Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (PVS) 

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

113. Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology

(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.

195. Special Topics Lecture

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. 

200. Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

(Formerly offered as PATH 200.) First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or equivalent. Three class periods and one 2-hour discussion/laboratory period. Open to sophomores or higher. Bushmich

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

202. Health and Disease Management of Animals

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

235. Clinical Chemistry

(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.

248. Principles of Animal Virology

(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.

248W. Principles of Animal Virology

(Formerly offered as PATH 248W.) Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250.

252. Pathobiology of the Avian Species

(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.

256. Diseases of Finfish and Shellfish

(Formerly offered as PATH 256.) Second semester. Three credits. Offered in even-numbered years. Fieldtrips are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 107 or equivalent, PNB 250 or PVS 200 or equivalent. Recommended preparation: MCB 229, EEB 200, NRME 208, PNB 235 and PVS 296. Frasca, French

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

295W. Seminar

Either or both semesters. Two credits. One class period. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. Open only with consent of instructor. Majors may take this course in each semester of the senior year. May be repeated for credit. French

296. Histologic Structure and Function

(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.

297. Principles of Pathobiology

(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.

298. Special Topics

(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.

299. Independent Study

(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.