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1000. Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 1000.
View Classes »1100E. One Health: People, Animals, Plants, and the Environment
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of health concepts and ecosystems where people, animals, plants, and the environment interconnect and impact each other. CA 3
View Classes »1201. Exploring Careers in Pathobiology
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Exposure to the Pathobiology major and careers in Pathobiology through interactions with professionals in relevant careers, training in basic laboratory safety and research compliance, and development of a personalized career journal.
View Classes »1202. Fundamental Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Hands-on, basic biomedical research laboratory techniques with an emphasis on chemical and biological safety, as well as laboratory proficiency.
View Classes »2095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.
Grading Basis: Graded
Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Course Committee. Formerly offered as PVS 2095.
View Classes »2100. Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
A study of the anatomy and physiology of animals with reference to pathological changes of the component parts of the body. Formerly offered as PVS 2100.
View Classes »2200. Modern Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent. Recommended preparation: PATH 1202.
Grading Basis: Graded
Comprehensive project-based laboratory course utilizing a variety of modern biomedical techniques to identify an unknown pathogen and express antigens for vaccine and diagnostic assay development. Topics covered include next-generation sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, mRNA technology, gene cloning and expression, protein purification and analysis, immunoassay, and reverse transcription quantitative PCR development.
View Classes »2301. Health and Disease Management of Animals
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: PATH 2100.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 2301.
View Classes »2710. Medical Microbiology: Bacteria and Fungi
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamental biology of pathogenic bacteria and fungi including host-pathogen interactions and microbiological laboratory techniques.
View Classes »2720. Medical Microbiology: Viruses and Parasites
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Fundamental biology of medically relevant viruses and parasites including host-pathogen interactions and microbiological laboratory techniques.
View Classes »2800. Medical Cell Biology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Foundations of cellular structures and molecular basis of disease, from essential components of eukaryotic cells to cellular responses to injury and disease.
View Classes »3093. Foreign Studies in Pathobiology
1.00 - 15.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics taken in a foreign study program. Formerly offered as PVS 3093.
View Classes »3094W. Seminar
2.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011 or 2011.
Grading Basis: Graded
Majors may take this course in each semester of the senior year. Formerly offered as PVS 3094W.
View Classes »3095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Topics and credits to be published prior to the registration period preceding the semester offerings. Formerly offered as PVS 3095.
View Classes »3099. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 3099.
View Classes »3100. Histologic Structure and Function
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher; open only with consent of instructor. Recommended preparation: PATH 2100 or PNB 2264-2265 or PNB 2274-2275 or an equivalent course in vertebrate anatomy and physiology.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed for students in biologic, paramedical and animal sciences; its purpose is to integrate histologic and cellular structure with function, utilizing human tissues and those from other vertebrates. Formerly offered as PVS 3100.
View Classes »3201. Principles of Animal Virology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 3201.
View Classes »3201W. Principles of Animal Virology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011 or 2011; open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 3201W.
View Classes »3341. Pathobiology of the Avian Species
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
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. Formerly offered as PVS 3341.
View Classes »3401. Immunobiology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107. Recommended preparation: Previous coursework in Cell Biology.
Grading Basis: Graded
Principles of basic and clinical immunobiology; phylogeny and ontogeny of the immune response, characteristics of the immune response, cellular and humoral immunity; central and peripheral lymphoid tissues; mechanisms of immunologic injury and immunologic diseases; comparative and veterinary immunology; transplantation and tumor immunology.
View Classes »3501. Diagnostic Techniques for the Biomedical Sciences
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: MCB 3414; open to juniors or higher; open to Agricultural Biotechnology minors. Recommended preparation: MCB 2000.
Grading Basis: Graded
Theoretical basis and practical exposure to modern laboratory methods used in the biomedical sciences for disease diagnosis. Formerly offered as PVS 3501.
View Classes »3700. Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Mechanisms of emergence that different pathogens have used to cause disease in new hosts. Formerly offered as PVS 3700.
View Classes »3810. Systems Pathophysiology I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: PATH 2800 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Organ-based study of human and animal diseases. Use of gross, microscopic, and physiologic evidence to diagnose disease. Topics covered include respiratory, cardiovascular, hematopoietic, lymphoid, musculoskeletal, and urinary systems.
View Classes »3820. Systems Pathophysiology II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: PATH 2800 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Organ-based study of human and animal diseases. Use of gross, microscopic, and physiologic evidence to diagnose disease. Topics covered include central nervous, skin, hepatobiliary, endocrine, and digestive systems.
View Classes »4000. Bioinformatics in Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ANSC 3121, MCB 2400, or MCB 2410.
Grading Basis: Graded
Basic concepts and terminologies in bioinformatics and infectious disease epidemiology. Hands-on, practical experiences in sequence analysis: database, alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and visualization of data. Formerly offered as PVS 4000.
View Classes »4197W. Pathobiology Honors Thesis
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011; open only to Honors students; instructor consent required.
Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Writing of Honors thesis based on an independent research project in Pathobiology.
View Classes »4203. Principles of Antibacterial Development
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: MCB 2610, or an equivalent course in general microbiology or bacteriology with consent of the instructor. Open to juniors or higher.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to cover important concepts and pioneering strategies currently being used to develop novel antibacterials. Formerly offered as PVS 4203.
View Classes »4230. Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: PATH 3401 or an equivalent course in immunology.
Grading Basis: Graded
Students develop an understanding of approaches for scientists and engineers to use the immune system to combat infectious and chronic diseases. Both traditional and modern molecular approaches to vaccine and immunotherapy design will be discussed. Students will gain an appreciation for the transition from basic research to practical applications.
View Classes »4300. Principles of Pathobiology
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: PATH 2100 or PNB 2264-2265 or PNB 2274-2275 or an equivalent course in vertebrate anatomy and physiology; open to juniors or higher. Recommended preparation: PATH 3100 or equivalent course in histology or cell biology.
Grading Basis: Graded
The body's response to chemical, physical, and microbial injuries including the functional and morphologic alterations in disease of the major organ systems. Formerly offered as PVS 4300.
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