(Also offered as BIOL 103.) (Formerly offered as PATH 103.) First semester. Four credits. Three lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory. This course may not be combined with BIOL 102 to satisfy the General Education Group VIII Requirement. Smolin, Terry, Van Kruiningen. 

A laboratory course which introduces the concepts of biology and their application to the individual, society and humankind by focusing on health and disease issues.

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

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 PATH 200.) First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour discussion/laboratory period. Open to sophomores. Bushmich

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

(Formerly offered as PATH 202.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PVS 200 or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores. Bushmich

This course is 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 PATH 235.) Second semester, alternate years (odd). Four credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 141. Recommended preparation: Biochemistry course. D. Hill

Deviations in normal concentrations of endogenous chemicals in biological fluids and tissues and use in the diagnosis of disease. Analysis and relationship of these chemicals to diagnostic interpretations

(Formerly offered as PATH 248.) First semester. Three credits. 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.

(Formerly offered as PATH 248W.)

(Formerly offered as PATH 252.) First semester. Three credits. 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.

(Formerly offered as PATH 256.) Second semester. Three credits. Offered in even-numbered years. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: required BIOL 107/108, PNB 250 or PVS 200/PVS 202; recommended MCB 203/204, MCB 229, EEB 200, NRME 298; or consent of instructor. French/Frasca

A systematic study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of commercial finfish and shellfish. Emphasis is placed upon the pathology, diagnoses and preventive measures. For each system of the body, pertinent anatomy, physiology, histology, and gross and microscopic pathology will be discussed.

Either or both semesters. Two credits. One class period. Open only with consent of instructor. Majors may take this course in each semester of the senior year. May be repeated for credit. Whiteley

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

The course is 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.

(Formerly offered as PATH 297.) Second semester. Three credits. 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.

(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.

(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.