Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (PVS) 

For major requirements, see the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources section of this Catalog.

1000. Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology

(113) (Formerly offered as PATH 113.) Second semester, alternate years (odd). Two credits. Bushmich

This introductory course focuses on current global issues of health and disease to describe fundamental topics in pathobiology. Global biomedical concerns regarding infectious diseases, population, cancer, biotechnology and environmental health will be addressed. Course content will provide examples of the impact of veterinary and human pathology on world health issues.

2095. Special Topics Lecture

(195) Either semester. Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Comittee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. 

2100. Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

(200) (Formerly offered as PATH 200.) First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 or equivalent. Three class periods and one 2-hour discussion/laboratory period. Smyth

A study of the anatomy and physiology of animals with reference to pathological changes of the component parts of the body.

2301. Health and Disease Management of Animals

(202) (Formerly offered as PATH 202.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PVS 2100. Bushmich

Designed for students who plan to own and work with domestic animals. Its purpose is to develop student competence in disease management and to foster an intelligent working relationship with their veterinarian. The course will cover a systematic study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of domestic animals from the standpoint of economy and public health.

3094W. Seminar

(295W) Either or both semesters. Two credits. One class period. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. Open only with consent of instructor. Majors may take this course in each semester of the senior year. May be repeated for credit. Khan

3095. Special Topics

(298) (Formerly offered as PATH 298.) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Open only with consent of instructor. 

Topics and credits to be published prior to the registration period preceding the semester offerings.

3099. Independent Study

(299) (Formerly offered as PATH 299.) Either or both semesters. Credits and laboratory periods by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. 

Special problems in connection with departmental research programs and diagnostic procedures for diseases of animals. Some suggested topics are histopathologic laboratory procedures, clinical hematology, diagnostic bacteriology, diagnostic parasitology.

3100. Histologic Structure and Function

(296) (Formerly offered as PATH 296.) First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequiste: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with consent of instructor. French

Designed for students in biologic, paramedical and animal sciences, and its purpose is to integrate histologic and cellular structure with function, utilizing tissues from man and other vertebrates.

3201. Principles of Animal Virology

(248) (Formerly offered as PATH 248.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Garmendia

Structure and classification of viruses, cultivation and multiplication, pathogenesis and epidemiology of viral infections, host response, oncogenic viruses, immunization against, and laboratory diagnosis of viral diseases.

3201W. Principles of Animal Virology

(248W) (Formerly offered as PATH 248W.) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher.

3341. Pathobiology of the Avian Species

(252) (Formerly offered as PATH 252.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Offered in odd-numbered years. Khan

A systematic study of metabolic, nutritional, genetic, and infectious diseases of commercial poultry, avian wildlife, and caged pet birds. Emphasis is placed upon diagnosis and disease prevention. For each system of the body, pertinent anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology, and histopathology will be discussed.

3501. Diagnostic Techniques for the Biomedical Sciences

(260) (Also offered as AH 3501.) Second semester. Two credits. One 1-hour lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Instructor consent required. Open only to students who have declared the Agricultural Biotechnology minor and passed MCB 3414. Recommended preparation: MCB 2000. Anamani, Frasca, Lipcius, Risatti

Theoretical basis and practical exposure to modern laboratory methods used in the biomedical sciences for disease diagnosis.

4300. Principles of Pathobiology

(297) (Formerly offered as PATH 297.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Van Kruiningen

The body's response to chemical, physical, and microbial injuries including the functional and morphologic alterations in disease of the major organ systems are discussed. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is recommended.

4351. Diseases of Finfish and Shellfish

(256) (Formerly offered as PATH 256.) Second semester. Three credits. Offered in even-numbered years. Fieldtrips are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent, PNB 2250 or PVS 2100 or equivalent; open to juniors or higher. Recommended preparation: MCB 2610, EEB 4200, NRE 3315, PNB 3235 and PVS 3100. Frasca, French

A systematic study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of commercial finfish and shellfish emphasizing pathology, microbiology, diagnosis and prevention.