Same as ADS 8973 and FO 8973)

CVM 8983 Advanced Biotechnology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:BCH 6603,BCH 6613,BCH 6713 or consent of instructor).Three house lecture. Advanced biotechnology course with an emphasis on environmental,biopharmaceutical,industrial, and medical technologies.(Same as FO 8983)

CVM 8990 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

CVM 8991 Principles of Polychromatic Flow Cytometry: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: BIO 4413/6413 Immunology, CVM 5033 Immunology, or CVM 8303 Advanced Immunology, or by permission of instructor). One hour lecture. An introduction to the basic theory and skills necessary to successfully design, conduct, and analyze a typical polychromatic flow cytometry experiment

CVM 8992 Principles of Polychromatic Flow Cytometry: 2 hours.

(Prerequisite: BIO 4413/6413 Immunology, CVM 5033 Immunology, or CVM 8303 Advanced Immunology, or by permission of instructor). Two hours lecture. An introduction to the basic theory and skills necessary to successfully design, conduct, and analyze a typical polychromatic flow cytometry experiment

CVM 8993 Functional Genomics: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: BCH 6713 Molecular Biology and ST 6243 Data analysis or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, technology, and applications of functional genomics, such as microarray, yeast hybrid systems, and RNA inference, emphasizing experimental design, analysis, and applications in biomedical research

CVM 9000 Research in Veterinary Medicine: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

VS 1012 Introduction to Veterinary Medicine Careers: 2 hours.

Two hour online course covering the history and importance of the veterinary profession. Various careers in the profession with primary focus on veterinarians and technicians as well as the concept of veterinary health care teams

VS 2990 Special Topics in Animal Health Sciences: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

VS 3014 Anatomy and Physiology: 4 hours.

Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A survey of structure and function of animal body systems and a study of their relationships. (Same as ADS 3014)